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Crimean baklava Calories
Syrup-soaked fried pastry dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Crimean baklava (60 g) has 258 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 36.9 g of carbs, 3.5 g of protein, 11.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 6.6 µg of Selenium covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Crimean baklava Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
258
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
36.9g
· 13% DV
Protein
3.5g
· 7% DV
Fat
11.2g
· 14% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 5% · Fat 39%
Crimean baklava nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (60 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 258 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.2 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.06 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36.9 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% |
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 Crimean baklava?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 25 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 387 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 110 g | 473 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 516 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 645 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crimean baklava
What is Crimean baklava?
Crimean baklava is a Crimean Tatar dessert made from thin dough cut into strips, fried, and coated in syrup. Despite its name, it is not built from the baked layers of filo pastry associated with many other kinds of baklava.
Where does Crimean baklava come from?
Crimean baklava comes from Crimean Tatar cooking. It is also made in communities shaped by Crimean Tatar migration, where family recipes may vary in the dough shape and the syrup used.
How is Crimean baklava different from Turkish baklava?
Crimean baklava is made by frying cut dough strips, while Turkish baklava is typically assembled from thin pastry sheets and baked. Both are syrup sweets, but their cooking methods create notably different textures.
Is Crimean baklava fried or baked?
Crimean baklava is fried, not baked. The dough is cut into strips and cooked in hot oil before being coated with syrup, giving it a crisp exterior that softens as it absorbs the syrup.
Does Crimean baklava use honey or sugar syrup?
Crimean baklava is commonly coated with a sugar syrup, and some recipes include honey. The sweetener varies by recipe, so honey is not essential to every version.
What is the dough in Crimean baklava cut into?
Crimean baklava dough is usually rolled thin and cut into strips before frying. The strips may be shaped or arranged differently across recipes, but thin, even pieces help them cook consistently.
Is Crimean baklava the same as chak-chak?
No, Crimean baklava and chak-chak are related fried-dough sweets, but they are not simply interchangeable names. Their shapes, preparation traditions, and ways of combining the fried dough with syrup or honey can differ.
How do you keep Crimean baklava crisp?
Serve Crimean baklava soon after frying and coating it with syrup for the crispest texture. As it stands, the fried dough absorbs moisture and softens; a thick coating of syrup makes that change more noticeable.
What is usually served with Crimean baklava?
Crimean baklava is often served with tea or coffee. An unsweetened drink balances the dessert’s syrupy sweetness, and small pieces work well as part of a shared dessert spread.
Can you make Crimean baklava ahead of time?
You can prepare the dough for Crimean baklava ahead, but fry and syrup-coat it close to serving for a fresher texture. Store finished pieces in a covered container in a cool, dry place; they soften as they sit.
Crimean baklava Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
Vitamin E
0.84mg · 6% DV
B3
0.66mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6.6µg · 12% DV
Manganese
0.17mg · 7% DV
Iron
1.14mg · 6% DV
Sodium
126mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
57mg · 2% DV
Crimean baklava Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Crimean baklava
To burn the 258 calories in 1 piece (medium) (60 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Crimean baklava?
Crimean baklava is a Crimean Tatar pastry dessert, usually made by cutting thinly rolled dough into pieces, frying them, then soaking them in syrup. Recipes and shapes vary, but the crisp fried pastry and sweet syrup are its defining features.
It is rich and crunchy at first, with a softer, syrupy finish. In Crimea it is served as a sweet treat, often alongside tea; elsewhere, it works just as well with tea or coffee after a meal. The frying and syrup make it energy-dense: it provides 430 calories per 100 g. Because it is quite sweet, a modest piece is often enough, especially alongside an unsweetened drink.
How Nutritious Is Crimean 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 Crimean 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 Crimean baklava Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Crimean 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
Crimean baklava Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 126:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (126:1).
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