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Syrup-soaked, energy-dense crispy shredded phyllo dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Shredded phyllo syrup dessert (90 g) has 320 calories. That works out to 356 calories per 100 g. It contains 47.2 g of carbs, 4.3 g of protein, 12.8 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 7.3 µg of Selenium covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
320
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
47.2g
· 17% DV
Protein
4.3g
· 9% DV
Fat
12.8g
· 16% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 5% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.8 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 5.49 g | 27% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 47.2 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.3 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.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 320 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (shredded) | 30 g | 107 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 160 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 160 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 356 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 427 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 498 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 160 g | 570 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 641 kcal |
Calculated from 356 calories per 100 g.
Shredded phyllo syrup dessert is made from fine strands of kadayif dough, usually layered or mixed with butter and nuts, baked until browned, then soaked with syrup. Recipes vary, but the contrast between crisp pastry and sweet syrup is characteristic.
To make shredded phyllo syrup dessert, coat the kadayif strands with melted butter, layer them with chopped nuts if desired, and bake until golden. Pour syrup over the hot pastry after baking, then leave it to absorb before serving.
For crisp shredded phyllo syrup dessert, spread the buttered strands loosely and evenly rather than compressing them, then bake until thoroughly golden. Add only the needed syrup after baking; excess syrup quickly softens the pastry.
Traditionally, cold or room-temperature syrup is poured over hot shredded phyllo syrup dessert. The temperature contrast helps the pastry absorb the syrup without becoming as soggy as it might if both are hot.
No. Both can use fine kadayif pastry, but kunafa is typically filled with a mild, stretchy cheese and cooked in a pan. Shredded phyllo syrup dessert is generally baked in layers with nuts and finished with syrup.
Yes. You can assemble shredded phyllo syrup dessert in its baking dish ahead of time and bake it closer to serving. For the crispest result, add the syrup after baking rather than soaking the pastry in advance.
Serve shredded phyllo syrup dessert on its own or with kaymak, thick cream, or a scoop of ice cream. The cool, creamy accompaniment contrasts with the crisp, syrup-soaked pastry; chopped pistachios are a common finishing touch.
Keep leftover shredded phyllo syrup dessert covered in a cool, dry place for short-term storage. If the room is warm, refrigerate it; the pastry may soften, so let it come toward room temperature or warm it before serving.
Yes. Reheat shredded phyllo syrup dessert in a low oven until warmed through; this helps restore some crispness better than a microwave. Avoid adding more syrup before reheating, since extra moisture will soften the strands.
Yes, but freezing can change its texture, especially once it has absorbed syrup. For a better result, freeze the baked dessert before syruping, thaw it in the refrigerator, warm it in the oven, and add syrup before serving.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
73.8µg · 8% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7.29µg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
56mg · 8% DV
Sodium
106mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
83mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Shredded phyllo syrup dessert is made from fine strands of kadayıf dough, baked or pan-cooked with fat and soaked in syrup. It is a familiar Turkish sweet, often made with walnuts or pistachios. The strands turn crisp and golden while the syrup softens the inside, giving each bite a rich, buttery sweetness.
In Turkey it is served as a dessert for guests and celebrations, usually warm or at room temperature with tea or Turkish coffee. It is energy-dense, with much of its nourishment coming from carbohydrates and fat; 100 g provides 356 kcal. A small piece alongside unsweetened tea makes a satisfying treat without adding another sweet accompaniment.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.49g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.14g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 63:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (63:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.