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Syrup-soaked pastry dessert with walnuts
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Walnut muska dessert (60 g) has 247 calories. That works out to 412 calories per 100 g. It contains 31.7 g of carbs, 3.7 g of protein, 12.2 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Manganese covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
247
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
31.7g
· 12% DV
Protein
3.7g
· 7% DV
Fat
12.2g
· 16% 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 50% · Protein 6% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 247 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.2 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.24 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 71 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.7 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.7 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) | 60 g | 247 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 30 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 371 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 412 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 110 g | 453 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 494 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 618 kcal |
Calculated from 412 calories per 100 g.
Walnut muska dessert is a Turkish syrup-soaked pastry filled with walnuts and folded into a small triangular pouch. The name refers to its muska-like shape; recipes commonly use thin pastry sheets and bake or fry the filled pieces.
To make walnut muska dessert, cut thin pastry into strips, add a little chopped walnut filling, and fold each strip into a triangle. Bake or fry the pastries, then add syrup according to the recipe and let it soak in.
No. Walnut muska dessert is folded into individual triangular parcels, while baklava is usually assembled in layers and cut into pieces. Both can use thin pastry, walnuts, and syrup, but their shaping and assembly are different.
Walnut muska dessert is folded into a triangle to enclose the walnut filling in a compact pastry parcel. The shape gives the sweet its name, and a snug final fold helps keep the filling inside as it cooks.
Walnut muska dessert is often made with thin Turkish baklava pastry, similar to phyllo. Some recipes use homemade thin dough instead. Keep unused pastry covered while assembling, since thin sheets dry out and become difficult to fold.
Walnut muska dessert can be baked or fried, depending on the recipe. Baking is a common option for a less oily result, while frying gives the pastry a different crispness; follow the method specified in the recipe you are using.
Pour syrup over walnut muska dessert after cooking, following the recipe’s instructions about whether the syrup or pastries should be warm or cool. Avoid combining both while very hot, which can leave the pastry softer than intended.
To help walnut muska dessert stay crisp, use the amount of syrup specified in the recipe and let excess moisture escape as it cools. Once fully cool, store it in a covered container in a cool, dry place rather than sealing it while warm.
Store walnut muska dessert in a covered container in a cool, dry place after it has cooled completely. Refrigeration can change the pastry’s texture, and a warm or humid spot can make the syrup-soaked layers soften faster.
Walnut muska dessert is often served with tea or coffee, which complements its rich, syrupy flavor. Serve the pieces at room temperature and offer modest portions, since the pastry and walnut filling make it a substantial sweet.
Vitamins
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Folate
16.8µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.47mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
71mg · 10% DV
Magnesium
31mg · 7% DV
Sodium
71mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
94mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Walnut muska dessert is a Turkish sweet made by folding thin pastry around a walnut filling into a triangular pouch, then cooking it and soaking it in syrup. The exact pastry and filling can vary between household recipes, but the contrast of crisp layers and a soft, nutty centre is characteristic.
Its sweetness is balanced by the rich, slightly earthy flavour of walnuts. In Turkey, it is often served after a meal or alongside tea; elsewhere, it makes a small treat with coffee or tea. Pastry, syrup and walnuts make it an energy-dense dessert, so a modest piece is satisfying. Serve it as it is, or pair it with unsweetened tea 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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.