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Traditional syrup-soaked pastry dessert; high in energy and sugar
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Syrup-soaked samsa dessert (80 g) has 330 calories. That works out to 412 calories per 100 g. It contains 46.7 g of carbs, 4.9 g of protein, 13.8 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 8.8 µg of Selenium covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
330
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
46.7g
· 17% DV
Protein
4.9g
· 10% DV
Fat
13.8g
· 18% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 6% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 330 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.8 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.88 g | 24% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 46.7 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.8 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) | 80 g | 330 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 20 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 115 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 40 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 185 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 412 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 494 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 160 g | 659 kcal |
| 1 serving (triple) | 240 g | 989 kcal |
Calculated from 412 calories per 100 g.
A syrup-soaked samsa dessert is a sweet filled pastry, usually made by wrapping dough around a nut filling, baking it, and soaking it with syrup. It is distinct from savory samsa pastries, which are commonly filled with meat or vegetables.
To make a syrup-soaked samsa dessert, fill thin pastry with chopped nuts, shape and seal it, then bake until golden. Pour cooled syrup over the hot pastry and let it rest so the syrup can soak in.
A syrup-soaked samsa dessert is sweet, typically filled with nuts and finished with syrup. Savory samsa is a separate pastry tradition, often containing meat or vegetables and served as a snack or meal rather than a dessert.
Chopped walnuts are a common filling for a syrup-soaked samsa dessert. Depending on the recipe, cooks may use other nuts, such as almonds or hazelnuts, and add spices like cinnamon for extra flavor.
Use cooled syrup on a hot, freshly baked syrup-soaked samsa dessert. The contrast helps the pastry absorb the syrup without needing to simmer in it; add the syrup gradually to avoid making the pastry soggy.
Yes, phyllo can be used for a syrup-soaked samsa dessert. Keep the sheets covered while assembling so they do not dry out, and brush the layers with butter or oil to help them bake crisp and golden.
A syrup-soaked samsa dessert can turn soggy if the pastry is underbaked, too much syrup is added, or it is stored while covered and warm. Bake it until golden, pour syrup gradually, and let it cool uncovered.
Yes, freeze a syrup-soaked samsa dessert before adding syrup for a better texture after reheating. Wrap the baked, cooled pastries airtight; thaw and warm them, then pour on freshly prepared syrup before serving.
A syrup-soaked samsa dessert keeps for several days in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate it; bring it toward room temperature before serving for a softer, more fragrant bite.
Serve a syrup-soaked samsa dessert with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance its sweetness. A small portion is often enough after a meal, and plain yogurt can provide a cool contrast if you prefer something creamy.
Vitamins
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
B3
1.12mg · 7% DV
Vitamin E
0.88mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Selenium
8.8µg · 16% DV
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
62mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Sodium
132mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
94mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Syrup-soaked samsa dessert is a baked pastry sweet, commonly made by folding thin pastry around a walnut filling and soaking it in syrup. Recipes vary in the shape and filling; despite the name, it is a dessert rather than the savoury Central Asian samsa. It is found in regional and home-style cooking, where the pastry may be prepared with filo-like sheets.
The outside is lightly crisp, while the syrup softens the pastry and gives it a pronounced sweetness. It is typically served as a small dessert after a meal or alongside tea or coffee. The pastry, filling and syrup make it energy-dense: a 100 g portion provides 412 kcal. For a lighter serving, have a smaller piece and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
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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
4.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 68:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (68:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.