Baklava vs cheesecake: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: baklava scores 7/100 and cheesecake 6/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Baklava
438 kcal per 100 g. 1 piece: 40 g
Cheesecake
377 kcal per 100 g. 1 slice (1/12 cake): 130 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesCheesecake438 vs 377 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even6.3 vs 6.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberBaklava2.7 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
- Less sugarCheesecake32 vs 19 g per 100 g
- More potassiumBaklava233 vs 124 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatBaklava10 vs 15 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Baklava, 100 g | Cheesecake, 100 g | Baklava, 40 g | Cheesecake, 130 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 438 kcal | 377 kcal | 175 kcal | 490 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 6.1 g | 2.5 g | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 51 g | 27 g | 21 g | 36 g |
| Sugars | 32 g | 19 g | 13 g | 25 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 0.4 g | 1.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 24 g | 28 g | 9.8 g | 36 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 15 g | 4 g | 20 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.5 mg | <0.1 mg | 0.6 mg | <0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 119 µg | 239 µg | 48 µg | 311 µg |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 124 mg | 93 mg | 161 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 0.8 mg | 0.7 mg | 1 mg |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 79 mg | 12 mg | 103 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 12 mg | 12 mg | 16 mg |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 256 mg | 59 mg | 332 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.