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Syrup-soaked sweet pastry dessert, high in carbohydrates
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Arab syrup dessert (80 g) has 288 calories. That works out to 360 calories per 100 g. It contains 46.4 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 10 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 4.8 µg of Selenium covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
288
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
46.4g
· 17% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
10g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 5% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 288 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.36 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 112 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 46.4 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 288 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 20 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 144 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 40 g | 144 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 432 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 540 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 792 kcal |
Calculated from 360 calories per 100 g.
Arab syrup dessert is a syrup-soaked pastry sweet, not one single standardized recipe. Its shape and dough vary between versions, so the name can describe more than one regional or household preparation.
Arab syrup dessert is made by baking a pastry base and soaking it with sugar syrup. Recipes vary in dough and shape, so follow a recipe for the particular version you want rather than assuming all versions use the same method.
Arab syrup dessert typically combines a flour-based pastry with sweet syrup. Depending on the recipe, the pastry may also contain eggs or dairy, so ingredients are not identical across all versions.
No. Both can be soaked in syrup, but baklava is known for thin layers of pastry and a nut filling, while Arab syrup dessert refers to a broader type of syrup-soaked pastry with varying shapes and recipes.
Arab syrup dessert can turn soggy if it absorbs too much syrup or sits in it for too long. Add the syrup gradually and allow the pastry to absorb it as directed by the recipe.
The right syrup temperature depends on the recipe; one common approach is to pour cooled syrup over hot pastry. The temperature contrast helps the pastry absorb the syrup, but follow the method for the specific version you are making.
Store leftover Arab syrup dessert in a covered container in a cool, dry place if you want to avoid making the pastry softer. If refrigerating it, expect the texture to change and bring a portion toward room temperature before serving.
Yes, Arab syrup dessert can be frozen, though thawing may soften the pastry. Freeze portions in an airtight container, then thaw them in the refrigerator and bring them to serving temperature; avoid freezing a dessert that has already become soggy.
Arab syrup dessert is often served on its own with unsweetened tea or coffee. Since the pastry is syrup-soaked, a plain drink makes a useful contrast without adding more sweetness.
Yes. You can use less syrup or pour it on gradually, stopping once the pastry has absorbed enough for your taste. The texture may be less moist than in a fully soaked version.
Vitamins
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
Biotin
1.6µg · 5% DV
Vitamin A
36µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
4.8µg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
50mg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Sodium
112mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
68mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Arab syrup dessert is a broad name for a sweet pastry soaked in syrup, associated with Arab culinary traditions. Recipes vary, but the pastry is typically made from dough and may include ingredients such as eggs or dairy; the name does not point to one single recipe.
Once it has absorbed the syrup, the pastry is tender and intensely sweet. It is served as a dessert or shared at gatherings in Arab communities, often with coffee or tea; elsewhere, a small piece works well after a meal. It is rich in carbohydrates—58 g per 100 g—so pair a modest portion with unsweetened tea or coffee if you want a less heavy finish.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.84g
Omega 6:3 ratio 84:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (84:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.