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Saçarası Calories
Thin pastry, walnut filling, syrup-soaked traditional Turkish dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Saçarası (70 g) has 259 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 39.9 g of carbs, 3.6 g of protein, 9.1 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Saçarası Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 70 g
259
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
39.9g
· 15% DV
Protein
3.6g
· 7% DV
Fat
9.1g
· 12% 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 62% · Protein 6% · Fat 32%
Saçarası nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (70 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 259 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.1 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.89 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 77 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 39.9 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% |
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 Saçarası?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 259 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 slice (medium) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 333 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 444 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 518 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Saçarası
What is Saçarası, and where does it come from?
Saçarası is a traditional Turkish syrup-soaked pastry dessert especially associated with Konya. It is made with thin pastry layers and a walnut filling, and its name is commonly linked to the traditional way of cooking it between heated metal saçs.
How is Saçarası traditionally cooked?
Traditionally, Saçarası is cooked between two heated saçs—convex metal cooking surfaces—rather than in a conventional oven. The pastry is layered with walnut filling, cooked until browned, then soaked with syrup; home cooks often use an oven instead.
How is Saçarası different from baklava?
Both Saçarası and baklava use thin pastry, nuts, and syrup, but Saçarası is particularly associated with Konya and its traditional cooking between saçs. Baklava is usually baked in layered trays and has many regional shapes and fillings.
What is Saçarası filled with?
Saçarası is typically filled with walnuts between thin layers of pastry and finished with syrup. Recipes can vary, and the dough may include ingredients such as eggs or dairy, but walnuts are the characteristic filling.
Can you make Saçarası at home without a saç?
Yes, you can make Saçarası at home in a regular oven if you do not have a saç. Use thin pastry layers and a walnut filling, bake until golden, then add the syrup; it will not have exactly the same traditional cooking method.
Is Saçarası served hot or cold?
Saçarası is usually served after it has been cooked and had time to absorb the syrup. It can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature; letting it rest briefly helps the pastry and syrup settle together.
What should you serve with Saçarası?
Turkish tea is a classic drink to serve with Saçarası. Its unsweetened, slightly brisk taste balances the rich syrup and walnut filling, making it a natural choice when the dessert is served to guests.
How should you store leftover Saçarası?
Keep leftover Saçarası covered in a cool, dry place. In hot weather, refrigerate it in a sealed container, though chilling can firm up the pastry; let it come closer to room temperature before serving.
Can you freeze Saçarası?
You can freeze Saçarası, but freezing and thawing may soften its pastry and change its texture. Wrap it well and thaw it gradually; for the best crispness, it is preferable to enjoy it freshly made.
Can people with diabetes eat Saçarası?
People with diabetes can include Saçarası only if it fits their individual meal and blood-glucose plan, since its syrup and pastry can raise blood sugar. A clinician or dietitian can advise on an appropriate portion for their needs.
Saçarası Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Vitamin E
0.49mg · 3% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
B5
0.15mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.27mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
38mg · 5% DV
Selenium
2.45µg · 4% DV
Sodium
77mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
Saçarası Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Saçarası
To burn the 259 calories in 1 piece (medium) (70 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Saçarası?
Saçarası is a traditional Turkish syrup dessert associated with Konya. Thin pastry is layered with walnuts and often clotted cream, then baked and soaked with syrup; its name is linked to cooking between two saç, or metal griddles. The layers turn crisp at the edges while the filling stays tender, with a rich, sweet finish. In Turkey it is served as a dessert after a meal or alongside tea or coffee, sometimes slightly warm. It is energy-dense and high in carbohydrates, so a modest piece makes a satisfying treat. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance its sweetness.
How Nutritious Is Saçarası?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Saçarası 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 Saçarası Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Saçarası 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
Saçarası Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.89g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.29g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.5:1).
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