VoltraBaklava calories: per piece and per 100 g
Assorted baklava has 474 kcal per 100 g, with 27.3 g of fat and 6.6 g of protein, and a 23 g piece comes to about 109 kcal, in lab analyses by the Lebanese University [1]. The "light" baklava measured no lower: 478 kcal per 100 g.
Of the nut pastries, pistachio foustoukia has the most protein (19.2 g per 100 g), and barazek the most calories (553) [1].
Per 100 g
| Pastry | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baklava, assorted [1] | 474 | 6.6 g | 27.3 g | 64.0 g |
| Baklava, assorted, light [1] | 478 | 7.1 g | 28.7 g | 61.9 g |
| Ish el bulbul (bird's nest) [1] | 478 | 7.5 g | 26.2 g | 65.8 g |
| Boundoukia (hazelnut) [1] | 465 | 11.5 g | 23.2 g | 64.1 g |
| Foustoukia (pistachio) [1] | 446 | 19.2 g | 18.5 g | 59.7 g |
| Saniora [1] | 490 | 7.4 g | 26.4 g | 68.7 g |
| Ghraybeh [1] | 510 | 6.8 g | 32.9 g | 62.9 g |
| Barazek [1] | 553 | 15.3 g | 42.1 g | 49.0 g |
Per 100 g of the edible portion, from lab analyses of samples bought in Lebanon. [1]
Per serving
The serving sizes are the ones the researchers used for their exchange list, with a household measure:
| Food | Serving | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Baklava, assorted | 23 g (1 piece) | 109 |
| Baklava, assorted, light | 24 g (1 piece) | 114 |
| Ish el bulbul (bird's nest) | 23 g (1 piece) | 105 |
| Boundoukia (hazelnut) | 23 g (1 piece) | 106 |
| Foustoukia (pistachio) | 25 g (1 piece) | 111 |
| Saniora | 22 g (1 piece) | 107 |
| Ghraybeh | 24 g (1 piece) | 117 |
| Barazek | 30 g (1 piece) | 165 |
As published in the exchange list [1].
What changes the number
- Frying and ghee. Fried pastry and ghee carry most of the calories; a tablespoon of ghee or oil adds about 120 kcal (calculated).
- Syrup (attar). Extra syrup poured on top adds sugar the samples may not have had.
- Piece size. Shops cut pieces differently; weigh one if you can.
How to log it in Voltra
- On the Eat tab, tap Scan a meal and photograph it, or tap Describe and type it, for example "baklava, 3 pieces, about 70 g".
- Add a note about anything on top or cooked in, such as oil, ghee or sauce.
- Check the grams, then tap Log. If you weighed it, use that weight.
Frequently asked
How many calories are in one piece of baklava?
About 109 kcal in a 23 g piece of assorted baklava, at 474 kcal per 100 g in the Lebanese University's lab analysis.
Is light baklava lower in calories?
Not in the samples tested: 478 kcal per 100 g, against 474 for the regular assorted baklava.
How many calories are in bird's nest (ish el bulbul)?
About 478 kcal per 100 g, or about 105 kcal in a 23 g piece.
Which nut pastry has the most protein?
Pistachio foustoukia, with 19.2 g of protein per 100 g.
Sources
- Hoteit M, Zoghbi E; Lebanese University (2021). Lebanon Food Composition Data: Traditional Dishes, Arabic Sweets and Market Foods. With WHO's Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. Table 20 (per 100 g) and Table 22 (servings): baklava, bird's nest, boundoukia, foustoukia, saniora, ghraybeh and barazek.
Sources checked on 12 October 2026.
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