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Traditional Turkish dessert made with shredded kadayif and milk, lighter than syrupy kadayif.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Milky tel kadayif (80 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.6 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 5.7 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
168
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
25.6g
· 9% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
5.7g
· 7% 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 60% · Protein 10% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.7 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.36 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 52 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.6 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% |
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 | 168 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 40 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 70 g | 147 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 110 g | 231 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 160 g | 336 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Milky tel kadayif is made by toasting shredded kadayif with butter, arranging it in a dish, and adding a sweetened milk mixture. Recipes vary, but chilling it after the milk has soaked in helps the dessert set for serving.
Milky tel kadayif is made mainly with shredded kadayif, milk, sugar, and butter. Some versions include cream or vanilla, and chopped pistachios or walnuts are common toppings.
No, milky tel kadayif is not the same as kunafa. Kunafa is commonly baked with a cheese filling and served hot, while milky tel kadayif is moistened with a milk mixture and is usually served chilled.
Milky tel kadayif is usually soaked with sweetened milk rather than the sugar-and-water syrup used for many kadayif desserts. The milk mixture is still sweet, so the dessert is not syrup-free in the sense of having no added sugar.
Milky tel kadayif is usually served cold. Chilling gives the milk mixture time to soak into the shredded kadayif and helps the dessert hold together; add nuts just before serving for a better texture.
Keep milky tel kadayif covered in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Because it contains milk, do not leave it out for an extended period; return leftovers to the fridge promptly after serving.
Yes, you can freeze milky tel kadayif, but its texture may change as the milk mixture thaws. Seal it in an airtight container and thaw it in the refrigerator before serving.
Milky tel kadayif gets its moisture from a sweet milk mixture, giving it a softer, creamy taste. Syrupy kadayif is typically soaked in sugar syrup and has a stickier, more intensely sweet finish.
Serve milky tel kadayif with Turkish coffee or tea. Since the dessert is already sweet and rich, a plain drink is a natural pairing; pistachios or walnuts can be added on top rather than served separately.
Yes, milky tel kadayif can be made ahead and chilled before serving. Add the milk mixture and allow the dessert to set in the refrigerator, then finish it with nuts shortly before bringing it to the table.
Vitamins
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
B12
0.18µg · 8% DV
B5
0.36mg · 7% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
68mg · 10% DV
Calcium
88mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Zinc
0.56mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
112mg · 3% DV
Sodium
52mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Milky tel kadayif is a Turkish dessert made with fine strands of kadayif, usually toasted with butter and layered or served with a milk-based mixture such as pudding. It offers a creamy alternative to the familiar syrup-soaked style, while keeping the pastry’s delicate, threadlike character.
Served chilled, it has a tender, creamy layer against lightly crisp strands. In Turkey it is commonly enjoyed after a meal, often with tea or coffee; elsewhere, it works well as a make-ahead dessert for sharing. Its milk-based preparation makes it less syrup-forward, though it remains a sweet pastry dessert. A modest portion and unsweetened tea make a simple pairing.
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
— Not 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
3.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.