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Rich in protein and iron; the mutancana sauce with dried fruit, honey, and almonds adds carbohydrates and calories.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Balıkesir Lamb Chops with Mutancana and Lamb Jus (280 g) has 781 calories. That works out to 279 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.6 g of carbs, 56 g of protein, 53.2 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 4.8 µg of B12 covers 198% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 280 g
781
KCAL / 280G
Carbs
19.6g
· 7% DV
Protein
56g
· 112% DV
Fat
53.2g
· 68% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 10% · Protein 29% · Fat 61%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 781 kcal | |
| Total fat | 53.2 g | 68% |
| Saturated fat | 19.6 g | 98% |
| Trans fat | 0.28 g | |
| Sodium | 868 mg | 38% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19.6 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 56 g | 112% |
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 serving (medium) | 280 g | 781 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 79 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 279 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 110 g | 307 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 502 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 220 g | 614 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 670 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 380 g | 1060 kcal |
Calculated from 279 calories per 100 g.
Mutancana is an Ottoman-style meat preparation that pairs lamb with dried fruit and nuts, often with a sweet-sour finish. In Balıkesir Lamb Chops with Mutancana and Lamb Jus, it provides a fruit-forward contrast to the grilled or seared chops.
Balıkesir Lamb Chops with Mutancana and Lamb Jus is made by cooking the chops separately from the Mutancana, then serving them with lamb jus. The Mutancana combines lamb with dried fruit and almonds; the jus is made by reducing the meat’s cooking juices.
The dried fruit in Balıkesir Lamb Chops with Mutancana and Lamb Jus comes from the Mutancana tradition, where fruit balances the savory lamb with sweetness and gentle acidity. The fruit is part of the dish’s defining flavor, not simply a garnish.
Balıkesir Lamb Chops with Mutancana and Lamb Jus combines lamb associated with Balıkesir, in western Turkey, with Mutancana, a preparation linked to Ottoman cuisine. The chops-and-jus presentation is a modern composed-dish style rather than a claim that the full recipe is an old regional classic.
Lamb jus is a concentrated sauce made from the meat’s cooking juices, often reduced for a deeper flavor. In Balıkesir Lamb Chops with Mutancana and Lamb Jus, it adds savory richness alongside the fruitier Mutancana.
Balıkesir Lamb Chops with Mutancana and Lamb Jus is savory with a noticeable sweet-sour accent, not a sweet dish. Dried fruit and honey can sweeten the Mutancana, while lamb, seasoning, and jus keep the overall plate firmly in main-course territory.
Mutancana is the fruit-and-nut lamb preparation; Balıkesir Lamb Chops with Mutancana and Lamb Jus is a plated dish that serves that preparation with Balıkesir lamb chops and jus. The latter adds a separate chop and concentrated sauce to the Mutancana concept.
Serve Balıkesir Lamb Chops with Mutancana and Lamb Jus with plain rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad. Simple sides work well because the Mutancana already brings dried fruit, nuts, and a complex sweet-savory sauce.
Yes, you can make Balıkesir Lamb Chops with Mutancana and Lamb Jus at home by cooking the chops and Mutancana separately. Add dried fruit toward the end of cooking so it softens without completely breaking down, then spoon the jus over the meat.
Store leftover Balıkesir Lamb Chops with Mutancana and Lamb Jus in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Reheat the lamb gently with a little jus to help keep the chops from drying out.
Vitamins
B12
4.76µg · 198% DV
B3
14.28mg · 89% DV
B2
0.62mg · 48% DV
B5
2.02mg · 40% DV
Minerals
Zinc
8.96mg · 81% DV
Phosphorus
518mg · 74% DV
Selenium
39µg · 71% DV
Copper
0.36mg · 40% DV
Sodium
868mg · 38% DV
Potassium ⭐
924mg · 27% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
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Balıkesir Lamb Chops with Mutancana and Lamb Jus pairs chops from Balıkesir lamb with mutancana, an Ottoman-style lamb dish cooked with dried fruit, honey and almonds. The lamb jus is a concentrated sauce made from meat juices, adding savoury depth to the fruit’s sweetness.
The chops are typically seared or grilled, with a browned exterior and tender centre; the sweet-and-savoury mutancana makes this a rich main course for a celebratory meal or restaurant dinner. Serve it with plain rice or seasonal vegetables to let the sauce stand out. Lamb is rich in protein and iron, providing 20 g of protein per 100 g; the honey and dried fruit add carbohydrates and calories. For a lighter plate, keep the sauce modest and add plenty of vegetables.
High
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
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
19.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
23.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.