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Walnut, syrup-soaked Turkish pastry, made with phyllo dough
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Bulbul Yuvasi with Walnut (45 g) has 189 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.8 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g
189
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
24.8g
· 9% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 5% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 189 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.03 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.8 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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) | 45 g | 189 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 60 g | 252 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 378 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 420 kcal |
Calculated from 420 calories per 100 g.
Bulbul Yuvasi with Walnut is a Turkish syrup-soaked pastry made by shaping thin phyllo into a nest and filling its center with walnuts. It is baked until golden, then soaked with syrup for a crisp-edged, sweet finish.
Bulbul Yuvasi with Walnut is made by brushing thin phyllo sheets with butter, rolling or shaping them into nests, and adding walnuts in the middle. After baking until golden, cooks pour syrup over the pastry and let it absorb before serving.
No, Bulbul Yuvasi with Walnut is not simply baklava in a different shape. Both use phyllo, nuts, and syrup, but this pastry is formed into individual nests with walnuts in the center, while baklava is usually layered and cut into pieces.
For Bulbul Yuvasi with Walnut, the usual method is to pour hot syrup over the baked pastry after it has cooled. This helps the phyllo take up the syrup without making the finished nests as soggy as pouring hot syrup over hot pastry can.
Store Bulbul Yuvasi with Walnut in a covered container in a cool, dry place, rather than the refrigerator, which can make the pastry firm and affect its texture. Keep it away from humidity so the phyllo stays as crisp as possible.
Yes, you can freeze Bulbul Yuvasi with Walnut, although the phyllo may lose some crispness after thawing. Freeze the pieces in a sealed container with parchment between layers, then thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Bulbul Yuvasi with Walnut can turn soggy if it absorbs too much syrup or sits in a humid, tightly sealed environment while still warm. Let it cool before covering, and add syrup gradually so the pastry can absorb it without becoming saturated.
Serve Bulbul Yuvasi with Walnut with unsweetened Turkish tea or black coffee. Their clean, slightly bitter taste balances the dessert’s syrup and walnuts, making either a familiar choice for an after-dinner treat or an afternoon sweet.
Yes, store-bought phyllo works well for Bulbul Yuvasi with Walnut and makes the pastry quicker to assemble. Keep unused sheets covered so they do not dry out, brush the layers lightly with butter, and shape them gently into nests.
Bulbul Yuvasi with Walnut is a Turkish pastry, and its name means “nightingale’s nest,” referring to its nest-like shape. It belongs to the family of syrup-soaked phyllo sweets popular across Turkey, often served at celebrations and alongside tea.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.54mg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.23mg · 10% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
27mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
13mg · 3% DV
Sodium
54mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
50mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Bulbul Yuvasi with Walnut is a Turkish pastry made by shaping thin phyllo into little nests, filling them with walnuts and soaking the baked pastries in syrup. The layered pastry turns crisp around the edges and tender where it absorbs the syrup, while the walnuts bring a toasted, earthy flavour. It is sweet and rich rather than light.
In Turkey, it is commonly offered after a meal, at celebrations or alongside tea; Turkish coffee is another good pairing. For English-speaking readers elsewhere, it works well as a small dessert with unsweetened tea or coffee. Its syrup and pastry make it energy-dense, at about 420 kcal per 100 g, so one medium piece is often enough when you want something sweet.
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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
2.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.83g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.