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Traditional syrup-soaked layered pastry with pistachios
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Pistachio Bird's Eye Baklava (35 g) has 165 calories. That works out to 470 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.8 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 8.6 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 35 g
165
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
19.8g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
8.6g
· 11% 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 48% · Protein 6% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.6 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.87 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 65 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19.8 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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 (small) | 35 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 25 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 235 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 329 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 470 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 470 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 494 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 250 g | 1175 kcal |
Calculated from 470 calories per 100 g.
Pistachio Bird's Eye Baklava is a syrup-soaked pastry made by rolling thin layers of filo around pistachios into small, rounded pieces. Its compact, eye-like shape distinguishes it from baklava cut into squares or diamonds.
To make Pistachio Bird's Eye Baklava, thin filo sheets are brushed with butter, filled with pistachios, and rolled into small coils before baking. Syrup is poured over the baked pastries, and the balance of syrup temperature and thickness helps preserve their texture.
Pistachio Bird's Eye Baklava gets its name from the small rounded shape of each pastry, which resembles an eye. The coil also makes the pistachio filling visible, unlike the layered cross-section of a square-cut piece.
Pistachio Bird's Eye Baklava is shaped into individual coils rather than baked as a flat layered slab and cut into diamonds or squares. The rolled shape gives each piece a distinct look and a concentrated pistachio filling.
Pistachio Bird's Eye Baklava is typically made with thin filo pastry, pistachios, butter, and a sugar syrup. Recipes may use lemon in the syrup to balance its sweetness, while the amount and coarseness of the pistachio filling vary.
Pistachio Bird's Eye Baklava is usually served at room temperature after the syrup has soaked into the pastry. It does not need to be served hot; warming it can soften the crisp filo layers.
Store Pistachio Bird's Eye Baklava in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to keep the filo crisp. Refrigeration is usually unnecessary and can make the pastry less crisp, though it can be useful in a very warm room.
Yes, Pistachio Bird's Eye Baklava can be frozen in an airtight container, with pieces separated so they do not stick together. Thaw it at room temperature before serving; the pastry may be less crisp than when freshly made.
Pistachio Bird's Eye Baklava pairs well with unsweetened black tea or coffee, which balances the syrup's sweetness. Serve it as a small dessert after a meal or alongside other pastries without adding more syrup.
Pistachio Bird's Eye Baklava is likely stale if its filo has lost its crispness, feels unusually soft, or has an off smell. Keep it covered and dry; discard it if you notice mold or any other clear signs of spoilage.
Vitamins
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
Vitamin E
0.74mg · 5% DV
B6
0.08mg · 5% DV
B3
0.47mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.15mg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
50mg · 7% DV
Selenium
3.22µg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.13mg · 6% DV
Sodium
65mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
74mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Pistachio Bird's Eye Baklava is a Turkish style of baklava made by rolling thin pastry layers with butter and pistachios into small, rounded, eye-like coils, then soaking them in syrup. It belongs to the wider tradition of layered, syrup-sweetened pastries found across Türkiye and the former Ottoman lands.
The outside is crisp and flaky, while the centre is nutty and syrup-soft. In Türkiye it is served for celebrations, to guests, or after a meal, often with Turkish coffee or tea; elsewhere, it also pairs well with unsweetened coffee. It is an energy-dense sweet, with much of its energy coming from carbohydrates and fat. A small piece is a practical way to enjoy it without making it the main event.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.87g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.31g
Omega 6:3 ratio 74.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (74.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.