Knafeh
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 7.5 g |
| Fat | 14.0 g |
| Carbs | 42.0 g |
Knafeh is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made from shredded wheat pastry or semolina layered with soft white cheese and soaked in sweet sugar syrup, typically served warm. It is a staple across the Levant, particularly in Palestinian, Lebanese and Syrian cuisines, often cut into portions and eaten as a celebratory or street food treat. Per 100 g, knafeh provides 320 kcal, 7.5 g of protein, 14 g of fat and 42 g of carbohydrates, of which 28 g are sugars, with only 1 g of dietary fibre. It contributes 120 mg of calcium and 210 mg of sodium per 100 g, along with 75 mcg of vitamin A and 0.4 mcg of vitamin B12, reflecting its dairy cheese content. No glycemic index value is available for this food. Knafeh is suitable for vegetarian dietary patterns.
How many calories in knafeh?
Knafeh contains 320 kcal per 100 g. A typical restaurant or street-food portion is often around 150–200 g, which would put a single serving at roughly 480–640 kcal.
How much calcium is in knafeh?
Knafeh provides 120 mg of calcium per 100 g, largely from the soft white cheese used in the filling. That represents a meaningful contribution toward daily calcium intake from a single dessert portion.
Is knafeh vegetarian-friendly?
Yes, knafeh is suitable for vegetarians. It is made from wheat-based pastry, dairy cheese and sugar syrup, with no meat or fish ingredients, and is listed as compatible with a vegetarian dietary pattern.
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approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 7.5 g |
| Fat | 14.0 g |
| Carbs | 42.0 g |
| Sugars | 28.0 g |
| Fiber | 1.0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 8.5 g |
| Monounsaturated | 3.5 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 40.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 90.0 mg |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 75.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0.50 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.40 mcg |