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Yogurt dessert with shredded kadayif pastry
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Yogurt with kadayif (150 g) has 353 calories. That works out to 235 calories per 100 g. It contains 44.7 g of carbs, 9.3 g of protein, 15.6 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.8 µg of B12 covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
353
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
44.7g
· 16% DV
Protein
9.3g
· 19% DV
Fat
15.6g
· 20% 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 50% · Protein 10% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 353 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.6 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 8.1 g | 41% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 158 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 44.7 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% |
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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 353 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 47 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 100 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 282 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 180 g | 423 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 517 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 300 g | 705 kcal |
Calculated from 235 calories per 100 g.
Yogurt with kadayif is a dessert that pairs creamy yogurt with shredded kadayif pastry, often toasted until crisp. Recipes may sweeten the yogurt and add nuts or syrup, so the texture can range from crunchy and layered to soft and spoonable.
To make yogurt with kadayif, toast the shredded pastry until golden, then let it cool completely. Layer it with sweetened plain yogurt just before serving, and add chopped nuts if you like. Keeping the pastry separate until serving helps it stay crisp.
No, yogurt with kadayif is not the same as kunafa. Kunafa is typically a baked pastry dessert with a cheese or cream filling and syrup, while yogurt with kadayif combines yogurt and shredded pastry, often without baking the assembled dessert.
Yes, toast the kadayif before adding it to yogurt with kadayif. Toasting gives the strands a crisp, nutty texture; cool them fully first so they do not warm the yogurt or turn soft as quickly.
Yes, Greek yogurt works well in yogurt with kadayif because its thick texture makes a creamy layer. If it tastes too tangy, sweeten it to your liking; avoid adding the toasted pastry until you are ready to serve.
Yogurt with kadayif is usually served as a dessert, especially when the yogurt is sweetened and the pastry is toasted with butter. An unsweetened version can be eaten as a snack, but it is not the customary presentation of this dessert.
Yes, you can prepare the yogurt mixture and toasted kadayif ahead, but store them separately. Combine them shortly before serving; otherwise, the pastry absorbs moisture and loses the crisp contrast that makes yogurt with kadayif appealing.
Chopped pistachios, walnuts, or hazelnuts are classic-style toppings for yogurt with kadayif. A little honey or syrup can add sweetness, while cinnamon gives a warm note; add toppings just before serving to preserve the pastry’s texture.
Keep the toasted kadayif separate from the yogurt until serving. Yogurt with kadayif becomes soft when the pastry sits in the moist yogurt, so assemble individual portions at the last minute and use well-drained, thick yogurt.
Store leftover yogurt with kadayif covered in the refrigerator and eat it within two days. The yogurt remains usable, but the pastry will soften. If you have kept the components separate, refrigerate the yogurt and store the cooled kadayif separately.
Vitamins
B12
0.78µg · 33% DV
B2
0.32mg · 25% DV
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
B5
0.72mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
213mg · 30% DV
Calcium
233mg · 23% DV
Iodine
32µg · 21% DV
Selenium
10µg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
315mg · 9% DV
Sodium
158mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Yogurt with kadayif brings together cool yogurt and kadayif, the fine strands of pastry used in Turkish desserts. The pastry is usually toasted until golden and crisp, then layered with or folded into the yogurt; some versions sweeten the yogurt, and recipes vary. It is best known as a Turkish-style dessert rather than a savoury yogurt dish.
The contrast is part of its appeal: soft, tangy yogurt against crisp, buttery-tasting strands. Serve it chilled as a dessert or an afternoon treat, adding the kadayif shortly before eating if you want it to stay crunchy. It provides some protein from the yogurt, but is also a sweet, energy-dense choice; a smaller portion or less-sweetened yogurt makes a lighter finish to a meal.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
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.
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
8.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.22g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.