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A square piece of layered, golden-brown pastry with thin, crisp-looking sheets around a thick pale custard filling, lightly dusted with powdered sugar and served on a plate.

Laz pastry Calories

Creamy, starchy, traditional Black Sea dessert

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

220kcal

GI

65medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

80mg

FIBER · 100 G

0.5g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Laz pastry (80 g) has 176 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 28 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 6 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 0.2 µg of B12 covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Laz pastry Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g

176

KCAL / 80G

Carbs

28g

· 10% DV

Protein

3.4g

· 7% DV

Fat

6g

· 8% DV

Fiber

0.4g

· 1% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 8% · Fat 30%

Laz pastry nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (80 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories176 kcal
Total fat6 g8%
Saturated fat3.36 g17%
Trans fat0.02 g
Sodium44 mg2%
Total carbohydrate28 g10%
Fiber0.4 g1%
Protein3.4 g7%

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 Laz pastry?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)80 g176 kcal
1 piece (small)50 g110 kcal
1 slice (thin)60 g132 kcal
1 serving (medium)80 g176 kcal
100 g100 g220 kcal
1 slice (thick)100 g220 kcal
1 piece (large)120 g264 kcal
1 serving (large)150 g330 kcal
1 piece (jumbo)200 g440 kcal

Calculated from 220 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Laz pastry

What is Laz pastry?

Laz pastry is a traditional dessert from Turkey’s Black Sea region, made with thin pastry layers and a creamy custard filling, then finished with syrup. It is also known as Laz böreği, despite being served as a sweet rather than a savory pie.

Where does Laz pastry come from?

Laz pastry comes from the eastern Black Sea region of Turkey and is especially associated with Rize and Artvin. It is part of Laz culinary tradition, with family and local recipes varying in their pastry and custard.

What is Laz pastry made of?

Laz pastry typically contains thin sheets of dough or phyllo, milk-based custard, and syrup. The custard is layered inside the pastry, which is baked until golden before the syrup is added.

How is Laz pastry made?

To make Laz pastry, layer thin pastry sheets with cooled custard, cover with more pastry, and bake until golden. Syrup is added after baking. Scoring the top before it goes into the oven makes it easier to portion neatly.

Does Laz pastry contain black pepper?

Some traditional Laz pastry recipes season the custard with a little black pepper. It adds a subtle savory note that contrasts with the sweet syrup, but it is optional and not included in every version.

Is Laz pastry sweet or savory?

Laz pastry is a dessert, not a savory pastry. Its name can be confusing, but the custard filling and syrup give it a distinctly sweet flavor; it is commonly served after a meal.

How should Laz pastry be served?

Serve Laz pastry after it has absorbed the syrup and cooled, either at room temperature or slightly chilled. Cooling helps the custard set, so the pastry holds together better when sliced.

What makes Laz pastry different from baklava?

Laz pastry has a creamy custard layer between sheets of pastry, while baklava is usually filled with chopped nuts. Their textures differ too: Laz pastry is soft and custardy inside, whereas baklava is crisp and nutty.

Can you make Laz pastry without syrup?

Yes, you can leave the syrup off Laz pastry, but the result will be less sweet and less moist than the traditional version. The custard still provides richness, so serve it soon after baking to keep the pastry from drying out.

How do you store leftover Laz pastry?

Keep leftover Laz pastry covered in the refrigerator because its custard filling is perishable. Bring a portion briefly toward room temperature before serving if you prefer a softer texture; avoid leaving the whole dish out for extended periods.

Laz pastry Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

0.2µg · 8% DV

B2

0.1mg · 8% DV

Biotin

2µg · 7% DV

B5

0.28mg · 6% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

56mg · 8% DV

Calcium

52mg · 5% DV

Selenium

2.8µg · 5% DV

Zinc

0.4mg · 4% DV

Sodium

44mg · 2% DV

Potassium ⭐

64mg · 2% DV

Laz pastry Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

65
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

18.4
Medium

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

How to Burn Off Laz pastry

To burn the 176 calories in 1 piece (medium) (80 g):

🚶

44min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

18min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

24min

Cycling

🏊

21min

Swimming

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

What is Laz pastry?

Laz pastry is a traditional sweet from Turkey’s Black Sea region, especially associated with Rize. It is made with thin layers of pastry wrapped around a thick milk custard, baked until golden and finished with syrup. The crisp, buttery outer layers contrast with the soft, creamy centre.

In its home region it is served as a dessert or with tea, and it is also familiar in Turkish bakeries and homes. For English-speaking readers elsewhere, it is a rich alternative to a custard tart, best enjoyed in a modest slice with unsweetened tea or coffee. It is chiefly a source of carbohydrates: each 100 g provides 35 g, with less protein by comparison.

How Nutritious Is Laz pastry?

Nutrient density

Low

20/ 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

27/ 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.

Is Laz pastry 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 Laz pastry Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Laz pastry Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not 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

Laz pastry Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.36g

MONOUNSATURATED

1.68g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.14g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 12:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (12:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.