1 piece (medium) of Homemade walnut baklava with light syrup (40 g) has 172 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.7 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 9.6 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Manganese covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Homemade walnut baklava with light syrup Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

430

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

49.2g

· 18% DV

Protein

6.1g

· 12% DV

Fat

24.1g

· 31% DV

Fiber

2.7g

· 10% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 6% · Fat 49%

Homemade walnut baklava with light syrup Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin E

2.1mg · 14% DV

0.12mg · 10% DV

Biotin

3µg · 10% DV

1.2mg · 8% DV

Minerals

Manganese

1mg · 43% DV

Phosphorus

130mg · 19% DV

Selenium

10µg · 18% DV

Magnesium

57mg · 14% DV

How Nutritious Is Homemade walnut baklava with light syrup?

Nutrient density

Low

31/ 100

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

23/ 100

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.

Homemade walnut baklava with light syrup Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Homemade walnut baklava with light syrup

To burn the 430 calories in 100 g:

🚶

106min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

44min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

59min

Cycling

🏊

50min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Homemade walnut baklava with light syrup 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 Homemade walnut baklava with light syrup Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes

Dairy yes

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts yes

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Homemade walnut baklava with light syrup Good For?

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

Homemade walnut baklava with light syrup Fat Profile

SATURATED

6.3g

MONOUNSATURATED

5.2g

POLYUNSATURATED

12.7g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 5.6:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (5.6:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026