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Milk-based dessert with kadayif strands
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Milk dessert with kadayif (150 g) has 342 calories. That works out to 228 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.3 g of carbs, 7.2 g of protein, 15.6 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 153 mg of Phosphorus covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
342
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
43.3g
· 16% DV
Protein
7.2g
· 14% DV
Fat
15.6g
· 20% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 51% · Protein 8% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 342 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.6 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 8.85 g | 44% |
| Trans fat | 0.27 g | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.3 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% |
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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 20 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 137 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 205 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 90 g | 205 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 228 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 319 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 502 kcal |
Calculated from 228 calories per 100 g.
Milk dessert with kadayif is a layered Turkish-style dessert combining soft milk pudding with strands of kadayif, a shredded pastry. The strands are usually toasted first, adding a contrasting texture to the creamy pudding.
Milk dessert with kadayif is made by layering toasted kadayif with cooked milk pudding. Toast the pastry strands until golden, let them cool, then layer them with the pudding and chill the dessert before serving.
Yes, you can make milk dessert with kadayif ahead, but keep the toasted kadayif separate if you want it crisp. Prepare and chill the pudding in advance, then assemble the layers shortly before serving.
Keep the kadayif crisp in milk dessert with kadayif by adding it just before serving. Moisture from the pudding softens the strands over time, so store the toasted kadayif separately and sprinkle it on at the last moment.
Milk dessert with kadayif uses toasted shredded pastry layered with milk pudding, while rice pudding is made with rice cooked in milk. The kadayif dessert has pastry strands and a layered texture rather than the soft, cohesive texture of rice pudding.
Milk dessert with kadayif pairs well with unsweetened tea or coffee. Fresh fruit is another good option, while serving it alongside another rich dessert can make the meal feel overly sweet and heavy.
Freezing milk dessert with kadayif is not recommended. The pudding can become watery or grainy as it thaws, and the kadayif tends to lose its texture; refrigerate it instead and eat it soon after making.
Fine shredded kadayif is the usual choice for milk dessert with kadayif. Its thin strands toast evenly and are easy to spread between layers; break up any long clumps before cooking for a more even result.
Milk dessert with kadayif is associated with Turkish home cooking and combines milk pudding with kadayif, a pastry used in many Turkish sweets. Recipes vary by household, especially in how the pastry is toasted and how the dessert is layered.
Milk dessert with kadayif keeps for about two days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Its toasted strands soften as they absorb moisture from the pudding, so for the best texture store the two parts separately and assemble them shortly before serving.
Vitamins
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
Vitamin A
117µg · 13% DV
B5
0.51mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
153mg · 22% DV
Calcium
177mg · 18% DV
Iodine
17µg · 11% DV
Selenium
4.65µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
234mg · 7% DV
Sodium
108mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Milk dessert with kadayif brings together fine strands of kadayif and a creamy milk pudding. It is a familiar Turkish-style sweet, made at home and sold in pastry shops; the strands may be toasted and layered with the pudding or scattered over the top.
The contrast is part of its appeal: cool, smooth pudding against lightly crisp, buttery strands. It is usually served chilled after a meal, often with tea or coffee. Its energy mainly comes from carbohydrates and fat, while the milk provides some protein. For a lighter finish, choose a modest portion and go easy on any extra syrup or toppings.
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
8.85g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.