Calories in Baklava

Baklava has about 172 calories per 1 piece (40 g), with 2.4 g protein, 18 g carbs and 10.8 g fat. Per 100 g it has 430 kcal.

Energy-denseHigh sugar
172kcal
Calories · 1 piece (40 g)
2.4g
Protein · 1 piece (40 g)
18g
Carbs · 1 piece (40 g)
10.8g
Fat · 1 piece (40 g)
Carbs 41%Protein 5%Fat 54%share of calories

Baklava calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 piece (40 g)172 kcal2.4 g18 g10.8 g
100 g430 kcal6 g45 g27 g

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Baklava nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 piece (40 g)
Calories430 kcal172 kcal
Protein6 g2.4 g
Carbohydrates45 g18 g
Fat27 g10.8 g
Fibre2 g0.8 g
Sugar30 g12 g
Sodium220 mg88 mg
Calcium40 mg16 mg
Iron1.5 mg0.6 mg
Potassium130 mg52 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Baklava healthy?

  • ●Baklava is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 430 kcal per 100 g. About 41% of its calories come from carbs, 5% from protein and 54% from fat.
  • ●Most of its calories come from sugar, which digests fast and won't keep you full. On a fat-loss diet, keep it occasional and count it. 1 piece (40 g) adds 172 kcal.
  • ●It's low in protein (2.4 g in 1 piece (40 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●Much of its carbohydrate is sugar (30 g per 100 g), so treat it as an occasional food rather than a daily staple.

To burn it off: 1 piece (40 g) (172 kcal) takes about 34 min of brisk walking or 16 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Baklava: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Baklava?

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One serving of Baklava, 1 piece (40 g), has roughly 172 calories, with 2.4 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates, 10.8 g fat and 0.8 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Baklava?

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100 g of Baklava has 430 kcal, with 6 g protein, 45 g carbs, 27 g fat, 2 g fibre and 30 g sugar.

How much protein is in Baklava?

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Baklava has 6 g protein per 100 g (2.4 g in 1 piece (40 g)). Protein provides about 5% of its calories.

Is Baklava good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 430 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 1 piece (40 g) adds 172 kcal, so keep it occasional.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Baklava?

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Burning roughly 172 kcal takes about 34 minutes of brisk walking or 16 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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