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Mini walnut baklava, thin pastry, walnuts, syrup
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (mini) of Baklava with walnut (mini) (25 g) has 105 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.5 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 5.3 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Baklava with walnut is a small piece of the layered pastry associated with Turkish and Ottoman baking traditions. Thin sheets of pastry are layered with walnuts, baked until crisp, then soaked in syrup. The result brings together flaky edges, a tender nut filling and a pronounced sweetness in a compact portion.
In Turkey it is commonly served with tea, after a meal or at celebrations; elsewhere, it is also enjoyed as a sweet alongside coffee or shared dessert plates. It is energy-dense, with walnuts contributing richness while the pastry and syrup make it predominantly a sweet treat. For a lighter finish, serve one mini piece with unsweetened tea or coffee.
Selected: 100 g
420
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
54g
· 20% DV
Protein
5.5g
· 11% DV
Fat
21g
· 27% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 51% · Protein 5% · Fat 44%
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.2mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B5
0.3mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
65mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
28mg · 7% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 420 calories in 100 g:
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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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
9.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.7:1).
Mini baklava with walnut is made from thin layers of pastry, walnuts, and syrup. Butter is commonly brushed between the pastry layers, which are baked until crisp before syrup is added. Recipes differ in how finely the walnuts are chopped and how sweet the syrup is.
To make mini baklava with walnut, layer thin pastry sheets with butter and chopped walnuts, cut the assembled pastry into small pieces, and bake until golden. Pour syrup over it after baking. Using ready-made phyllo makes the process much easier.
Mini baklava with walnut can turn soggy if it is underbaked, soaked with too much syrup, or stored in a humid, tightly sealed space while still warm. Bake the pastry until crisp, add syrup in moderation, and let the pieces cool before storing.
Store mini baklava with walnut in a covered container in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Refrigeration can soften the pastry, so room-temperature storage is usually better. Homemade baklava is best eaten within a few days while its layers are still crisp.
Yes, mini baklava with walnut can be frozen in a sealed container. Separate the pieces so they do not stick together, then thaw them at room temperature. Avoid freezing it again after thawing, as repeated temperature changes can make the pastry soft.
Walnut baklava has a rich, slightly earthy filling, while pistachio baklava gets its characteristic flavor and green color from pistachios. The two can also differ in regional recipes, pastry shapes, and syrup, so the filling is not the only variation.
Keep mini baklava with walnut crisp by baking it until deeply golden, using syrup sparingly, and letting it cool before covering it. Store it away from steam and moisture; a refrigerator or a warm, sealed container can soften the delicate pastry.
Mini baklava with walnut is served in small pieces, often as a dessert with Turkish coffee or tea. Its syrupy sweetness makes a small serving satisfying, and it is commonly offered to guests during celebrations and family gatherings.
Baklava with walnut belongs to a broad pastry tradition shared across Turkey and neighboring regions, so it does not have one universally agreed origin. In Turkey, baklava is strongly associated with regional craft and celebratory meals, with ingredients and styles varying by place.
Mini baklava with walnut contains syrup and pastry, both of which can raise blood glucose. People with diabetes should consider its carbohydrate contribution within their meal plan and portion; a clinician or dietitian can help tailor advice to their glucose-management needs.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.