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Traditional Turkish dessert, mini size, syrup-soaked, pistachio
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (mini) of Bulbul's Nest (mini) (35 g) has 147 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 21 g of carbs, 2.1 g of protein, 6.3 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (mini) · 35 g
147
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
21g
· 8% DV
Protein
2.1g
· 4% DV
Fat
6.3g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 6% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 147 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.58 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 28 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% |
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 (mini) | 35 g | 147 kcal |
| 2 piece (mini) | 70 g | 294 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 3 piece (mini) | 105 g | 441 kcal |
| 5 piece (mini) | 175 g | 735 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 200 g | 840 kcal |
Calculated from 420 calories per 100 g.
Mini Bulbul's Nest is a processed Turkish syrup dessert made in a small, nest-like shape, usually with pistachio in the center. Its layered pastry and sweet syrup make it a bite-size variation of a traditional Turkish pastry.
Mini Bulbul's Nest is typically made with thin filo pastry, butter, sugar syrup, and pistachios. Some recipes use walnuts instead, and bakery versions can vary in their pastry shape and the amount of nut filling.
Thin pastry is rolled or shaped into small rings, with a hollow center for the nuts, then baked until golden. Syrup is added after baking so the pastry absorbs sweetness while keeping its characteristic nest shape.
The pastry is called Bulbul's Nest because its raised, rounded rim and open center resemble a bird's nest. The name describes its shape; it is a pastry dessert and does not contain a real nest or bird-related ingredient.
Mini Bulbul's Nest uses the thin pastry and syrup familiar from baklava, but it is shaped into individual rings with nuts in the middle. Baklava is more commonly layered in a tray and cut into pieces.
Yes, mini Bulbul's Nest is known as a traditional Turkish dessert. It belongs to the family of syrup-soaked pastries made with thin dough and nuts, though recipes and presentation can differ between bakeries and regions.
No, mini Bulbul's Nest contains no bird's nest. The name refers to the pastry's nest-like form; the edible center is usually pistachio or another nut, surrounded by baked pastry and sweet syrup.
Serve mini Bulbul's Nest at room temperature so its syrup and pastry are easy to enjoy. It pairs well with unsweetened tea or coffee, which balances the dessert's sweetness without competing with its pistachio flavor.
Keep leftover mini Bulbul's Nest in a covered container in a cool, dry place. Moisture can soften the pastry, so avoid leaving it uncovered; in a hot room, refrigeration may be preferable, though it can change the texture.
Yes, mini Bulbul's Nest can be frozen in an airtight container, but thawing may make its syrup-soaked pastry less crisp. Let it thaw at room temperature before serving, and avoid freezing it again after thawing.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.63mg · 4% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B5
0.11mg · 2% DV
Vitamin K
2.45µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
23mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
12mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
49mg · 1% DV
Sodium
28mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Bulbul's Nest (mini) is a traditional Turkish syrup dessert made by shaping fine strands of kadayif pastry into little nests, baking them with butter and finishing them with syrup. A pistachio in the centre is a familiar touch, giving the small pastry its distinctive nest-like look.
The outside is crisp, while the syrup softens the strands inside; pistachio adds a nutty, slightly crunchy contrast. In Turkey it is served with tea or coffee, offered to guests, or enjoyed after a meal. It is an energy-dense sweet, with much of its character coming from syrup and fat rather than protein or fibre. One mini piece is about 35 g, making it easy to serve as a small treat alongside unsweetened tea.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.58g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.63g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 38.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (38.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.