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Traditional syrup-soaked walnut pastry dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Walnut sarma (40 g) has 181 calories. That works out to 452 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.8 g of carbs, 2.7 g of protein, 11 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
181
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
18.8g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.7g
· 5% DV
Fat
11g
· 14% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 6% · Fat 53%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 181 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.84 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 47 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.7 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 | 181 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 113 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 55 g | 249 kcal |
| ½ serving (half) | 60 g | 271 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 362 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 452 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 120 g | 542 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 542 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 814 kcal |
Calculated from 452 calories per 100 g.
Walnut sarma is a Turkish syrup-soaked pastry made by wrapping finely chopped walnuts in thin pastry or filo and baking it. Recipes vary in their filling and shape, but walnuts, pastry and syrup are its defining ingredients.
To make Walnut sarma, scatter a walnut filling over thin pastry, roll or fold it into the characteristic shape, and bake until golden. Add syrup after baking, following the recipe’s directions for the temperature of both the pastry and syrup.
No. Walnut sarma shares baklava’s thin pastry, nut filling and syrup, but it is rolled or wrapped rather than assembled mainly in layers and cut into pieces. The two desserts are related, but their shapes and textures differ.
Walnut sarma belongs to the wider Turkish tradition of nut-filled, syrup-soaked pastries, and it does not have one universally agreed place of origin. Recipes and shaping styles vary across families and pastry shops.
Bake Walnut sarma until its pastry is evenly golden, and don’t cover it while it cools. Excess syrup and trapped steam soften the pastry, so use the amount specified in the recipe and let the finished dessert cool uncovered.
Many recipes pour cooled syrup over hot Walnut sarma, though some use the reverse. Avoid making both the pastry and syrup very hot, which can leave the pastry overly soft, and follow the temperature directions in your chosen recipe.
Walnut sarma can turn soggy if it is underbaked, given too much syrup, or covered while still hot. Bake it until golden, add syrup in the amount the recipe calls for, and leave it uncovered as it cools.
Keep Walnut sarma in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to help preserve its texture. Refrigeration can make the pastry less crisp; if you need to chill it in warm conditions, cover it well and bring it to room temperature before serving.
Yes, you can freeze Walnut sarma in an airtight container, although the pastry may lose some crispness after thawing. Defrost it in the refrigerator, then warm it briefly before serving if you want to improve its texture.
Serve Walnut sarma with unsweetened Turkish tea or coffee. Their bitterness balances the dessert’s syrupy sweetness, and the pastry is usually offered in small pieces as part of a dessert spread or after a meal.
Vitamins
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Folate
11.2µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.42mg · 18% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
57mg · 8% DV
Magnesium
31mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
70mg · 2% DV
Sodium
47mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Walnut sarma is a Turkish syrup-soaked pastry made by wrapping a walnut filling in thin dough and baking it. Its rolled shape sets it apart from baklava, though recipes and the type of pastry used can vary.
The exterior is lightly crisp, while the walnut centre is rich and the syrup makes each bite sweet and tender. In Turkey, it is commonly served in modest pieces after a meal, at festive gatherings, or alongside tea. With pastry, walnuts and syrup, it is an energy-dense dessert; a 100 g portion provides 452 calories. Its richness suits a small serving, perhaps 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
2.84g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.