Calories in baklava
A usual serving, 1 piece (80 g), has about 320 kcal; 100 g ≈ 400 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 400 | 6 g | 20 g | 50 g | 2 g |
| 1 piece 80 g | 320 | 4.8 g | 16 g | 40 g | 1.6 g |
Source: the app's regional food table, estimate for a typical home recipe · Confidence: medium · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece 80 g | 320 | 4.8 g | 16 g | 40 g |
| Half a piece 40 g | 160 | 2.4 g | 8 g | 20 g |
| 2 pieces 160 g | 640 | 9.6 g | 32 g | 80 g |
How it fits into a day
Baklava is layers of filo with walnuts soaked in syrup, at about 400 kcal per 100 g. A piece of about 80 g has about 320 kcal and 40 g carbs.
A usual serving (1 piece) is about 16% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- Half a piece is about 160 kcal and tastes just as sweet.
- Plan baklava as dessert after a meal, not as a snack between meals.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in one piece of baklava?
A piece of about 80 g has about 320 kcal, 16 g fat and 40 g carbs.
How many calories are in 2 pieces of baklava?
About 640 kcal for two 80 g pieces, almost a third of a 2,000 kcal day.
Which has fewer calories, baklava or tulumba?
They are close per 100 g: baklava about 400 kcal, tulumba about 380 kcal. A tulumba is smaller, so one has about 230 kcal against about 320 kcal for a piece of baklava.
See also
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Tulumba
380 kcal
per 100 g
2 tulumbas: 460 kcal
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Doughnut
350 kcal
per 100 g
1 doughnut: 210 kcal
-
Plazma biscuits
443 kcal
per 100 g
5 biscuits: 135 kcal
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