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Small Künefe Calories
Traditional Turkish syrup-soaked dessert made with shredded pastry and melted cheese; small portion.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (small) of Small Künefe (120 g) has 390 calories. That works out to 325 calories per 100 g. It contains 49 g of carbs, 8.5 g of protein, 18.2 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Small Künefe Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 120 g
390
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
49g
· 18% DV
Protein
8.5g
· 17% DV
Fat
18.2g
· 23% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 9% · Fat 41%
Small Künefe nutrition facts table · 1 piece (small) (120 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 390 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.2 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72 g | 49% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 252 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 49 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Small Künefe?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 80 g | 260 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 325 kcal |
| ½ serving (half) | 100 g | 325 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 140 g | 455 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 160 g | 520 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 650 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 715 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 280 g | 910 kcal |
Calculated from 325 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Small Künefe
What cheese is used in small künefe?
Small künefe traditionally uses a mild, unsalted cheese that melts and stretches, often a local künefe cheese. If you cannot find it, unsalted mozzarella can work, though the taste and texture will not be quite the same.
Is small künefe from Hatay?
Small künefe is a smaller serving of künefe, a dessert strongly associated with Hatay in southern Türkiye. Hatay-style versions are known for stretchy cheese, crisp shredded pastry, and syrup, though recipes vary by maker.
Should small künefe be served hot or cold?
Small künefe is best served hot, soon after the syrup is added. The cheese is then soft and stretchy, while the pastry is at its crispest; as it cools, the cheese firms and the pastry absorbs more syrup.
Why does small künefe turn soggy?
Small künefe usually turns soggy when it gets too much syrup or sits after serving. Let the pastry brown well, add cooled syrup sparingly to the hot dessert, and serve it promptly rather than letting it soak.
Can you make small künefe in an air fryer?
Yes, you can make small künefe in an air fryer if it fits in a heat-safe, shallow dish. Press the pastry around the cheese and cook until browned and melted, checking often because air fryers can brown the top quickly.
What is usually served on top of small künefe?
Small künefe is commonly topped with crushed pistachios, which add a fragrant, nutty contrast to the syrup and melted cheese. Some shops also offer a scoop of ice cream, but traditional servings are often kept simple.
Can you make small künefe without künefe cheese?
Yes, small künefe can be made with a mild, unsalted melting cheese if traditional künefe cheese is unavailable. Mozzarella is a practical substitute, but avoid strongly flavored or salty cheeses that overwhelm the syrup.
How do you keep small künefe crispy?
To keep small künefe crispy, cook the pastry until deeply golden and add the syrup shortly before serving. Use just enough syrup to moisten it, and avoid covering or stacking the pieces while they are hot.
Can small künefe be frozen before cooking?
Yes, small künefe can be frozen before cooking, preferably without syrup and tightly wrapped to prevent freezer burn. Thaw it fully in the refrigerator before cooking so the pastry browns evenly and the cheese melts through.
How should you reheat leftover small künefe?
Reheat leftover small künefe in a skillet over low heat or in an oven until warmed through. These methods help revive the crisp pastry; a microwave is faster but tends to leave the kadayıf soft.
Small Künefe Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.54µg · 23% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Vitamin A
114µg · 13% DV
Vitamin E
1.26mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
126mg · 18% DV
Selenium
9µg · 16% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Calcium
138mg · 14% DV
Sodium
252mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
150mg · 4% DV
Small Künefe Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Small Künefe
To burn the 390 calories in 1 piece (small) (120 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Small Künefe?
Small Künefe is an individual-sized serving of künefe, a dessert associated with Hatay in southern Turkey. Shredded kadayıf pastry is layered around a mild, melting cheese, cooked until golden, then soaked with syrup. The pastry turns crisp at the edges while the centre stays soft and stretchy, giving each bite a contrast of buttery richness, sweetness and a little savoury flavour from the cheese.
It is best served hot, usually as a dessert after a meal; chopped pistachios are a common garnish. Syrup and pastry make it an energy-dense treat, while the cheese contributes some protein. A 100 g portion has 325 calories, so a small serving is satisfying. Share it or enjoy it with unsweetened tea or coffee if you’d like to balance its sweetness.
How Nutritious Is Small Künefe?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Small Künefe Processed?
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.
Does Small Künefe Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Small Künefe Good For?
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
Small Künefe Fat Profile
SATURATED
9.72g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16.9:1).
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