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Woven kadayif dessert Calories
Syrup-soaked, buttery, crisp shredded pastry dessert
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Woven kadayif dessert (90 g) has 369 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 52.6 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 15.8 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 7.2 µg of Selenium covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Woven kadayif dessert Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
369
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
52.6g
· 19% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
15.8g
· 20% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 5% · Fat 39%
Woven kadayif dessert nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (90 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 369 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.8 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 7.56 g | 38% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 131 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 52.6 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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 Medium Woven kadayif dessert?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 369 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 23 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 185 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 185 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 574 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 160 g | 656 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 180 g | 738 kcal |
| 1 serving (triple) | 270 g | 1107 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Woven kadayif dessert
What is woven kadayif dessert?
Woven kadayif dessert is a Turkish syrup-soaked sweet made by shaping fine strands of kadayif pastry into a braid or woven form, then baking them with butter. Recipes may add nuts, and the woven shape distinguishes it from loose-layered kadayif sweets.
How is woven kadayif dessert different from kunafa?
Woven kadayif dessert is defined by its braided or woven pastry shape, while kunafa is commonly assembled in layers or as a crust around a filling. Both can use shredded kadayif pastry and syrup, but their shape, fillings, and regional recipes vary.
What is woven kadayif dessert made with?
Woven kadayif dessert is usually made with thin kadayif pastry strands, butter, and sugar syrup; walnuts or pistachios may be added. The precise ingredients vary between recipes, so the name does not guarantee a particular nut filling.
How do you make woven kadayif dessert at home?
To make woven kadayif dessert, coat the strands with melted butter, arrange them in strips, and braid or weave them into portions before baking until golden. Pour cooled syrup over the hot pastry, then let it absorb before serving.
Does woven kadayif dessert have cheese in it?
Woven kadayif dessert does not necessarily contain cheese. Some kadayif-style desserts use a cheese filling, but the woven version is often made with nuts or no filling; check the specific recipe or ask the bakery if cheese matters to you.
What nuts are used in woven kadayif dessert?
Woven kadayif dessert is commonly filled or topped with walnuts or pistachios, though some versions have no nuts. The nuts may be placed inside the weave or scattered over the finished sweet, depending on the recipe.
Should the syrup be hot or cold for woven kadayif dessert?
For woven kadayif dessert, cooled syrup is generally poured over the pastry while it is hot from the oven. Keeping one component cool helps the syrup soak in without making the kadayif as soggy as it can become when both are hot.
What is served with woven kadayif dessert?
Woven kadayif dessert is often served on its own with Turkish tea or coffee, or paired with a small scoop of ice cream. Its syrupy sweetness usually needs no extra sauce; a little chopped pistachio makes a common garnish.
How do you keep woven kadayif dessert crispy?
To keep woven kadayif dessert crisp, bake it until well browned, use cooled syrup, and add only enough syrup for the pastry to absorb. Store leftovers covered only after they cool, since trapped steam softens the strands.
Can you freeze woven kadayif dessert?
Yes, woven kadayif dessert can be frozen, although its crisp texture may not fully return after thawing. For a better result, freeze the baked pastry before adding syrup, then thaw, reheat until crisp, and pour over the syrup.
Woven kadayif dessert Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
85.5µg · 10% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B3
0.99mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7.2µg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
65mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Sodium
131mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
83mg · 2% DV
Woven kadayif dessert Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Woven kadayif dessert
To burn the 369 calories in 1 piece (medium) (90 g):
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What is Woven kadayif dessert?
Woven kadayif dessert is a Turkish sweet made by shaping fine strands of kadayif pastry into a woven form, baking them with butter, then soaking the pastry in syrup. It is often filled with walnuts or pistachios, though recipes vary. The outside can be crisp while the inside turns tender as it absorbs the syrup.
In Turkey it is commonly served after a meal, warm or at room temperature, and pairs well with tea or a scoop of ice cream. Its buttery pastry and syrup make it an energy-dense dessert: a 100 g portion provides 410 kcal. If you want a less rich serving, choose a smaller piece and enjoy it with unsweetened tea rather than extra syrup.
How Nutritious Is Woven kadayif dessert?
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 Woven kadayif dessert 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 Woven kadayif dessert Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Woven kadayif dessert 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
Woven kadayif dessert Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.71g
Omega 6:3 ratio 40.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (40.5:1).
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