Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Milk walnut kadayif Calories
Traditional Turkish dessert with kadayif pastry, milk, walnuts, and syrup
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Milk walnut kadayif (90 g) has 243 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.2 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 9.9 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Milk walnut kadayif Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
243
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
34.2g
· 12% DV
Protein
4.7g
· 9% DV
Fat
9.9g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 8% · Fat 36%
Milk walnut kadayif nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (90 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 243 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.9 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 99 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.2 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.7 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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
- Get your daily calorie target
- Snap your meal, log it in seconds
- See every vitamin and mineral
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.
How Many Calories in 1 Medium Milk walnut kadayif?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 243 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 45 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 70 g | 189 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 120 g | 324 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 351 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 486 kcal |
Calculated from 270 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Milk walnut kadayif
What is milk walnut kadayif?
Milk walnut kadayif is a Turkish dessert made with shredded kadayif pastry, walnuts and a sweet milk-based syrup. Recipes vary, but the pastry is commonly baked before the syrup is added.
How is milk walnut kadayif made?
Milk walnut kadayif is usually made by layering shredded pastry with butter and walnuts, baking it until golden, then pouring milk syrup over it. It is left to rest so the pastry absorbs the syrup.
What is the difference between milk walnut kadayif and kunafa?
Milk walnut kadayif is typically filled with walnuts and soaked in milk syrup. Kunafa is commonly made with a layer of stretchy cheese between pastry strands and is often served warm.
Should milk walnut kadayif be served hot or cold?
Milk walnut kadayif is usually served chilled or at room temperature after it has rested. Cooling lets the milk syrup soak into the pastry; chopped walnuts or pistachios make a common topping.
How do you keep milk walnut kadayif from getting soggy?
To keep milk walnut kadayif from turning soggy, bake the pastry until golden before adding the syrup, and use the amount specified in the recipe. Let it absorb the syrup without adding extra liquid.
Can milk walnut kadayif be made ahead?
Yes, milk walnut kadayif can be made ahead and chilled after the syrup has soaked in. Add any crunchy nut garnish shortly before serving, since it can soften while sitting on the dessert.
How should leftover milk walnut kadayif be stored?
Store leftover milk walnut kadayif covered in the refrigerator because its syrup contains milk. Avoid leaving it out for an extended time, and take out only the portion you plan to serve.
Can you freeze milk walnut kadayif?
Yes, milk walnut kadayif can be frozen in an airtight container, though thawing may soften the pastry and change its texture. Thaw it in the refrigerator rather than leaving it at room temperature.
Can you use a different nut in milk walnut kadayif?
Yes, hazelnuts or pistachios can replace the walnuts in milk walnut kadayif. They change the flavor and crunch, but work as a filling or as a topping added just before serving.
Is milk walnut kadayif traditionally served with anything?
Milk walnut kadayif is usually served on its own, often with extra chopped nuts on top. Unsweetened Turkish tea or coffee can balance its sweet, milky flavor without adding another dessert.
Milk walnut kadayif Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.23µg · 10% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
1.98µg · 7% DV
B5
0.31mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
68mg · 10% DV
Selenium
4.5µg · 8% DV
Sodium
99mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
126mg · 4% DV
Milk walnut kadayif Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Milk walnut kadayif
To burn the 243 calories in 1 piece (medium) (90 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Milk walnut kadayif?
Milk walnut kadayif is a Turkish dessert made with fine strands of kadayif pastry, milk, walnuts and syrup. Its appeal is in the contrast: soft, milky pastry against the walnuts’ crunch, with syrup lending a pronounced sweetness. Recipes and textures vary from kitchen to kitchen.
In Turkey, it is commonly served after a meal or brought out for guests, often with tea or coffee. Turkish communities abroad enjoy it in much the same way, while it can also be a rich finish to a shared meal. The pastry and syrup make it energy-dense, while the walnuts contribute much of its fat. Serve a modest piece with unsweetened tea or coffee if you want to balance the sweetness.
How Nutritious Is Milk walnut kadayif?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Milk walnut kadayif Processed?
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.
Does Milk walnut kadayif Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Milk walnut kadayif Good For?
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
Milk walnut kadayif Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.33g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.33g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.5:1).
Compare Milk walnut kadayif
Foods Similar to Milk walnut kadayif
Have another question about Milk walnut kadayif?
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Scan calories with your camera
Instant AI nutrition analysis
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.