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Butter baklava Calories
Butter-rich layered filo pastry dessert with syrup
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Butter baklava (40 g) has 178 calories. That works out to 445 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.1 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 9.6 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Butter baklava Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
178
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
21.1g
· 8% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
9.6g
· 12% 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 47% · Protein 6% · Fat 47%
Butter baklava nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (40 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 178 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.6 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.16 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 84 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.1 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| 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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Butter baklava?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 178 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 20 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 267 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 356 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 445 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 445 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 120 g | 534 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 668 kcal |
Calculated from 445 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Butter baklava
What is butter baklava made of?
Butter baklava is made from thin layers of filo pastry brushed with butter, filled with nuts, baked until crisp, and soaked with syrup. Pistachios and walnuts are common fillings, and recipes vary in the syrup’s flavoring.
Is butter baklava different from regular baklava?
Butter baklava highlights butter as the fat used between its pastry layers. Many traditional baklava recipes also use butter, so the name may emphasize a richer buttery flavor rather than identify a completely separate style.
Why is butter brushed between the layers of butter baklava?
Butter separates and coats the filo sheets in butter baklava, helping the layers bake into a crisp, flaky texture. It also contributes a distinctive rich aroma; spreading it evenly matters more than letting it pool in the pastry.
What nuts are used in butter baklava?
Pistachios and walnuts are the most common nuts in butter baklava. Pistachio versions are especially associated with Gaziantep-style baklava, while walnut fillings are also popular. The filling depends on the recipe and regional preference.
How do you keep butter baklava crisp after baking?
Keep butter baklava in a covered container in a cool, dry place, rather than the refrigerator, where moisture can soften the filo. Avoid sealing it while it is still warm, since trapped steam can make the pastry soggy.
Can you freeze butter baklava?
Yes, butter baklava can be frozen in an airtight container, with pieces separated so they do not stick together. Thaw it at room temperature before serving; the pastry may be a little less crisp than when freshly made.
Should butter baklava be served warm or at room temperature?
Butter baklava is usually served at room temperature, when its syrup has settled and its layers are easy to handle. If you prefer it slightly warm, heat it gently; too much heat can make the syrup runny and the pastry lose its crispness.
Where is butter baklava especially well known?
Butter baklava is strongly associated with Gaziantep in southeastern Türkiye, a city renowned for pistachio baklava. Baklava’s broader history spans Ottoman and regional cuisines, so it is difficult to assign the dessert’s origins to one place alone.
Can you make butter baklava with less syrup?
Yes, you can use less syrup in butter baklava, though the result will be less sweet and may feel drier. Add the syrup gradually after baking so you can stop once the pastry has absorbed enough for your taste.
Can people with diabetes eat butter baklava?
People with diabetes can sometimes fit a small piece of butter baklava into a planned meal, but its syrup and pastry can raise blood glucose. The effect varies by person, so follow your own glucose-management plan.
Butter baklava Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
38µg · 4% DV
Vitamin E
0.56mg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
B3
0.44mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.18mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
37mg · 5% DV
Selenium
2.6µg · 5% DV
Sodium
84mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
54mg · 2% DV
Butter baklava Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Butter baklava
To burn the 178 calories in 1 piece (medium) (40 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Butter baklava?
Butter baklava is a layered pastry associated with Turkish and wider Ottoman culinary traditions. Thin sheets of filo are layered with butter and usually chopped nuts, then baked until crisp and soaked in syrup; the filling and regional style can vary.
Its top is flaky, while the centre is tender and syrupy, making it a rich dessert often served in small pieces after a meal or at celebrations. In Turkey it commonly accompanies tea or Turkish coffee, and elsewhere it is enjoyed as a sweet treat with coffee or tea. With 445 calories per 100 g, it is energy-dense, so a modest piece is often satisfying; unsweetened tea makes a good pairing.
How Nutritious Is Butter baklava?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Butter baklava Processed?
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.
Does Butter baklava Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Butter baklava Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Butter baklava Fat Profile
SATURATED
4.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 64:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (64:1).
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