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Milk-based dessert topped or layered with roasted kadayif
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Milk pudding with roasted kadayif (150 g) has 279 calories. That works out to 186 calories per 100 g. It contains 37.2 g of carbs, 6.1 g of protein, 12.1 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 20% 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
279
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
37.2g
· 14% DV
Protein
6.1g
· 12% DV
Fat
12.1g
· 16% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 9% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 279 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.1 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 7.05 g | 35% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 93 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% |
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 | 279 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 20 g | 37 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 167 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 186 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 130 g | 242 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 335 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 409 kcal |
Calculated from 186 calories per 100 g.
Milk pudding with roasted kadayif is a layered or topped Turkish dessert combining smooth milk pudding with toasted strands of kadayif pastry. The pastry adds a crisp, buttery contrast to the soft pudding, and recipes may include nuts.
To make milk pudding with roasted kadayif, cook a milk, sugar and starch-based pudding, then toast shredded kadayif in butter until golden. Layer the cooled pudding with the kadayif or sprinkle it on top just before serving.
Usually, milk pudding with roasted kadayif is not soaked in syrup. Its sweetness comes from the pudding, and some recipes add sugar while toasting the kadayif. That keeps it distinct from syrup-soaked kadayif pastries.
Add the roasted kadayif shortly before serving to keep it crunchy in milk pudding with roasted kadayif. If it sits against the pudding for hours, it absorbs moisture and softens; storing the components separately helps when preparing ahead.
Yes, you can make milk pudding with roasted kadayif ahead by chilling the pudding and storing the toasted kadayif separately. Assemble shortly before serving so the pastry stays crisp rather than turning soft in the refrigerator.
Milk pudding with roasted kadayif is a chilled spoon dessert with a soft pudding base and toasted pastry, while kunafa is usually baked with kadayif and cheese or cream, then often soaked in syrup. Their textures and preparation are different.
Milk pudding with roasted kadayif can turn watery if the pudding is undercooked, the starch is not fully activated, or condensation drips from a lid onto the surface. Cook until thickened, cool it, then cover and refrigerate.
Milk pudding with roasted kadayif is commonly served chilled on its own, with a little extra toasted pastry or chopped pistachio on top. Turkish coffee or unsweetened tea makes a good contrast to the dessert’s sweetness.
Freezing milk pudding with roasted kadayif is possible, but thawing can make the pudding grainy or watery and the pastry soggy. For the best texture, refrigerate the pudding and keep the roasted kadayif separate until serving.
Yes, you can toast the kadayif for milk pudding with roasted kadayif in a nonstick pan without butter, though it may be less rich and golden. Stir often over moderate heat so the thin strands brown evenly without burning.
Vitamins
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
B5
0.5mg · 10% DV
Vitamin A
87µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
138mg · 20% DV
Calcium
177mg · 18% DV
Iodine
12µg · 8% DV
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
219mg · 6% DV
Sodium
93mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 279 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Milk pudding with roasted kadayif layers smooth, milk-based muhallebi with strands of kadayif toasted until golden, often with butter. It is a Turkish-style dessert: the pudding may sit beneath the pastry or alternate with it in a glass or dish, depending on the cook. Chilling lets the pudding set while keeping the toasted topping distinct.
The contrast is the appeal: cool, creamy pudding against crisp, lightly browned strands. In Turkey it is served after a meal or alongside tea or Turkish coffee; elsewhere, it works well as a make-ahead dessert for sharing. Milk contributes some protein, but the sweet pudding and pastry make this more of a treat than an everyday snack. For a lighter serving, use a modest layer of kadayif and serve a smaller portion.
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
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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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.