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Pistachio cold kadayif
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Pistachio cold kadayif (90 g) has 297 calories. That works out to 330 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.2 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 11.7 g of fat and 2 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.
Pistachio cold kadayif is a Turkish chilled dessert made with fine strands of kadayif pastry, usually toasted or baked, layered with a milky cream filling and finished with crushed pistachios. It offers a cool, creamy take on the syrup-soaked kadayif desserts found across Turkey.
Served cold in slices, it is often enjoyed after a meal and is especially appealing in warm weather; tea or coffee makes a natural accompaniment. The pastry and syrup make it a carbohydrate-rich sweet, while protein is modest. At 330 calories per 100 g, a smaller piece is a practical choice if you want a lighter dessert.
Selected: 100 g
330
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
48g
· 17% DV
Protein
5.5g
· 11% DV
Fat
13g
· 17% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 7% · Fat 35%
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.2mg · 8% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B2
0.06mg · 5% DV
B6
0.08mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
70mg · 10% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Calcium
60mg · 6% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 330 calories in 100 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.
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
3.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24:1).
Pistachio cold kadayif is a chilled dessert made with fine shredded pastry layered with a creamy filling and topped with pistachios. Recipes vary: some include syrup and others rely on the sweetness of the cream, so the texture and richness differ between versions.
Pistachio cold kadayif is typically made by browning shredded kadayif pastry, preparing a milk-based cream or pudding, then layering them and chilling the dessert. Crushed pistachios go on top; some recipes add syrup, while others keep the filling as the main source of sweetness.
Yes, Pistachio cold kadayif is served chilled so its creamy layer can set and the portions hold their shape. Keep it refrigerated until serving, especially when it contains a dairy-based filling; it is not the same hot, syrup-soaked style as many traditional kadayif desserts.
Pistachio cold kadayif is usually layered with a chilled milk-based cream, while kunafa commonly pairs shredded pastry with stretchy cheese or cream and is served warm with syrup. Both use fine pastry strands, but their fillings, temperatures, and customary textures are different.
Pistachio cold kadayif may contain syrup, but recipes are not uniform. Some versions moisten the browned pastry with syrup before adding the cream, while others are sweetened mainly through the filling; ask the bakery if you need to know which style it uses.
Pistachio cold kadayif is a modern chilled variation within the broader kadayif dessert tradition associated with Turkish and neighboring cuisines. The exact origin of this particular layered version is not consistently documented, and bakeries have developed their own recipes.
Store Pistachio cold kadayif covered in the refrigerator because its creamy filling is perishable. For the best texture, eat it within a few days; the pastry gradually softens as it sits against the cream, even when properly chilled.
You can freeze Pistachio cold kadayif, but freezing may make the creamy layer watery and the pastry less crisp after thawing. If you do freeze it, seal it well and thaw it in the refrigerator rather than at room temperature.
Pistachio cold kadayif softens because moisture from the cream, and sometimes syrup, moves into the thin pastry strands. Browning the kadayif thoroughly and assembling the dessert closer to serving time can help preserve some crispness.
Pistachio cold kadayif is often served on its own after a meal, with Turkish coffee or unsweetened tea. Its creamy, sweet filling makes an additional sauce unnecessary, while a small serving keeps the pastry and pistachio topping in balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.