Cheese Kunafah vs Cream Kunafah
Both dishes use the same 100 g basis. This compares the published standardized recipes; it is not an absolute judgment about which dish is “healthier.”
| Nutrient | Cheese Kunafah | Cream Kunafah |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 414 kcal | 417 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5 g | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 21.6 g | 25.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 49.7 g | 45.7 g |
| Fiber | Not available | 2 g |
| Sodium | 554 mg | 152 mg |
| Potassium | 143 mg | 84 mg |
| Iron | 1.51 mg | 1.19 mg |
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Cheese Kunafah
Cream Kunafah
| Nutrient | Cheese Kunafah | Cream Kunafah |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 414 kcal | 417 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5 g | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 21.6 g | 25.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 49.7 g | 45.7 g |
| Fiber | Not available | 2 g |
| Sodium | 554 mg | 152 mg |
| Potassium | 143 mg | 84 mg |
| Iron | 1.51 mg | 1.19 mg |
Change either weight to compare unequal portions. “Not available” means the reference did not report that value for the selected recipe.
What can you conclude?
- Cheese Kunafah has 72% more protein (5.5 vs 3.2 g per 100 g).
- Cheese Kunafah has 14% less fat (21.6 vs 25.2 g per 100 g).
- Cream Kunafah has 8% less carbohydrate (45.7 vs 49.7 g per 100 g).
- Cream Kunafah has 73% less sodium (152 vs 554 mg per 100 g).
Same calories: a 250 g plate of Cream Kunafah ≈ 252 g of Cheese Kunafah (1043 kcal).
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Common questions
What is the difference between cheese and cream Kunafah?
The filling: one uses a sweet melting cheese, the other a cream (qishta) filling. In the two standardized recipes calories are almost identical, but protein and sodium differ clearly, as shown below.
Which has fewer calories, Cheese Kunafah or Cream Kunafah?
Cheese Kunafah: 414 kcal per 100 g versus 417 kcal for Cream Kunafah, i.e. 1% fewer. For the same calories as a 250 g plate of Cream Kunafah you could eat about 252 g of Cheese Kunafah.
Which has more protein?
Cheese Kunafah with 5.5 g per 100 g, compared with 3.2 g in Cream Kunafah.
Which has less sodium?
Cream Kunafah with 152 mg per 100 g versus 554 mg. The WHO recommends adults stay below 2,000 mg sodium per day.
Figures describe the published standardized recipes; your own portion, ingredients and cooking method can differ.