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Meat and broth-soaked bread dish
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Balıkesir tirit (250 g) has 463 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 43 g of carbs, 29.5 g of protein, 19.5 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 2 µg of B12 covers 81% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
463
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
43g
· 16% DV
Protein
29.5g
· 59% DV
Fat
19.5g
· 25% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 37% · Protein 25% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 463 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.5 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 7.13 g | 36% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 988 mg | 43% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% |
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) | 250 g | 463 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 278 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 333 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 270 g | 500 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 648 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 833 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
Balıkesir tirit is a Turkish regional dish made with bread or flatbread softened in meat broth and topped with cooked meat. Depending on the recipe, it may also be served with garlic yogurt or melted butter.
Balıkesir tirit is assembled by pouring hot meat broth over bread or flatbread, then adding cooked, shredded meat. Some versions include garlic yogurt and a butter topping. It is usually served soon after assembly so the bread stays pleasantly tender.
Balıkesir tirit is commonly made with boiled lamb or beef. The cooking broth is important too: it is poured over the bread to soften it and carry the meat’s flavor through the dish.
Balıkesir tirit can be made with stale bread, pide, or flatbread, depending on the household recipe. Stale bread is useful because it absorbs broth without falling apart as quickly as very fresh, soft bread.
Balıkesir tirit is sometimes served with garlic yogurt, but yogurt is not essential in every version. It is usually spooned over the broth-softened bread and meat, with melted butter added in some recipes.
Balıkesir tirit is identified with the Balıkesir region and combines broth-soaked bread or flatbread with cooked meat. Other Turkish tirit dishes may use different breads, meats, or toppings, so recipes vary from region to region.
Balıkesir tirit is generally served as a main dish, not as soup. Although meat broth softens the bread, the finished dish is typically plated with bread and pieces of meat rather than served as a bowl of broth.
Yes, leftover or slightly stale bread works well in Balıkesir tirit because it absorbs the hot meat broth. Add the broth gradually so the bread softens without becoming mushy, then top it with the cooked meat.
Balıkesir tirit can be served with garlic yogurt, though some recipes leave it off and use a butter topping instead. Because the dish already includes bread, broth, and meat, a simple fresh salad makes a suitable side.
Store leftover Balıkesir tirit in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it soon. The bread continues absorbing broth as it sits, so the texture becomes softer; add a little broth when reheating if it seems dry.
Vitamins
B12
1.95µg · 81% DV
B3
9.75mg · 61% DV
B2
0.4mg · 31% DV
B6
0.48mg · 28% DV
Minerals
Selenium
38µg · 69% DV
Phosphorus
320mg · 46% DV
Sodium
988mg · 43% DV
Zinc
4.63mg · 42% DV
Potassium ⭐
458mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Balıkesir tirit is a regional dish from Balıkesir in western Turkey. Pieces of bread or pide are softened with hot meat broth, then topped with shredded meat. Recipes vary from household to household, and the dish may be finished with garlic yoghurt, butter or a tomato-based sauce.
It is served hot as a hearty main, with the softened bread soaking up the savoury broth. Bread provides much of its carbohydrate, while the meat adds protein; a 100 g portion contains 11.8 g of protein. For a lighter meal, use butter sparingly and serve it with a fresh salad.
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 3
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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.13g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.