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Taş kadayıf (half) Calories
Fried syrup-soaked pastry, walnut filling, half portion
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (half) of Taş kadayıf (half) (60 g) has 186 calories. That works out to 310 calories per 100 g. It contains 31.2 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 5.7 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Taş kadayıf (half) Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (half) · 60 g
186
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
31.2g
· 11% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
5.7g
· 7% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 5% · Fat 28%
Taş kadayıf (half) nutrition facts table · 1 piece (half) (60 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 186 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.7 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.26 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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 ½ Taş kadayıf (half)?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (half) | 60 g | 186 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 310 kcal |
| 2 piece (half) | 120 g | 372 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 120 g | 372 kcal |
| 3 piece (half) | 180 g | 558 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 558 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 240 g | 744 kcal |
Calculated from 310 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Taş kadayıf (half)
What is half-portion Taş kadayıf?
Taş kadayıf is a Turkish dessert made from soft, yeast-raised batter rounds filled with walnuts, folded closed, fried, and soaked in syrup. A half portion means half a piece; it is not a separate style of pastry.
How do you make half-portion Taş kadayıf at home?
Cook small rounds of yeast-raised batter on one side, add a little walnut filling, fold each round in half, and press the edges shut. Fry until golden, then dip the pastries in cooled syrup while they are still hot.
Is Taş kadayıf the same as qatayef?
They are closely related filled pastries, but recipes and serving styles vary by region. Taş kadayıf is commonly folded, fried, and soaked in syrup in Turkey, while qatayef may also be baked or served with different fillings and preparations.
Why does Taş kadayıf open while frying?
Taş kadayıf usually opens when its edges are not firmly sealed, the batter rounds have dried out, or too much filling has been added. Keep the walnuts away from the rim, press the seam closed, and fry the pastries soon after shaping.
Should the syrup be hot or cold for Taş kadayıf?
Use cooled syrup for freshly fried Taş kadayıf. The contrast helps the hot pastry absorb syrup without becoming as soggy as it can when both the pastry and syrup are hot; lift it out once it has soaked sufficiently.
What filling is traditionally used in Taş kadayıf?
Ground walnuts are the traditional filling for Taş kadayıf. Some home recipes add sugar or spices, but a small amount of walnut is easiest to enclose and less likely to force the pastry open during frying.
What is the difference between Taş kadayıf and shredded kadayif?
Taş kadayıf uses soft batter rounds that are filled and folded into individual pastries. Shredded kadayif is made from fine strands of pastry, usually layered or wrapped around a filling before it is baked or fried.
Can you bake Taş kadayıf instead of frying it?
Yes, Taş kadayıf can be baked, though it will not have the same crisp, fried shell as the traditional version. Brush or lightly coat the pastries with oil so they brown, then add syrup gradually after baking.
How should leftover Taş kadayıf be stored?
Keep leftover syrup-soaked Taş kadayıf in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it promptly. The fried shell softens as it sits; briefly warming it in an oven can improve the outside texture, but will not make it freshly crisp.
Where does Taş kadayıf come from?
Taş kadayıf is a traditional Turkish dessert, especially familiar in southern and southeastern regional cooking. Similar folded, filled pastries are found elsewhere in the region, so its precise history is shared with a broader family of syrup pastries.
Taş kadayıf (half) Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.72µg · 2% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B3
0.36mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.13mg · 6% DV
Selenium
2.7µg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
32mg · 5% DV
Sodium
66mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
57mg · 2% DV
Taş kadayıf (half) Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Taş kadayıf (half)
To burn the 186 calories in 1 piece (half) (60 g):
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What is Taş kadayıf (half)?
Taş kadayıf (half) is a portion of a Turkish dessert made from a soft, yeasted batter folded around a walnut filling. The pastry is fried and dipped in syrup, giving it a browned exterior, a tender centre and a rich sweetness. In Turkey it is often served after a meal, especially at iftar during Ramadan, and alongside tea when guests come by. A half piece is about 60 g; it is mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat, with comparatively little protein. Its sweetness makes a small serving satisfying, and unsweetened tea is a good pairing if you’d like to balance the syrupy finish.
How Nutritious Is Taş kadayıf (half)?
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 Taş kadayıf (half) 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 Taş kadayıf (half) Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Taş kadayıf (half) 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
Taş kadayıf (half) Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.62g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.86g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18:1).
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