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Qatayef at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
58
medium
Glycemic load / serving
22
high
Nutri-Score
C
A best, E worst
NOVA group
3
processed

Middle Eastern cuisine · Contains Sugar · Vegetarian. Serving: 100 g.

Qatayef nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories250 kcal
Protein6 g
Carbohydrate40 g
Fiber2 g
Sugars15 g
Added sugars10 g
Fat8 g
Saturated fat2 g
Sodium200 mg

Typical ingredients: flour, water, yeast, sugar, milk, semolina, baking powder, walnuts, cinnamon, sugar syrup

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Common questions about qatayef

How many calories are in qatayef?

NutriOptio estimates 250 calories in one serving (100 g) of a typical qatayef recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is qatayef good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 22, 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.

What is the Nutri-Score of qatayef?

NutriOptio grades a typical qatayef C on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own qatayef

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.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical qatayef 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.