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Syrup-soaked triangular walnut pastry
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Love Triangle Dessert (70 g) has 267 calories. That works out to 382 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.4 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 11.5 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 8.4 µg of Selenium covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 70 g
267
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
38.4g
· 14% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
11.5g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 6% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 267 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.5 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.78 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 88 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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) | 70 g | 267 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 153 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 70 g | 267 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 382 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 382 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 535 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 140 g | 535 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 210 g | 802 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 250 g | 955 kcal |
Calculated from 382 calories per 100 g.
Love Triangle Dessert is a triangular pastry filled with walnuts and soaked in syrup. Recipes vary in their pastry, filling seasonings, and syrup, so the name does not point to one fixed formula.
To shape Love Triangle Dessert, place walnut filling on thin pastry and fold the pastry over it in successive triangles, keeping the filling enclosed. Seal the edges before baking so the pieces hold their shape.
Love Triangle Dessert is commonly presented as a Turkish-style syrup pastry, but it has no widely established regional origin. Home recipes differ, so it is safer to describe it by its shape and walnut filling.
Thin yufka or filo-style pastry is a practical choice for Love Triangle Dessert because it folds into layers and bakes crisp. Use the pastry specified by your recipe, since thicker dough needs different handling.
For crisper Love Triangle Dessert, bake the folded pieces until well browned and avoid leaving them submerged in syrup. Add syrup in stages, allowing the pastry to absorb it without sitting in a pool.
Yes, you can use less syrup for Love Triangle Dessert by spooning it over the pastry instead of soaking the pieces. The result will be less sweet and may have a drier center than the classic syrup-soaked version.
Yes, lightly toasting the walnuts for Love Triangle Dessert can bring out their aroma. Let them cool before mixing or filling the pastry, and avoid over-toasting them because they continue to cook in the oven.
Serve Love Triangle Dessert with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance its syrupy sweetness. Plain yogurt is not a typical pairing; a small portion of clotted cream or vanilla ice cream works better for a richer dessert plate.
Yes, you can fold Love Triangle Dessert in advance and keep the uncooked pieces covered until baking. Add the syrup after baking rather than before, which helps the pastry bake properly and retain a better texture.
Keep leftover Love Triangle Dessert in a covered container in a cool, dry place, away from moisture. If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate it; let the pieces lose their chill before serving for better flavor and texture.
Vitamins
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Vitamin E
0.91mg · 6% DV
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
B12
0.13µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
8.4µg · 15% DV
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
64mg · 9% DV
Sodium
88mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
83mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 267 calories in 1 piece (medium) (70 g):
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Love Triangle Dessert is a Turkish-style sweet made as a triangular walnut pastry soaked in syrup. Its combination of pastry, nutty filling and syrup places it among the rich, bakery-style treats found in Turkish sweet shops.
The pastry is tender where it has absorbed the syrup, with a more structured bite around the edges. In Turkey it is served after a meal or alongside tea; elsewhere, it works well as a small dessert with coffee or unsweetened tea. It is energy-dense, with 382 kcal per 100 g, so a modest portion is often satisfying. Pair it with a plain drink to balance its sweetness.
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.
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.
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
3.78g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.78g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.87g
Omega 6:3 ratio 45.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (45.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.