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Traditional Turkish syrup-soaked pastry made with thin phyllo and nuts
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Homemade saray burma (80 g) has 372 calories. That works out to 465 calories per 100 g. It contains 42.2 g of carbs, 5.1 g of protein, 20.9 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
372
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
42.2g
· 15% DV
Protein
5.1g
· 10% DV
Fat
20.9g
· 27% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 5% · Fat 50%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 372 kcal | |
| Total fat | 20.9 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 8.16 g | 41% |
| Trans fat | 0.16 g | |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 42.2 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% |
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) | 80 g | 372 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 20 g | 93 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 40 g | 186 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 209 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 465 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 465 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 558 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 160 g | 744 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 837 kcal |
Calculated from 465 calories per 100 g.
Homemade saray burma is a Turkish syrup-soaked pastry made by rolling thin phyllo around nuts, baking it, and adding syrup. Its distinctive twisted or rolled shape sets it apart from many pastries served as flat, layered pieces.
Homemade saray burma is made by placing ground nuts in or between thin sheets of phyllo, rolling the pastry, and shaping it into coils or twists. The pieces are baked until golden, then soaked with syrup.
Homemade saray burma is commonly filled with walnuts or pistachios. Almonds and hazelnuts can also work, depending on the recipe; finely chopped nuts are easier to roll into the delicate phyllo without making the pastry bulky.
Homemade saray burma uses the same broad combination of thin pastry, nuts, and syrup as baklava, but it is typically rolled or twisted into its shape. Baklava is more often assembled in flat layers and cut into pieces.
Yes, homemade saray burma is a Turkish-style syrup pastry. It belongs to a wider family of layered and rolled pastries found across the region, and recipes vary in the nuts, shaping, and syrup used.
Homemade saray burma can turn soggy if it is underbaked, covered while still warm, or drenched in too much syrup. Let the baked pastry cool as directed by the recipe, and add syrup gradually so it can absorb without becoming saturated.
Yes, homemade saray burma can be made ahead and stored once fully cooled. Keep it covered in a cool, dry place so it does not dry out or absorb moisture; avoid sealing it while warm, which can soften the pastry.
Yes, homemade saray burma can be frozen after it has cooled. Seal it well in a freezer-safe container, then thaw it at room temperature before serving. The phyllo may be less crisp after thawing than when freshly baked.
Homemade saray burma is usually served in small pieces as a dessert, often with Turkish tea or coffee. Its syrup and nut filling make it rich, so it also works well as part of a dessert platter rather than a large standalone portion.
Yes, homemade saray burma can be made with different nut fillings, such as walnuts, pistachios, or almonds. The filling changes the flavor and texture, but finely ground or chopped nuts are easiest to wrap neatly in thin phyllo.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.28mg · 9% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B3
0.96mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.6µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.42mg · 18% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
86mg · 12% DV
Selenium
5.2µg · 9% DV
Sodium
132mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
116mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Homemade saray burma is a traditional Turkish syrup-soaked pastry, made by wrapping thin phyllo around chopped nuts, twisting it into shape, baking it and adding syrup. Butter or another fat gives the layers their richness, while the nut filling varies by household. The finished pastry is crisp at the edges, with a tender, syrup-softened centre.
In Turkey it is commonly served to guests and at celebrations, alongside tea or Turkish coffee. Its syrup and rich pastry make it an energy-dense sweet; a 100 g portion provides 465 calories. For a lighter serving, choose a smaller piece and enjoy it with unsweetened tea.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.96g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 96:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (96:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.