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Traditional syrup-soaked dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sam Bayadi dessert (90 g) has 299 calories. That works out to 332 calories per 100 g. It contains 44.8 g of carbs, 4.9 g of protein, 11.3 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 7.6 µg of Selenium covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
299
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
44.8g
· 16% DV
Protein
4.9g
· 10% DV
Fat
11.3g
· 14% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 7% · Fat 33%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 299 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.3 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.69 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 133 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% |
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) | 90 g | 299 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 149 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 149 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 332 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 398 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 465 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 598 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 180 g | 598 kcal |
Calculated from 332 calories per 100 g.
Sam Bayadi dessert is a traditional baked sweet served soaked in syrup. Recipes may use a flour- or semolina-based mixture and often finish with nuts, though ingredients and naming vary between versions.
Sam Bayadi dessert is made with a baked batter or dough, sweet syrup, and sometimes semolina, yogurt or milk, and nuts. The exact proportions and additions vary by household recipe.
To make Sam Bayadi dessert, spread the prepared mixture in a baking tray, bake it until set and golden, then add syrup. Let it rest so the syrup can soak through before cutting.
Sam Bayadi dessert is associated by name with Damascus and is known as a traditional syrup-soaked sweet. Its precise origin is not consistently documented, and versions of the recipe vary across communities.
Sam Bayadi dessert and basbousa can resemble each other because both are baked, syrup-soaked sweets, often made with semolina. They are not always identical: recipes, toppings, texture, and local names differ.
Sam Bayadi dessert can stay dry in the middle if the pieces are too thick, the syrup is too dense, or the dessert has not rested long enough. Pour syrup evenly and allow time for it to absorb.
Sam Bayadi dessert is usually served at room temperature after it has absorbed the syrup. Chilling it is also fine, but letting refrigerated pieces sit briefly before serving softens the texture.
Sam Bayadi dessert keeps for several days in a tightly covered container in a cool place. Refrigerate it in warm weather, and keep it covered so the syrup-soaked pieces do not dry out.
Yes, Sam Bayadi dessert can be frozen in airtight portions. Thaw it in the refrigerator and bring it toward room temperature before serving; freezing may make the texture slightly softer.
Yes, let Sam Bayadi dessert rest after adding the syrup before cutting it. This gives the syrup time to spread through the baked layer and helps the pieces hold their shape.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
61.2µg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.89µg · 6% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Vitamin E
0.81mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7.56µg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
77mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Sodium
133mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
83mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Sam Bayadi dessert is a Levantine-style baked sweet, associated with Damascus and made by soaking a baked semolina- or flour-based mixture in syrup. Recipes vary, but the mixture may include dairy and eggs, with nuts used in or over the pastry. Once it has absorbed the syrup, the crumb is moist and tender, often with a lightly browned top and a distinctly sweet finish.
It is usually served in small pieces as a dessert or alongside tea or coffee. For English-speaking readers, it makes a rich after-dinner treat rather than an everyday snack; 100 g provides 332 kcal. A smaller portion, perhaps with unsweetened tea or coffee, lets its syrupy sweetness come through without making the serving feel too heavy.
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
3.69g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.41g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 55.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (55.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.