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Lamb tail fat used for the rich, juicy character of Adana kebab
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Adana kebab fat (14 g) has 126 calories. That works out to 902 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 14 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 14 g
126
KCAL / 14G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
14g
· 18% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 126 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.37 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.28 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 14 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 226 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 28 g | 253 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 253 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 451 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 677 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 902 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 100 g | 902 kcal |
Calculated from 902 calories per 100 g.
Adana kebab fat is lamb tail fat traditionally mixed into the minced meat for Adana kebab. It adds richness and moisture during grilling; it is an ingredient in the kebab, not a separate sauce.
Adana kebab fat provides the characteristic rich flavor and helps keep the meat juicy as it grills. It is usually chopped or minced and distributed through the meat rather than added as a large piece.
Yes, Adana kebab fat generally refers to lamb tail fat used in Adana kebab. Tail fat has a distinctive flavor and texture, so it may not taste exactly like fat trimmed from other parts of the lamb.
Yes, you can use Adana kebab fat to enrich other minced-meat dishes or to add lamb flavor while cooking. Its distinctive taste can dominate mild ingredients, so start with a small amount when adapting another recipe.
It is usually added to Adana kebab as finely chopped or minced solid fat, rather than rendered and poured in. Keeping it cold makes it easier to cut and mix evenly through the meat.
Other lamb fat can replace Adana kebab fat, though the flavor and texture may differ. If you leave it out, the kebab may be less rich and can turn out drier; avoid assuming another fat gives the same traditional result.
A butcher who sells lamb is the best place to ask for Adana kebab fat, specifying lamb tail fat. It may not be stocked separately everywhere, so asking a butcher to set some aside can be helpful.
Yes, Adana kebab fat can be frozen. Divide it into portions, wrap them airtight to limit freezer exposure, and thaw only what you need in the refrigerator before chopping or mixing it into the meat.
Keep Adana kebab fat covered in the refrigerator and handle it with clean utensils. If it has been mixed with raw meat, treat it as raw meat and cook the mixture promptly rather than storing it for extended periods.
Yes, too much Adana kebab fat can make the kebab feel greasy and heavy, and it adds substantial fat to the meal. Use enough to season and moisten the meat without letting the fat overwhelm its flavor.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
0.21µg · 1% DV
Vitamin E
0.1mg · 1% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0.01mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.01mg · 0% DV
Selenium
0.03µg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.7mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.28mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Adana kebab fat is lamb tail fat, traditionally used to give Adana kebab its characteristic richness and juicy texture. It is threaded or mixed with minced lamb before cooking over a flame, rather than usually served on its own. The dish comes from Adana in southern Turkey, where the fat is part of the kebab’s distinctive balance of meat and seasoning.
As it cooks, the fat melts into the meat, adding a pronounced lamb flavour and helping keep the kebab succulent. It is commonly served with flatbread and grilled vegetables. Almost all of its energy comes from fat, so a little goes a long way; use a modest amount if you want the kebab to feel less rich.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
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.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.37g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.99g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.63g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.