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Yogurt-based meze with garlic and pepper
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Atom haydari (60 g) has 99 calories. That works out to 165 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.5 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 7.4 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 0.2 µg of B12 covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 60 g
99
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
3.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
7.4g
· 9% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 15% · Protein 14% · Fat 71%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.4 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.76 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 192 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 60 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 20 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 132 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 165 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 120 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 240 g | 396 kcal |
Calculated from 165 calories per 100 g.
Atom haydari is a Turkish yogurt meze made with thick yogurt, garlic and a topping of hot pepper warmed in oil. It is usually served chilled, with the pepper topping adding the heat that distinguishes it from milder yogurt dips.
To make Atom haydari, mix thick yogurt with crushed garlic and salt, then spoon it into a serving dish. Warm dried hot pepper or pepper flakes briefly in oil and pour the fragrant topping over the yogurt just before serving.
Atom haydari is usually noticeably spicy, but its heat varies with the type and amount of pepper in the topping. The cool yogurt softens the burn somewhat; use less hot pepper or add more plain yogurt for a milder version.
Atom haydari is the hotter variation: it has a garlic-yogurt base topped with hot pepper in oil. Haydari is generally a milder yogurt meze and does not necessarily have Atom haydari’s defining spicy topping.
Atom haydari is commonly made with Turkish red pepper flakes or dried hot red peppers. The pepper is briefly warmed in oil to release its aroma; the variety and amount used determine how fiery the finished meze tastes.
Serve Atom haydari with warm bread or pita as part of a meze spread. It also pairs well with grilled meats and kebabs, especially alongside milder dips or salads that balance its garlicky, spicy flavor.
Atom haydari is served cold, although its pepper-in-oil topping may be warm when added. Keeping the yogurt base chilled while spooning the topping over it gives the meze its characteristic contrast.
Yes, you can mix the yogurt and garlic for Atom haydari ahead and keep the base covered in the refrigerator. Add the freshly warmed pepper topping shortly before serving so it stays aromatic and does not make the surface oily while it sits.
Atom haydari can turn watery when the yogurt is too loose or releases liquid while sitting. Start with thick, well-drained yogurt, keep the meze covered and chilled, and add the pepper oil close to serving time.
Atom haydari is a Turkish meze, served in restaurants and at shared appetizer tables. It builds on the familiar Turkish tradition of yogurt-based dips, with spicy pepper oil giving this version its distinctive name and character.
Vitamins
B12
0.23µg · 10% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
57µg · 6% DV
B5
0.25mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Sodium
192mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
58mg · 8% DV
Calcium
71mg · 7% DV
Selenium
1.92µg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
108mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Atom haydari is a Turkish meze made by mixing thick, strained yoghurt with garlic and topping it with hot peppers, often warmed in oil or butter. The creamy base and fiery pepper topping are its defining contrast, though the exact preparation varies from kitchen to kitchen.
In Turkey it is served in small portions as part of a meze spread, alongside grilled food, or with bread for scooping. It also works well as a dip on a shared table. Yoghurt gives it some protein, while the rich dairy and pepper topping make it a relatively filling, higher-fat choice. For a lighter version, use less oil for the peppers and serve it with fresh vegetables.
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.
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.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.76g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.