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Abgoosht Tilit Calories
Traditional hearty stew with lamb, chickpeas, and bread
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Abgoosht Tilit (300 g) has 426 calories. That works out to 142 calories per 100 g. It contains 31.2 g of carbs, 24.3 g of protein, 21.6 g of fat and 6.3 g of fiber. Its 1.7 µg of B12 covers 69% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 42 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Abgoosht Tilit Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 300 g
426
KCAL / 300G
Carbs
31.2g
· 11% DV
Protein
24.3g
· 49% DV
Fat
21.6g
· 28% DV
Fiber
6.3g
· 23% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 30% · Protein 23% · Fat 47%
Abgoosht Tilit nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (300 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 426 kcal | |
| Total fat | 21.6 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g | 36% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 720 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% |
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Abgoosht Tilit?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 426 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 60 g | 85 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 142 kcal |
| 2 piece (whole) | 120 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 284 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 341 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 450 g | 639 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 480 g | 682 kcal |
Calculated from 142 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Abgoosht Tilit
What is Abgoosht Tilit made of?
Abgoosht Tilit is an Iranian lamb stew served with bread softened in its broth. Chickpeas are common, and recipes may also include potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and spices; the exact vegetables and seasonings vary by household or region.
How do you eat Abgoosht Tilit?
You eat Abgoosht Tilit by soaking pieces of bread in the hot broth, then serving them with the meat and legumes. In a traditional style, the cooked solids may be mashed separately rather than mixed into the broth.
Is Abgoosht Tilit the same as dizi?
Abgoosht Tilit and dizi are closely related Iranian preparations, and their names can overlap in how people describe the dish. Dizi is especially associated with serving the broth with bread and mashing the meat and legumes separately; tilit refers to bread soaked in broth.
How do you make Abgoosht Tilit at home?
To make Abgoosht Tilit, slowly cook lamb and chickpeas with onion, tomato, and seasonings until tender. Pour the broth over pieces of bread just before serving, and serve the meat and legumes alongside or mashed, depending on the style you prefer.
What bread is used for Abgoosht Tilit?
Abgoosht Tilit is best with bread that can absorb broth without immediately falling apart. Iranian flatbreads such as lavash are traditional choices; tearing or cutting the bread into pieces and adding it at serving helps control its texture.
What does “tilit” mean in Abgoosht Tilit?
In Abgoosht Tilit, “tilit” refers to bread soaked or softened in broth. The name describes how the dish is served: pieces of bread take up the flavorful lamb broth, rather than being cooked into the stew from the beginning.
Where does Abgoosht Tilit come from?
Abgoosht Tilit comes from Iranian cuisine and is part of the broader tradition of abgoosht, or meat-and-legume stews. The bread-and-broth serving style is central to the dish, though ingredients and customs vary across regions and homes.
Can you make Abgoosht Tilit in a pressure cooker?
Yes, you can make Abgoosht Tilit in a pressure cooker to cook the lamb and chickpeas more quickly. Add the bread only when serving; pressure-cooking it in the stew would make it too soft and obscure the broth’s texture.
How should you store leftover Abgoosht Tilit?
Store leftover Abgoosht Tilit without the bread in a covered container in the refrigerator. Bread left sitting in the broth turns very soft, so add fresh pieces only to the portion you are about to eat.
What is usually served with Abgoosht Tilit?
Abgoosht Tilit is often served with fresh herbs, onion, pickles, or a citrus accompaniment. These add freshness or tang to the rich broth, while the bread soaked in the broth is already part of the meal.
Abgoosht Tilit Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
1.65µg · 69% DV
B3
6.3mg · 39% DV
B6
0.36mg · 21% DV
B5
1.02mg · 20% DV
Minerals
Selenium
26µg · 47% DV
Copper
0.36mg · 40% DV
Phosphorus
276mg · 39% DV
Zinc
3.9mg · 35% DV
Sodium
720mg · 31% DV
Potassium ⭐
765mg · 23% DV
Abgoosht Tilit Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Abgoosht Tilit
To burn the 426 calories in 1 serving (medium) (300 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Abgoosht Tilit?
Abgoosht Tilit is an Iranian lamb stew, typically simmered with chickpeas and often beans and potatoes. “Tilit” refers to the way the rich cooking broth is poured over torn pieces of bread; the meat and pulses may also be mashed and served alongside it.
It is eaten hot as a filling main meal, with the bread soaking up the broth. In Iran it is often accompanied by fresh herbs, raw onion or pickles. For an English-speaking table, serve it with those traditional sides, or add a crisp salad; since bread is already part of the dish, you can use less for a lighter bowl. Lamb contributes protein, while chickpeas add fibre and carbohydrates.
How Nutritious Is Abgoosht Tilit?
Nutrient density
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Abgoosht Tilit Processed?
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Abgoosht Tilit Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Abgoosht Tilit Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Abgoosht Tilit Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.7:1).
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