How many calories in baklava?
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Short answer
One slice of baklava (about 35 g) has about 155 kcal and 2 g of protein; 100 g has about 440 kcal. What changes the calories most is the size of the piece and the amount of syrup. A general USDA baklava record was used; pistachio and walnut baklava are calculated from a recipe and listed in the table too.
Baklava is layers of paper-thin pastry brushed with butter, filled with chopped pistachios or walnuts, baked until crisp and soaked in sugar syrup. Gaziantep pistachio baklava is the most famous Turkish style, but walnut baklava is common in homes.
A piece is small but dense in energy because butter, nuts and syrup are all concentrated in it. Baklava is usually eaten slowly, a piece or two with tea or coffee.
| Serving | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice | 35 | 155 | 2 | 13 | 10 |
| 100 g | 100 | 440 | 6.6 | 37.6 | 29.3 |
| Pistachio (recipe calculation) — 1 slice | 35 | 145 | 2 | 19 | 7 |
| Walnut (recipe calculation) — 1 slice | 35 | 150 | 2 | 18 | 9 |
What changes the calories in Baklava?
- Piece size: pieces vary from small squares to large slices.
- Syrup: more syrup adds sugar.
- Nuts and butter: the filling and the butter between the layers add fat.
How to enjoy Baklava a little lighter
- Enjoy one or two pieces with tea or coffee.
- Choose less syrupy baklava and savour it slowly.
How were these values calculated?
Values come from the “Baklava” record (FDC ID 2708044) in the FNDDS 2021-2023 dataset of USDA FoodData Central. Values per 100 g are as listed in the record; serving values are scaled by weight.
Note: The general USDA FNDDS baklava record is used. Walnut and pistachio versions are also calculated from a recipe.
Other rows in the table:
- Pistachio (recipe calculation): Recipe calculation. One tray; the syrup is assumed to be fully absorbed, with about 300 g of water lost in baking.
- Walnut (recipe calculation): Recipe calculation.
Serving weights:
- 1 slice: typical serving, approximate
Calories per 100 g are rounded to a whole number and macros to one decimal; serving calories to the nearest 5 and protein to a whole gram.
Can you count the calories in Baklava from a photo?
Yes: in QuickCalo, snap a photo of your plate or type what you ate, and get the calories and protein in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
How much does one slice of baklava weigh?
On this page, one slice of baklava is taken as about 35 g (typical serving, approximate). The real weight depends on the recipe, the size and how it is served.
How much protein is in baklava?
One slice of baklava has about 2 g of protein; 100 g has 6.6 g.
Which has more calories, pistachio or walnut baklava?
They are close; in this table the walnut version is slightly higher because walnuts contain more fat than pistachios.
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Sources
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy (2018) and FNDDS 2021–2023 datasets; accessed 16 October 2026
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