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Traditional syrup-soaked yufka dessert with walnuts
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Walnut phyllo pastry dessert (90 g) has 371 calories. That works out to 412 calories per 100 g. It contains 42.1 g of carbs, 5.5 g of protein, 20.8 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 0.8 mg of Manganese covers 34% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
371
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
42.1g
· 15% DV
Protein
5.5g
· 11% DV
Fat
20.8g
· 27% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 6% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 371 kcal | |
| Total fat | 20.8 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 5.58 g | 28% |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g | |
| Sodium | 128 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% |
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) | 90 g | 371 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 22.5 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 185 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 70 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 412 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 110 g | 453 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 577 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 180 g | 742 kcal |
Calculated from 412 calories per 100 g.
Walnut phyllo pastry dessert is a traditional Turkish syrup-soaked sweet made by folding or crumpling thin sheets of yufka around walnuts, baking them, and adding syrup. Its rippled shape distinguishes it from layered pastries such as baklava.
To make walnut phyllo pastry dessert, brush thin yufka sheets with butter or oil, add crushed walnuts, then roll and scrunch the sheets into curls. Bake until golden and pour syrup over the pastry, following the recipe’s hot-and-cold syrup directions.
Walnut phyllo pastry dessert is associated especially with Giresun in Turkey’s Black Sea region. Local and family recipes vary in how the yufka is shaped and how sweet the syrup is, so there is no single version used everywhere.
No. Walnut phyllo pastry dessert is usually shaped into curled, crumpled pieces, while baklava is commonly assembled as flat layers of pastry in a tray. Both may contain walnuts and syrup, but their shaping and textures differ.
Walnut phyllo pastry dessert is traditionally made with very thin Turkish yufka. Phyllo sheets can work as a substitute, but they may be more delicate and dry out quickly, so keep them covered while assembling and handle them gently.
Walnut phyllo pastry dessert can turn soggy if the pastry is underbaked, too much syrup is added, or the finished dessert is covered while still warm. Bake the curls until golden, use syrup sparingly, and let the dessert cool uncovered.
Store walnut phyllo pastry dessert in a covered container in a cool, dry place once it has cooled completely. In warm or humid conditions, refrigerate it; the pastry may soften, so bring it to room temperature before serving.
Yes, walnut phyllo pastry dessert can be frozen in airtight portions, though thawed pastry may be less crisp. Thaw it in the refrigerator and warm it briefly in the oven if you want to bring back some of its texture.
Serve walnut phyllo pastry dessert in small pieces with unsweetened tea or Turkish coffee. The drink’s bitterness balances the syrup, and the dessert is usually served at room temperature rather than with an additional sweet topping.
Yes, you can make walnut phyllo pastry dessert with less syrup while keeping its characteristic walnut filling and curled pastry. Add the syrup gradually after baking; using less will make the finished dessert less sweet and generally less sticky.
Vitamins
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Biotin
2.7µg · 9% DV
B6
0.14mg · 8% DV
Vitamin E
0.99mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.77mg · 33% DV
Copper
0.29mg · 32% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Selenium
7.56µg · 14% DV
Sodium
128mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
151mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Walnut phyllo pastry dessert is a traditional Turkish sweet made by rolling thin yufka around chopped walnuts, shaping it into ripples, baking it, and soaking it with syrup. It is particularly associated with the Black Sea region.
The baked pastry has crisp edges and a tender, syrup-softened centre, with walnuts adding a toasty flavour. In Turkey it is served at celebrations and when guests visit, often alongside tea; elsewhere, it makes a rich dessert with coffee or unsweetened tea. It is energy-dense, with much of its richness coming from the walnuts, pastry and syrup. A modest piece is satisfying, and serving it with unsweetened tea keeps the sweetness in balance.
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
5.58g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
7.83g
Omega 6:3 ratio 29.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (29.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.