Calories in 1 Piece of Basbousa
1 piece of basbousa (80 g) has 226 calories. That is 11% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 3.8 g of protein, 8 g of fat and 35 g of carbohydrates, a split of 7% protein, 32% fat and 62% carbs. For comparison, 2 pieces of basbousa has 451 calories. Burning 226 calories takes about 40 minutes of brisk walking or 18 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Basbousa: common questions
How many calories are in 1 piece of basbousa?
1 piece of basbousa weighs about 80 g and has 226 calories.
How much protein is in 1 piece of basbousa?
1 piece of basbousa has 3.8 g of protein, which is 8% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 piece of basbousa?
1 piece of basbousa has 35 g of carbohydrates, including 0.6 g of fiber and 24 g of sugars.
How much basbousa is 100 calories?
100 calories of basbousa is 35 g, about 1/2 piece of basbousa.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2708045. Original description: Basbousa. Portion weights are USDA household measures.