Kunafa has an estimated glycemic index of 68 (range 62 to 74), which is medium, and a glycemic load of 26 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (100 g) at 350 calories, with 5 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat.
Middle Eastern cuisine · Contains Sugar · Vegetarian. Serving: 100 g.
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 40 g |
| Fiber | 2 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, orange blossom water
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Koshari | 25 | 350 |
| Shawarma Plate | 25 | 600 |
| Musakhan | 24 | 600 |
| Falafel Plate | 23 | 600 |
| Qatayef | 22 | 250 |
NutriOptio estimates 350 calories in one serving (100 g) of a typical kunafa recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 26, 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 kunafa 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 kunafa 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.
