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Turkish syrupy dessert with pistachio
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Bulbul Yuvasi Dessert (40 g) has 164 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.2 g of carbs, 2.1 g of protein, 6.8 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
164
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
23.2g
· 8% DV
Protein
2.1g
· 4% DV
Fat
6.8g
· 9% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 5% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.08 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.8 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 (medium) | 40 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 20 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 123 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 55 g | 226 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 328 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 328 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 492 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 200 g | 820 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Bulbul Yuvasi dessert is a Turkish syrup-soaked pastry shaped like a small nest. It is commonly made with thin baklava pastry, butter, syrup, and pistachios placed in the hollow center.
No, Bulbul Yuvasi dessert is not simply baklava in a different shape. Both use thin pastry and syrup, but this dessert is formed into individual rings with a hollow center, usually filled with pistachios.
Bulbul Yuvasi dessert takes its name from its nest-like shape: the pastry is rolled into a round coil with a dip in the middle. The pistachio filling sits in that center.
Bulbul Yuvasi dessert is made by buttering thin pastry, rolling it around a narrow rod, gathering it into a ring, and adding pistachios in the center. Bake until golden, then pour cooled syrup over the hot pastries.
Bulbul Yuvasi dessert is usually made with thin baklava pastry, often sold as phyllo or yufka. Its delicate layers can be shaped into a nest; thicker pastry may produce a heavier, less crisp result.
For crisp Bulbul Yuvasi dessert, bake the pastry until well browned and pour cooled syrup over it while it is still hot. Add the syrup gradually, since excess liquid can soften the delicate pastry.
Yes, walnuts or another finely chopped nut can replace pistachios in Bulbul Yuvasi dessert. Pistachios are the familiar filling and give it its characteristic look, while other nuts change the flavor and appearance.
Store Bulbul Yuvasi dessert covered in a cool, dry place, away from humidity. Refrigeration can make the pastry firm and affect its texture, so an airtight container at room temperature is preferable for short-term storage.
Yes, Bulbul Yuvasi dessert can be frozen in a sealed container, though thawing may reduce the pastry’s crispness. Let it thaw at room temperature and avoid reheating it with extra syrup, which can make it soggy.
Bulbul Yuvasi dessert is often served with Turkish tea or unsweetened Turkish coffee. Their unsweetened, slightly bitter taste balances the pastry’s syrup, making either a natural choice after a meal.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.48mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.84µg · 3% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
B5
0.12mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.09mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
26mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
13mg · 3% DV
Sodium
48mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
44mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 164 calories in 1 piece (medium) (40 g):
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Bulbul Yuvasi Dessert is a Turkish syrup-soaked sweet shaped like a bird’s nest. It is commonly made by arranging fine strands of kadayif pastry into small rounds, baking them until golden, then adding syrup and a pistachio centre. Recipes vary, and some versions use a different nut or pastry preparation.
The outside is crisp, while the syrup softens the strands inside; pistachios bring a fragrant, crunchy contrast. In Turkey it is served after a meal or alongside tea or Turkish coffee, and is also at home on festive tables. It is rich in carbohydrates and fat, with comparatively little protein. A small piece with unsweetened tea makes a satisfying finish without needing another rich dessert.
Low
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Low
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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
2.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.