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Bandırma Calories
Traditional Turkish dish, typically includes meat, bread, and yogurt
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Bandırma (250 g) has 425 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 40 g of carbs, 26.3 g of protein, 17.5 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 1.5 µg of B12 covers 63% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Bandırma Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
425
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
40g
· 15% DV
Protein
26.3g
· 53% DV
Fat
17.5g
· 22% DV
Fiber
3g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 38% · Protein 25% · Fat 37%
Bandırma nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (250 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 425 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.5 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 5.75 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 850 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrate | 40 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% |
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 Bandırma?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 425 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 306 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 374 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 300 g | 510 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 510 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 595 kcal |
Calculated from 170 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bandırma
What is Bandırma, the Turkish dish?
Bandırma is a traditional dish associated with Kastamonu in Turkey, made by layering meat with yufka softened in the meat’s cooking broth. Recipes vary by household and region, and some versions finish the dish with butter or walnuts.
How do you make Bandırma?
To make Bandırma, boil the meat and reserve its broth, then briefly dip thin yufka in the broth and arrange it in layers. Add shredded meat on top; some regional recipes also use butter or walnuts.
Is Bandırma made with goose, chicken, or turkey?
Traditional Kastamonu Bandırma is commonly made with goose, while some cooks use turkey or chicken. The meat is boiled, and its broth is used to soften the yufka, so the choice changes the dish’s flavor.
What is the difference between Bandırma and banduma?
Bandırma and banduma are names associated with a similar traditional Turkish dish of yufka softened with meat broth and served with meat. Naming and recipes vary locally, so the terms may refer to closely related regional versions rather than one fixed recipe.
Does Bandırma contain bread or yufka?
Bandırma is traditionally made with yufka, a thin Turkish flatbread, rather than ordinary sliced bread. The yufka is softened with meat broth before serving, which gives the dish its characteristic layered texture.
Is yogurt part of traditional Bandırma?
Yogurt can be served alongside Bandırma, but it is not essential to the traditional yufka-and-meat preparation. Ingredients and accompaniments vary between family recipes, so a particular serving may include yogurt without making it a defining ingredient.
Why is Bandırma associated with Kastamonu?
Bandırma is widely associated with Kastamonu’s regional cooking, where dishes made with local yufka and meat have a strong tradition. It is especially linked with goose-meat versions, though recipes and meat choices differ across households.
What should you serve with Bandırma?
Serve Bandırma with yogurt or ayran and a fresh, light salad if you want a balanced meal. Since the dish already combines meat and broth-softened yufka, a simple accompaniment usually works better than another heavy main dish.
Can you make Bandırma with chicken at home?
Yes, chicken works for a home version of Bandırma, even though goose is traditional in many Kastamonu recipes. Boil the chicken, use its broth to soften the yufka, and place shredded chicken over the layers.
How should you store and reheat leftover Bandırma?
Refrigerate leftover Bandırma promptly in a covered container, since it contains cooked meat and broth-softened yufka. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, adding a little broth if needed to keep the yufka from drying out.
Bandırma Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
1.5µg · 63% DV
B5
1.75mg · 35% DV
B3
5.5mg · 34% DV
B6
0.45mg · 26% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
275mg · 39% DV
Sodium
850mg · 37% DV
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Zinc
3mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
525mg · 15% DV
Bandırma Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Bandırma
To burn the 425 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 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 Bandırma?
Bandırma is a traditional Turkish dish built around meat and bread or yufka, with yoghurt often included in home-style versions. The bread is commonly softened with meat juices or broth, then served with pieces of cooked meat and yoghurt; recipes vary from one household and region to another.
Soft, savoury bread absorbs the rich meat flavour, while cool yoghurt adds a tangy contrast. In Turkey, Bandırma is generally served warm as a filling main course at a family meal. The bread contributes most of its carbohydrates, while meat and yoghurt add protein, making it a substantial plate. For a lighter serving, use leaner meat and less bread, and pair it with a crisp salad.
How Nutritious Is Bandırma?
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 Bandırma Processed?
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.
Does Bandırma Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Bandırma 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
Bandırma Fat Profile
SATURATED
5.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.5:1).
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