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Tahini dry baklava cookie Calories
Tahini-based dry baklava-style cookie without syrup
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Tahini dry baklava cookie (35 g) has 174 calories. That works out to 498 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.8 g of carbs, 3.2 g of protein, 9.9 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Tahini dry baklava cookie Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
174
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
18.8g
· 7% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
9.9g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 7% · Fat 51%
Tahini dry baklava cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (35 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 174 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.9 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.83 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% |
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 Tahini dry baklava cookie?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 174 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 18 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 100 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 249 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 299 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 349 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 448 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 498 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 523 kcal |
Calculated from 498 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tahini dry baklava cookie
What is a tahini dry baklava cookie?
A tahini dry baklava cookie is a baked, cookie-shaped sweet inspired by baklava and flavored with tahini, but it is not soaked in syrup. It is usually crisp or crumbly and is served as a hand-held treat rather than in pastry layers.
How is a tahini dry baklava cookie different from baklava?
A tahini dry baklava cookie is baked as a cookie, while traditional baklava is made with layered pastry and soaked in syrup. Tahini gives the cookie a toasted sesame flavor, and its dry texture makes it less sticky to handle.
Does a tahini dry baklava cookie contain syrup?
No, a tahini dry baklava cookie is not soaked in syrup. Its sweetness comes from the ingredients in the dough, so it stays dry and crumbly instead of having the moist, sticky texture associated with syrup-soaked baklava.
How do you make a tahini dry baklava cookie?
You make a tahini dry baklava cookie by mixing tahini into cookie dough, shaping the dough, and baking it. Recipes often include flour and nuts, but proportions vary; mix thoroughly and avoid overbaking to keep the cookies from becoming excessively dry.
Why does my tahini dry baklava cookie crumble apart?
A tahini dry baklava cookie may crumble if the dough contains too much flour or has not come together well. Mix the tahini evenly into the dough and shape it while cohesive; let baked cookies cool before moving them, since warm cookies break easily.
How should you store tahini dry baklava cookies?
Store tahini dry baklava cookies only after they have cooled completely, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Moisture softens their texture, so keep the container away from steam and avoid leaving the cookies uncovered.
Can you freeze tahini dry baklava cookies?
Yes, you can freeze tahini dry baklava cookies. Cool them completely, seal them well in a freezer-safe container, and thaw at room temperature; their texture may be a little less crisp after thawing.
What should you serve with a tahini dry baklava cookie?
A tahini dry baklava cookie pairs well with unsweetened tea or coffee. Since it is not syrup-soaked, it is easy to serve as a snack or alongside a hot drink without the sticky, saucy presentation of traditional baklava.
What does a tahini dry baklava cookie taste like?
A tahini dry baklava cookie has a toasted, nutty sesame flavor from the tahini, with sweetness from the dough. Nuts or other recipe additions can change the flavor, but the tahini should be noticeable without tasting like syrup-soaked baklava.
Can people with diabetes eat tahini dry baklava cookies?
Tahini dry baklava cookies are not syrup-soaked, but their dough can still contain sugar and flour that affect blood glucose. If you have diabetes, choose a portion in line with your individual meal plan and treatment advice.
Tahini dry baklava cookie Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.4µg · 5% DV
B3
0.74mg · 5% DV
Vitamin E
0.66mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.39mg · 17% DV
Copper
0.15mg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
58mg · 8% DV
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
Sodium
74mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
77mg · 2% DV
Tahini dry baklava cookie Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
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Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Tahini dry baklava cookie
To burn the 174 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Tahini dry baklava cookie?
A tahini dry baklava cookie is a Turkish cookie inspired by baklava, made with tahini and baked without the syrup that soaks traditional baklava. Recipes may also include flour, fat and nuts. Rather than being layered and syrupy, it is served as a dry, hand-held bake.
Its texture is typically crisp or crumbly, with a toasted sesame flavour and gentle sweetness. In Turkey it is enjoyed with tea or coffee; it also makes an easy small sweet alongside a hot drink elsewhere. Tahini and added fat make it energy-dense: a 100 g portion has 498 calories and 28.4 g fat. Pair a modest piece with unsweetened tea or coffee if you prefer a less-rich treat.
How Nutritious Is Tahini dry baklava cookie?
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 Tahini dry baklava cookie 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 Tahini dry baklava cookie Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Tahini dry baklava cookie 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
Tahini dry baklava cookie Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.83g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.57g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.29g
Omega 6:3 ratio 104:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (104:1).
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