Kanafeh has an estimated glycemic index of 68 (range 62 to 74), which is medium, and a glycemic load of 27 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (100 g) at 350 calories, with 6 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat.
International cuisine · Contains Sugar · Vegetarian. Serving: 100 g.
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 40 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 20 g |
| Added sugars | 20 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
Typical ingredients: semolina, sugar, butter, water, rose water, pistachios, cheese (such as mozzarella or akawi), orange blossom water
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Kachori Jodhpur | 26 | 400 |
| Kimbap Tuna | 26 | 350 |
| Post Grape Nuts | 26 | 210 |
| Aglio Olio Spaghetti | 25 | 400 |
| Plov | 25 | 350 |
NutriOptio estimates 350 calories in one serving (100 g) of a typical kanafeh recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 27, which is high (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical kanafeh D on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical kanafeh in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.