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Traditional syrup-soaked pastry dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Medina dessert (80 g) has 308 calories. That works out to 385 calories per 100 g. It contains 47 g of carbs, 4.3 g of protein, 11.8 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 7.8 µg of Selenium covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
308
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
47g
· 17% DV
Protein
4.3g
· 9% DV
Fat
11.8g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 6% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 308 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.8 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.08 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 47 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 308 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 40 g | 154 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 173 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 385 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 462 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 140 g | 539 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 160 g | 616 kcal |
| 1 serving (triple) | 240 g | 924 kcal |
Calculated from 385 calories per 100 g.
Medina dessert is a traditional syrup-soaked pastry dessert. Recipes can differ in the pastry, shape, and additions, so the name does not point to one universally fixed version.
To make Medina dessert, prepare and bake the pastry, then add syrup according to the chosen recipe. The dough and method vary, so follow a recipe that gives clear instructions for shaping, baking, and soaking.
Not necessarily. The name Medina dessert does not guarantee that dates are an ingredient; its defining feature is syrup-soaked pastry, and added ingredients can vary from one recipe to another.
No, Medina dessert is not simply another name for baklava. Both may be syrup-soaked pastries, but their dough, shape, and fillings do not have to be the same.
The name alone does not establish that Medina dessert originated in Medina. A recipe may be known by this name without a well-documented origin, so it is best not to treat the name as proof of provenance.
Medina dessert can lose its crispness if it absorbs a lot of syrup or sits covered while still warm. Follow the recipe’s syrup instructions and let the pastry cool or rest as directed before storing it.
Use the syrup temperature specified in your Medina dessert recipe. Pastry and syrup temperatures are paired differently across recipes, so there is no reliable single rule that applies to every version.
Serve Medina dessert after it has had time to absorb the syrup and settle. A small portion with unsweetened tea or coffee balances its sweetness without adding another sugary accompaniment.
Store Medina dessert in a covered container in a cool, dry place, away from heat. Its texture changes as the pastry absorbs syrup, so it is best enjoyed soon rather than kept for an extended period.
People with diabetes may need to limit Medina dessert because its syrup can raise blood glucose. The suitable portion depends on individual glucose targets and treatment, so discuss it with a doctor or dietitian if needed.
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.68µg · 6% DV
Vitamin E
0.72mg · 5% DV
B2
0.06mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7.84µg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
59mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Sodium
132mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
70mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Medina dessert is a traditional pastry sweet soaked in syrup. Its name points to Medina, and recipes may vary in how the pastry is prepared; the defining feature is the syrup absorbed into the baked or cooked dough.
The pastry is sweet and tender where it has soaked up the syrup, with a firmer or lightly crisp texture depending on the recipe. It is usually served as a dessert or shared with tea, rather than treated as an everyday snack. Syrup and pastry make it carbohydrate-rich, while it offers relatively little fibre and protein. For a lighter serving, cut a smaller piece and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
4g
POLYUNSATURATED
2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 96:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (96:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.