Calories in Banitsa (cheese pastry)
Banitsa (cheese pastry) contains 334 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 piece (150 g) — carries about 501 kcal.
Filo pastry, white cheese, eggs and fat — the classic breakfast is calorie-dense.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving — 1 piece (150 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 334 kcal | 501 kcal |
| Protein | 8.5 g | 13 g |
| Fat | 21 g | 32 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g | 42 g |
| Fibre | 1.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | 2.3 g |
How much exercise burns one serving?
~125 minutes
~50 minutes
Approximate, for a ~501 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in banitsa (cheese pastry)?
Banitsa (cheese pastry) contains 334 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 piece (150 g) — carries about 501 kcal.
How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does banitsa (cheese pastry) have?
Per 100 g: 8.5 g protein, 21 g fat and 28 g carbohydrates, of which 1.2 g fibre and 1.5 g sugars.
Is banitsa (cheese pastry) suitable for a diet?
Carefully — 334 kcal per 100 g is a high calorie density. When dieting, watch the amount: one serving (1 piece (150 g)) is ~501 kcal. Filo pastry, white cheese, eggs and fat — the classic breakfast is calorie-dense.
How much does one serving of banitsa (cheese pastry) weigh?
The typical serving is 1 piece (150 g) — about 150 g, which equals ~501 kcal.
How much exercise burns one serving of banitsa (cheese pastry)?
Roughly 125 minutes of brisk walking or 50 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.