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Meatball burger on soft bazlama flatbread
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Bazlama Meatball Burger (220 g) has 546 calories. That works out to 248 calories per 100 g. It contains 50.2 g of carbs, 26.6 g of protein, 27.3 g of fat and 3.3 g of fiber. Its 2.3 µg of B12 covers 96% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 59 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
546
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
50.2g
· 18% DV
Protein
26.6g
· 53% DV
Fat
27.3g
· 35% DV
Fiber
3.3g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 19% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 546 kcal | |
| Total fat | 27.3 g | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 9.79 g | 49% |
| Trans fat | 0.7 g | |
| Sodium | 1056 mg | 46% |
| Total carbohydrate | 50.2 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Protein | 26.6 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 220 g | 546 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 140 g | 347 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 446 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 220 g | 546 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 280 g | 694 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 794 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 380 g | 942 kcal |
Calculated from 248 calories per 100 g.
A Bazlama Meatball Burger is a burger-style sandwich made with a seasoned meat patty in soft Turkish bazlama flatbread instead of a standard burger bun. It may include toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, or sauce.
To make a Bazlama Meatball Burger, shape seasoned ground meat into patties and cook them in a pan or on a grill. Warm the bazlama briefly, then fill it with the patty and your chosen toppings while the bread is still soft.
Bazlama is a soft, leavened Turkish flatbread, usually broader and flatter than a typical burger bun. In a Bazlama Meatball Burger, it folds around the patty and fillings, giving the sandwich a different texture and a more bread-forward bite.
Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and cheese all work well in a Bazlama Meatball Burger. Garlic yogurt sauce, mustard, or a little hot sauce can complement the meat; use moist toppings sparingly so the flatbread stays easy to hold.
A Bazlama Meatball Burger patty can crumble if the meat mixture is too lean, loosely shaped, or turned before its first side has set. Shape the patties evenly, let them rest briefly, and turn them only after they hold together in the pan or on the grill.
Serve a Bazlama Meatball Burger with a crisp salad, grilled vegetables, or fries. For a lighter meal, salad and yogurt-based dip make a fresh contrast to the meat and soft flatbread without adding another heavy side.
A Bazlama Meatball Burger is better described as a modern burger-style combination than as one established regional Turkish recipe. Bazlama is a traditional Turkish flatbread, while putting a burger patty and toppings inside it is a contemporary way to serve it.
Yes, you can shape the patties for a Bazlama Meatball Burger ahead of cooking and keep them covered in the refrigerator. Store them separately from the bread and toppings, then cook the patties just before assembling so the bazlama does not become damp.
Refrigerate leftover Bazlama Meatball Burger promptly in a covered container. If possible, separate the cooked patty from the bazlama and fresh toppings; this helps prevent soggy bread and lets you reheat the meat without wilting the vegetables.
You can freeze the cooked meat patties for a Bazlama Meatball Burger, but freezing the fully assembled sandwich is less suitable because fresh toppings and bazlama can lose their texture. Freeze patties separately, thaw them in the refrigerator, and reheat before assembling.
Vitamins
B12
2.31µg · 96% DV
B3
8.36mg · 52% DV
B1
0.42mg · 35% DV
B6
0.53mg · 31% DV
Minerals
Selenium
39µg · 71% DV
Zinc
5.39mg · 49% DV
Phosphorus
341mg · 49% DV
Sodium
1056mg · 46% DV
Potassium ⭐
451mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A Bazlama Meatball Burger brings seasoned minced-meat köfte together with bazlama, a soft, thick Turkish flatbread. The bread is split and filled much like a burger bun; depending on the cook, the filling may also include tomato, greens, onion or sauce.
In Turkey it is commonly served hot as a casual lunch or dinner, often with pickles or a simple salad and ayran. It makes a substantial, balanced-in-the-everyday-sense meal: the meat contributes protein, while the bread supplies much of the carbohydrate, with fat also coming from the meat and any sauce. For a lighter version, add plenty of salad and go easy on rich sauces.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
9.79g
MONOUNSATURATED
11.33g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.