Calories in Basbousa
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Basbousa contains 282 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (80 g) provides about 226 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from fat and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for cakes and pies on FoodFactly (311 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 15% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 13% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 9.9 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol C | 3 mg | 1% |
| Sodium C | 81 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 43.8 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 29.8 g | |
| Protein C | 4.8 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.3 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.9 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.032 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 35 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.14 µg | 6% |
| Choline C | 9 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 119 mg | 9% |
| Iron C | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 108 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 148 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.58 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.065 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 4.4 µg | 8% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 7%
- Carbohydrates 62%
- Fat 32%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.8 gin the top quarter of cakes and pies (median 3 g)
- Fiber0.8 gbelow the median for cakes and pies (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars29.8 gabove the median for cakes and pies (median 25.9 g)
- Fat9.9 gin the lowest quarter of cakes and pies (median 14.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.4 gin the lowest quarter of cakes and pies (median 4.1 g)
- Sodium81 mgin the lowest quarter of cakes and pies (median 269 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water40.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.015 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.026 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.093 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.92 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.025 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 3 µg |
| Retinol C | 12 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 40.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 17 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cake or cupcake, gingerbread | 276 | 3.6 g | 45.3 g | 9.2 g |
| Ice cream sandwich, chocolate | 270 | 4.5 g | 39.3 g | 11.8 g |
| Pie, lemon meringue | 294 | 4.5 g | 43.7 g | 11.3 g |
| Ice cream cake | 283 | 3 g | 39.3 g | 12.7 g |
| Cake, tres leche | 270 | 6.4 g | 42 g | 8.7 g |
| Cake, pineapple, upside down | 273 | 2.4 g | 39.1 g | 12.2 g |
| Pie, sweet potato | 269 | 5 g | 41.1 g | 9.8 g |
| Cream puff, eclair, custard or cream filled, iced, reduced fat | 242 | 3.5 g | 41.9 g | 7.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in basbousa?
100 g of basbousa has 282 kcal. 1 piece (80 g): about 226 kcal. 1 cubic inch (20 g): about 56 kcal.
How much protein is in basbousa?
Basbousa contains 4.8 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.8 g in 1 piece (80 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cakes and pies, that is among the highest quarter (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in basbousa?
Basbousa has 43.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 29.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in basbousa?
Basbousa contains 9.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does basbousa contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in basbousa?
100 g contains 81 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708045. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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