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Walnut-filled syrup-soaked filo pastry
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Walnut bülbül's nest pastry (55 g) has 249 calories. That works out to 452 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.7 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 12.9 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 63 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 55 g
249
KCAL / 55G
Carbs
30.7g
· 11% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
12.9g
· 17% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 5% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 249 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.9 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.79 g | 24% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.4 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 55 g | 249 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 30 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 181 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 75 g | 339 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 452 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 100 g | 452 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 110 g | 497 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 678 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 165 g | 746 kcal |
Calculated from 452 calories per 100 g.
A walnut bülbül's nest pastry is a Turkish filo dessert shaped like a small nest, filled with walnuts and soaked in syrup after baking. Its coiled layers give it a different appearance from the flat, cut pieces of many other syrup pastries.
Walnut bülbül's nest pastry is made by wrapping thin filo around a slender rod, gathering the pastry into a ring, and placing walnuts in the center. The nests are baked until golden, then finished with syrup.
The name refers to the pastry's nest-like shape: bülbül means nightingale in Turkish. The walnut filling sits in the middle of the coiled filo, completing the look that gives this Turkish dessert its distinctive name.
Both walnut bülbül's nest pastry and baklava use thin filo, nuts, and syrup. The nest pastry is individually coiled with walnuts in its center, while baklava is usually assembled in layers in a tray and cut into portions.
For walnut bülbül's nest pastry, a common method is to pour cooled syrup over the pastry while it is still hot from the oven. The contrast helps the syrup soak into the filo without making the layers as soggy.
Bake walnut bülbül's nest pastry until its filo is well browned, and avoid pouring hot syrup over it. Once syruped, leave it uncovered while it settles; sealing it while warm can trap moisture and soften the pastry.
Store walnut bülbül's nest pastry in a covered container in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Refrigeration can make the filo lose its crisp texture, so keep it chilled only if its filling or topping requires it.
Yes, walnut bülbül's nest pastry can be frozen, and it keeps its texture better if frozen before adding syrup. Thaw it before serving, then warm it briefly and add syrup; freezing it after syruping can leave the filo softer.
Yes, thin phyllo, also called filo, is the pastry used for walnut bülbül's nest pastry. Work with a few sheets at a time and keep the remaining dough covered, since exposed phyllo dries out and can crack when shaped.
Walnut bülbül's nest pastry is commonly served as a small dessert after a meal or alongside Turkish tea. Its syrupy sweetness pairs well with unsweetened tea or coffee, which balances the rich pastry without adding more sweetness.
Vitamins
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
Vitamin A
52.8µg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.71µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.21mg · 23% DV
Manganese
0.51mg · 22% DV
Selenium
7.37µg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
79mg · 11% DV
Sodium
98mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
98mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Walnut bülbül's nest pastry is a Turkish sweet made by shaping thin filo into a little nest, filling it with walnuts, baking it until crisp and soaking it in syrup. The exact shape and filling can vary between bakers, but the combination of flaky pastry, nuts and syrup is characteristic.
It has crisp edges and a rich, sweet, nutty centre, so a modest piece is often satisfying. In Turkey, it is commonly served after a meal or at festive gatherings, with tea or Turkish coffee. The pastry is energy-dense, with substantial carbohydrate and fat, so try a smaller piece if you want a lighter treat; unsweetened tea makes a good accompaniment.
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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
4.79g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.