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Syrup-soaked walnut pastry dessert with high energy density
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Pressed kadayif with walnut (90 g) has 407 calories. That works out to 452 calories per 100 g. It contains 44.8 g of carbs, 6.4 g of protein, 23.5 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 0.9 mg of Manganese covers 40% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
407
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
44.8g
· 16% DV
Protein
6.4g
· 13% DV
Fat
23.5g
· 30% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% 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 | 407 kcal | |
| Total fat | 23.5 g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 7.56 g | 38% |
| Trans fat | 0.16 g | |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% |
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) | 90 g | 407 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 23 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 203 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 203 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 70 g | 316 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 452 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 110 g | 497 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 633 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 180 g | 814 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 250 g | 1130 kcal |
Calculated from 452 calories per 100 g.
Pressed kadayif with walnut is a Turkish syrup-soaked dessert made by layering shredded kadayif pastry with walnuts, pressing it into a tray, and baking it until browned. Syrup is added after baking, giving the pastry a sweet center and a crisp surface.
To make pressed kadayif with walnut, loosen the shredded pastry, mix it with melted butter, and press half into a tray. Add walnuts, cover with the remaining pastry, press again, bake until golden, then pour syrup over it.
No, pressed kadayif with walnut is not necessarily the same as kunafa. Both use shredded kadayif pastry, but recipes and assembly differ: this Turkish version is pressed in layers with walnuts and syrup, while kunafa often has a cheese filling.
The pastry in pressed kadayif with walnut is made from thin strands of dough, usually based on wheat flour and water. It is not the same as phyllo sheets: the fine strands are loosened and layered to create the dessert's distinctive texture.
Bake pressed kadayif with walnut until the layers are thoroughly golden, and avoid adding more syrup than the pastry can absorb. A common approach is to pour cooled syrup over the hot dessert, then let it rest so the syrup distributes evenly.
Pressed kadayif with walnut keeps for a few days in a covered container in a cool, dry place. If the room is hot, refrigerate it; the pastry may soften in the fridge, so let it come closer to room temperature before serving.
Yes, pressed kadayif with walnut can be frozen in an airtight container once completely cool. Thaw it in the refrigerator before serving; freezing and thawing can soften the crisp pastry, so it may not have its freshly baked texture.
Pressed kadayif with walnut is usually cut into squares or slices and served as a dessert, often with Turkish tea or coffee. Kaymak or ice cream can accompany it, though the syrup and walnuts already make it rich and sweet.
Yes, pressed kadayif with walnut can be prepared ahead and served later. For the best texture, bake the pastry in advance and add the syrup closer to serving; if already syruped, cover it and keep it in a cool place.
It is called pressed kadayif with walnut because the shredded pastry is compacted into layers around a walnut filling before it is baked. Pressing helps the dessert hold together when cut, unlike looser preparations of kadayif.
Vitamins
B6
0.16mg · 9% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Biotin
2.7µg · 9% DV
Vitamin E
0.99mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.92mg · 40% DV
Copper
0.26mg · 29% DV
Phosphorus
119mg · 17% DV
Magnesium
61mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
158mg · 5% DV
Sodium
106mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Pressed kadayif with walnut is a Turkish syrup-soaked pastry made by layering fine strands of kadayif with chopped walnuts, pressing them together, baking until golden and adding syrup. The strands turn crisp at the edges while the centre stays tender, with a rich walnut flavour balanced by the sweetness of the syrup.
In Turkey, it is commonly served after a meal or brought out for celebrations, often alongside tea or Turkish coffee. For readers elsewhere, it also works as a small dessert with unsweetened tea or coffee. Syrup and walnuts make it energy-dense; a 100 g portion has 452 calories. Serve a modest piece, or share one, if you want a lighter finish.
Low
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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
7.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
7.83g
Omega 6:3 ratio 29.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (29.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.