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A syrup-soaked fried dough dessert that is high in energy and sugar.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Azerbaijani bamya dessert (25 g) has 93 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.8 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
93
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
13.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
3.5g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 6% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 93 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
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) | 25 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 50 g | 185 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 75 g | 278 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 278 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 120 g | 444 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Azerbaijani bamya dessert is fried dough soaked in syrup. It is usually shaped into ridged, finger-like pieces and served as a sweet; recipes and shapes vary between cooks.
Azerbaijani bamya dessert gets its name from its bamya-like, or okra-like, shape. Okra is not an ingredient in the sweet; the name refers to how the pieces look.
Azerbaijani bamya dessert is closely related to tulumba: both are shaped dough fried and soaked in syrup. Bamya is often made in smaller, slimmer pieces, but names and recipes vary by region.
Azerbaijani bamya dessert is made by piping dough into hot oil, frying it, then soaking the pieces in syrup. The dough texture and syrup recipe differ, so home versions may not look exactly alike.
Azerbaijani bamya dessert tastes sweet and syrupy, with a fried-dough flavour. When freshly made, the ridged outside can be crisp while the inside is tender; it softens as it sits in syrup.
Azerbaijani bamya dessert is usually served after it has cooled enough for the syrup to settle. It may be served at room temperature, while freshly fried pieces are commonly dipped in cooled syrup.
To keep Azerbaijani bamya dessert crisp, fry the pieces without crowding the pan, drain them well, and avoid leaving them in syrup longer than needed. Once syrup-soaked, they naturally soften over time.
Store Azerbaijani bamya dessert in a covered container in a cool, dry place. Its crispness fades as the dough absorbs syrup, so it is best eaten fresh rather than kept for an extended time.
You can fry Azerbaijani bamya dessert ahead, but add the syrup close to serving time for a better texture. Once soaked, the pieces gradually soften, even when stored in a covered container.
People with diabetes should be cautious with Azerbaijani bamya dessert because its syrup can raise blood sugar. A suitable portion depends on individual care plans, so ask your doctor or dietitian for personal advice.
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.3mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.5µg · 2% DV
B12
0.04µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Selenium
2µg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
16mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Sodium
48mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
19mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Azerbaijani bamya dessert is a small, ridged piece of fried dough, shaped to resemble an okra pod and soaked in sugar syrup. It belongs to the family of syrupy fried pastries found across the region; its form and preparation may remind some readers of tulumba, though the pieces are typically smaller.
The outside is lightly crisp, while the syrup makes the inside tender and sweet. In Azerbaijan it is served as a dessert, often shared after a meal; elsewhere, it works well alongside tea or coffee. It is energy-dense and high in sugar, with 370 calories per 100 g. If you are making it at home, using a lighter syrup coating can make each piece less sweet without losing its characteristic texture.
Low
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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
0.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.55g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.