Calorie guide · Turkish
Künefecalories and macros
One serving of Künefe has about 890 kcal, with 22 g protein, 98 g carbohydrates and 47 g fat. That is roughly 10% of calories from protein, 43% from carbs and 47% from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein22 g10%
- Carbs98 g43%
- Fat47 g47%
Künefe is a hot dessert from southern Turkey: 70 g of shredded kadayif pastry rubbed with 30 g of butter is baked around 70 g of unsalted melting cheese, then soaked in syrup made with about 58 g of sugar and topped with pistachio. A single portion is roughly 890 kcal with 22 g of protein and 98 g of carbohydrates; the carbohydrates come mostly from the syrup and pastry, while the 47 g of fat comes from the butter and cheese.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (~250 g) | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 356 kcal | 890 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 8.8 g | 22 g | 10% |
| Carbs | 39.2 g | 98 g | 43% |
| Fat | 18.8 g | 47 g | 47% |
How many calories in 100 g of Künefe?
A typical serving of Künefe weighs about 250 g, so 100 g has about 356 kcal, 8.8 g protein, 39.2 g carbohydrates and 18.8 g fat.
Calories for your portion
Calories by amount
| Amount | Weight | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ serving | 125 g | 445 | 11 g | 49 g | 23.5 g |
| 1 serving | 250 g | 890 | 22 g | 98 g | 47 g |
| 1½ servings | 375 g | 1335 | 33 g | 147 g | 70.5 g |
| 2 servings | 500 g | 1780 | 44 g | 196 g | 94 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 356 | 8.8 g | 39.2 g | 18.8 g |
| 200 g | 200 g | 712 | 17.6 g | 78.4 g | 37.6 g |
Vitamins and minerals in Künefe
Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Sugars | 59 g | – |
| Saturated fat | 25 g | 125% |
| Sodium | 200 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 325 µg | 36% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 µg | 50% |
Allergens in Künefe
- Gluten
- Milk
- Tree nuts
A typical recipe contains the allergens below (EU list of 14). Recipes, sauces and kitchens differ, so always check the label or ask when you eat out.
Which diets does Künefe fit?
Based on the ingredients of a typical serving. Recipes vary, so check labels if you have an allergy or follow a diet strictly.
How long would you walk to burn a serving of Künefe?
For a 70 kg adult, the 890 kcal in one serving is about 208 minutes of comfortable walking or 151 minutes of brisk walking. This is only a rough perspective: food is not something you have to earn or burn off, and the numbers change with body size.
| Comfortable walk (about 4 km/h) | 208 min |
| Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h) | 151 min |
Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.
What's in a typical serving
Crisp buttery shredded pastry around a layer of melted unsalted cheese, soaked in hot syrup and topped with pistachio.
- 70g Kadayif (Shredded Pastry)
- 70g Unsalted Kunefe Cheese
- 30g Butter
- Syrup (58g Sugar)
- 5g Pistachio
How to make it
- Boil 60 g sugar with 60 ml water for 8 to 10 minutes, add a few drops of lemon juice and let the syrup cool.
- Pull apart 70 g kadayif into short strands and rub it well with 30 g melted butter.
- Press half of the kadayif into a small künefe pan, cover with 70 g sliced unsalted cheese and top with the rest of the kadayif.
- Cook on low heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or bake at 200°C for about 20 minutes, until both sides are golden.
- Pour the cool syrup over the hot künefe, sprinkle with 5 g ground pistachio and serve right away.
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How to make it lighter
- Share one portion between two people; it is a rich dessert served hot.
- Use half the butter and brush it on instead of soaking the kadayif.
- Make a thinner syrup or pour on only half of it; the cheese and butter still keep it moist.
Lighter alternatives
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Work out your own daily calorie target with the calorie calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Künefe?
A typical serving of Künefe has about 890 kcal. The exact number depends on the recipe, the amount of oil or butter and the portion size.
How many calories are in 100 g of Künefe?
About 356 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 250 g with 890 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.
Is Künefe high in protein?
It is moderate. One serving has about 22 g of protein (10% of its calories); pair it with a protein side if you are aiming for a high-protein meal.
Can I eat Künefe while losing weight?
Yes, if it fits your daily calorie target. Weight loss depends on your total intake over time, not on a single dish; portion size and added fats make the biggest difference.
How long do you have to walk to burn off Künefe?
Roughly 208 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 151 minutes at a brisk pace. Treat it as a perspective only; it depends on body size and you do not need to 'burn off' food.
Is Künefe vegetarian?
Yes. A typical serving of Künefe has no meat or fish.
Is Künefe gluten-free?
Usually not. A typical serving contains wheat or another gluten source.
How can I make Künefe lighter?
Share one portion between two people; it is a rich dessert served hot. Use half the butter and brush it on instead of soaking the kadayif. Make a thinner syrup or pour on only half of it; the cheese and butter still keep it moist.
How we calculated these values
- Calories and macros are Sporty catalog estimates for one typical serving, calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed ingredient amounts.
- The serving weight (250 g) is estimated from those ingredients; the per-100 g values and the portion calculator are worked out from it.
- Walking times use the Compendium of Physical Activities: 3.5 MET for comfortable and 4.8 MET for brisk walking, for a 70 kg adult (kcal per minute = MET × 3.5 × kg ÷ 200).
- Vitamins, minerals and allergens are estimated from the same ingredients with USDA FoodData Central values; % DV uses the US FDA daily values.
- Diet labels come from the ingredients. Real values change with the recipe, the amount of oil and the portion, so treat every number as an estimate.