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Almond, buttery, powdered sugar traditional cookie
In season: Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (mini) of Mini Kavala cookie (15 g) has 77 calories. That works out to 510 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.4 g of carbs, 1.1 g of protein, 4.4 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (mini) · 15 g
77
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
8.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.1g
· 2% DV
Fat
4.4g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 43% · Protein 6% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 77 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.4 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% |
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 (mini) | 15 g | 77 kcal |
| 3 piece (mini) | 45 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 306 kcal |
| 5 piece (mini) | 75 g | 383 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 510 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 120 g | 612 kcal |
| 10 piece (mini) | 150 g | 765 kcal |
Calculated from 510 calories per 100 g.
A mini Kavala cookie is a small, buttery almond cookie traditionally coated in powdered sugar. Recipes commonly combine flour, toasted almonds and butter, giving the cookie a tender, crumbly texture and a distinct roasted-almond flavor.
The mini Kavala cookie takes its name from Kavala, a city in northern Greece, where the almond cookie is a local specialty. It is also widely enjoyed in Turkey, particularly in Thrace, and recipes vary between bakeries and households.
Toasting the flour gives a mini Kavala cookie its characteristic nutty, roasted flavor and pale color. Stir it while heating and stop before it browns too deeply, since scorched flour can make the cookies taste bitter.
Mini Kavala cookies crumble when their dough is too dry or they are overbaked. Bring the dough together before shaping, avoid adding excess flour, and let the baked cookies cool on the tray so they firm up before you move them.
Powdered sugar is the traditional finish for mini Kavala cookies, adding sweetness and their recognizable snowy appearance. Coat them after they have cooled; if they are still warm, the sugar can melt into the buttery surface.
A mini Kavala cookie is usually made with toasted flour and almonds, then coated in powdered sugar; almond crescents are shaped into crescents and may use different proportions or ingredients. The toasted-flour flavor is a defining feature of Kavala-style cookies.
Serve mini Kavala cookies at room temperature with coffee or tea. Their small size makes them easy to offer alongside other pastries, and the powdered-sugar coating gives them a classic finish for dessert platters or gifts.
Store mini Kavala cookies in an airtight container in a cool, dry place once they are completely cool. Keep them away from humidity, which can soften the cookies and dissolve their powdered-sugar coating.
Yes, you can freeze mini Kavala cookies in an airtight freezer-safe container. Their powdered-sugar coating may look less neat after thawing, so let them come to room temperature and dust them with fresh powdered sugar if needed.
Yes, chopped or finely ground almonds can be used in mini Kavala cookies, but the texture will differ. Finely ground almonds blend more evenly into the dough, while larger pieces give each small cookie a more noticeable crunch.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.32mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B3
0.18mg · 1% DV
B5
0.05mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
13mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
5.7mg · 1% DV
Sodium
17mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
18mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 77 calories in 1 piece (mini) (15 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Mini Kavala cookie takes its name from Kavala, a city in northern Greece, and is a small, buttery biscuit made with almonds, flour and powdered sugar. It is often dusted generously with sugar after baking, giving the pieces their familiar pale coating.
The texture is tender and crumbly, with a toasted almond flavour. In Greece it is enjoyed with coffee, and it also fits naturally on a tea or coffee table for English-speaking readers elsewhere. Flour, sugar and butter make it an energy-dense sweet, while almonds contribute some protein and fibre. Its mini size makes it easy to serve as a small treat alongside a drink.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.95g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.