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Traditional Turkish dessert, syrup-soaked, pistachio, high sugar
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Bulbul Yuvası with syrup (40 g) has 164 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.8 g of carbs, 2.1 g of protein, 6.4 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 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
164
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
24.8g
· 9% DV
Protein
2.1g
· 4% DV
Fat
6.4g
· 8% 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 60% · Protein 5% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.4 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.28 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.8 g | 9% |
| 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 (small) | 25 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 80 g | 328 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 80 g | 328 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 492 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 120 g | 492 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Bulbul Yuvası with syrup is a Turkish dessert made from shredded kadayıf shaped into small nests, often filled with pistachios, baked, and soaked in syrup. The strands turn crisp at the edges and soft where they absorb the syrup.
Bulbul Yuvası with syrup is made by shaping butter-coated strands of kadayıf into nests, adding a nut filling, and baking them until golden. Syrup is poured over the baked nests so they absorb sweetness while keeping some texture.
Bulbul Yuvası with syrup is formed from shredded kadayıf arranged in individual nests, while baklava is usually built from layers of thin pastry. Both can contain nuts and syrup, but their pastry texture and shape are noticeably different.
Bulbul Yuvası with syrup gets its name from the nest-like shape made by curling shredded kadayıf into a ring with a hollow center. The center is commonly filled with pistachios, which makes the finished pastry resemble a small bird's nest.
Bulbul Yuvası with syrup is commonly filled with pistachios, though some versions use other chopped nuts. The filling sits in the hollow center of the kadayıf nest, so each piece combines a crisp pastry exterior with a nutty middle.
Bulbul Yuvası with syrup is usually served at room temperature after the pastry has had time to absorb the syrup. It pairs well with unsweetened Turkish coffee or tea, which balances the dessert’s rich sweetness.
To help Bulbul Yuvası with syrup stay crisp, bake the kadayıf until golden and pour cooled syrup over the hot pastry. Store it covered in a cool, dry place; refrigeration can make the pastry firmer and less crisp.
Yes, you can make Bulbul Yuvası with syrup at home using shredded kadayıf, butter, nuts, and sugar syrup. Shape the kadayıf firmly into small nests before baking, then add the syrup gradually to avoid oversaturating the pastry.
Store leftover Bulbul Yuvası with syrup in a covered container in a cool, dry spot if the room is not hot. If it needs refrigeration, let it return to room temperature before serving; the texture may be less crisp than when freshly made.
Yes, Bulbul Yuvası with syrup can be frozen in an airtight container, although thawing may soften its crisp kadayıf strands. Thaw it in the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature before serving; avoid freezing it again after thawing.
Vitamins
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.48mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.84µg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.09mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
25mg · 4% DV
Zinc
0.28mg · 3% DV
Sodium
34mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Bulbul Yuvası with syrup is a Turkish pastry made by shaping thin baklava dough into little nests, adding pistachios and baking them before soaking them in syrup. The pastry is crisp at the edges, tender where it absorbs the syrup, and sweet with a nutty centre.
In Turkey, it is commonly served after a meal or offered to guests at celebrations, often alongside Turkish coffee or tea. It is energy-dense and high in sugar, with comparatively little protein or fibre, so a small piece makes a satisfying sweet bite. Serve it with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance its sweetness.
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
— Not 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
2.28g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.56g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.84g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.