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Sweet, syrup-soaked, nut-filled triangle baklava
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Triangle Baklava (40 g) has 164 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.6 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
164
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
21.6g
· 8% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
7.2g
· 9% 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 54% · Protein 6% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.88 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% |
| 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 (medium) | 40 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 35 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 55 g | 226 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 328 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 serving (whole) | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 120 g | 492 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 200 g | 820 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Triangle Baklava is made from thin pastry layers folded into triangles around a nut filling, commonly pistachios or walnuts. The pastries are baked with butter or another fat, then sweetened with syrup. Recipes vary in the filling, fold, and syrup flavor.
To fold Triangle Baklava, place a little nut filling at the end of a narrow strip of layered pastry, then fold the strip diagonally over itself in alternating directions. Seal the final edge, arrange the pieces seam-side down, and bake until golden.
Triangle Baklava gets its name from the way the pastry strip is folded diagonally around its filling. The shape makes individual portions easy to separate, but it does not necessarily indicate a different filling or syrup from other baklava styles.
A common method is to pour cooled syrup over freshly baked, hot Triangle Baklava. The temperature contrast helps the pastry absorb syrup while keeping its layers distinct. Follow the recipe’s specific directions, since some versions use warm syrup and cooled pastry instead.
Keep Triangle Baklava in a tightly covered container in a cool, dry place, and avoid refrigerating it unless its filling requires refrigeration. Moisture softens the pastry, so let the pieces cool fully before covering them and do not leave them exposed.
Yes, Triangle Baklava can be frozen in an airtight container, with baking paper between layers to prevent sticking. Thaw it at room temperature while still covered. The pastry may be less crisp after thawing, but a brief warming in a low oven can help.
Triangle Baklava can turn soggy if it is underbaked, drenched in too much syrup, or stored while warm. Bake it until deeply golden, add syrup gradually, and let it cool uncovered before placing it in a dry, airtight container.
Yes, walnuts work well in Triangle Baklava and are a common alternative to pistachios. Chop them finely so the filling stays inside the folded pastry, and avoid packing in too much, which can make the triangles difficult to seal.
Warm Triangle Baklava briefly in a low oven to revive some crispness, rather than using a microwave, which can make the pastry chewy. Let it cool slightly before serving, and do not add extra syrup unless the pieces are noticeably dry.
Serve Triangle Baklava at room temperature so its pastry and nut filling are easy to enjoy. It pairs well with unsweetened tea or coffee, which balances the syrupy sweetness; avoid stacking warm pieces, since trapped steam can soften them.
Vitamins
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B5
0.16mg · 3% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
B3
0.48mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
26mg · 4% DV
Selenium
2µg · 4% DV
Sodium
48mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Triangle baklava is a layered pastry from the Turkish and wider Ottoman culinary tradition, folded into triangles around chopped nuts and finished with syrup. The filling is often pistachio or walnut, though recipes vary by bakery and region.
Its thin layers are crisp, with a tender, nutty centre and a distinctly sweet syrup coating. In Turkey it is commonly offered after a meal or to guests, alongside tea or Turkish coffee; elsewhere, it also works as a small dessert with coffee. It is energy-dense and high in sugar, with relatively little fibre, so a modest piece can be satisfying. Pair it with an unsweetened drink to balance the sweetness.
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
2.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.92g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.