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Beef and chicken keşkek Calories
Traditional protein-and-grain dish
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Beef and chicken keşkek (250 g) has 378 calories. That works out to 151 calories per 100 g. It contains 42.8 g of carbs, 25.5 g of protein, 11.8 g of fat and 5.3 g of fiber. Its 35 µg of Selenium covers 64% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Beef and chicken keşkek Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
378
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
42.8g
· 16% DV
Protein
25.5g
· 51% DV
Fat
11.8g
· 15% DV
Fiber
5.3g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 27% · Fat 28%
Beef and chicken keşkek nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (250 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 378 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.8 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.88 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 42.8 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% |
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% |
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 Beef and chicken keşkek?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 30 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 272 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 300 g | 453 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 529 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 680 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 500 g | 755 kcal |
Calculated from 151 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Beef and chicken keşkek
What is Beef and chicken keşkek?
Beef and chicken keşkek is a traditional Turkish dish of wheat cooked slowly with meat until the grains soften and the mixture becomes thick and partly mashed. It is commonly served hot, often with a buttery pepper topping.
What is in Beef and chicken keşkek?
Beef and chicken keşkek is typically made with hulled wheat, beef, chicken, water or stock, and salt. Recipes may add onion, while melted butter with red pepper is a common finishing touch.
How is Beef and chicken keşkek traditionally made?
Beef and chicken keşkek is simmered until the wheat is tender and the meats are easy to shred. The meat is then pulled apart and worked into the wheat by pounding or vigorous stirring to create its characteristic thick texture.
Where does Beef and chicken keşkek come from?
Beef and chicken keşkek belongs to the broader Turkish tradition of keşkek, made in different regions with local variations. It is especially associated with communal cooking and celebratory meals, rather than one single standardized regional recipe.
Why is Beef and chicken keşkek served at Turkish weddings?
Beef and chicken keşkek is well suited to weddings and other gatherings because it can be cooked in a large pot and shared. In some communities, preparing it together is part of the celebration as well as a way to feed guests.
What kind of wheat is used in Beef and chicken keşkek?
Beef and chicken keşkek is usually made with hulled wheat, often sold as wheat berries or aşurelik wheat in Turkish shops. Soaking the grains beforehand can help them cook evenly; bulgur does not produce the same texture.
Can you make Beef and chicken keşkek in a pressure cooker?
Yes, a pressure cooker can soften the wheat and meat for Beef and chicken keşkek more quickly. After pressure cooking, check the consistency, add a little hot liquid if needed, and stir or pound the mixture until thick and cohesive.
What is traditionally served with Beef and chicken keşkek?
Beef and chicken keşkek is usually served hot with a topping of butter warmed with red pepper. Pickles or a fresh salad make good accompaniments, adding brightness alongside the dish’s rich, soft texture.
Is Beef and chicken keşkek the same as herise?
Beef and chicken keşkek and herise are closely related wheat-and-meat dishes, and the names can overlap across regions. Keşkek is commonly pounded or stirred until cohesive, but there is no single recipe that separates the two everywhere.
How should leftover Beef and chicken keşkek be stored and reheated?
Refrigerate leftover Beef and chicken keşkek in a covered container once it has cooled. Reheat it gently in a saucepan with a splash of water or stock, stirring as it warms because the wheat thickens as it sits.
Beef and chicken keşkek Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
1.38µg · 57% DV
B3
8.25mg · 52% DV
B6
0.5mg · 29% DV
B1
0.3mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Selenium
35µg · 64% DV
Manganese
1.15mg · 50% DV
Phosphorus
315mg · 45% DV
Copper
0.33mg · 37% DV
Sodium
613mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
440mg · 13% DV
Beef and chicken keşkek Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Beef and chicken keşkek
To burn the 378 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 Beef and chicken keşkek?
Beef and chicken keşkek is a Turkish ceremonial dish of wheat berries cooked slowly with meat and chicken, then worked until the grains soften and the mixture turns thick and cohesive. It is especially associated with weddings, festivals and communal cooking, with regional variations in the meat and finishing touches.
Served hot, it has a hearty, gently savoury flavour and a soft, almost porridge-like texture. A drizzle of butter spiced with red pepper is a familiar finish. Wheat provides the grain base while the meat and chicken contribute protein, making it a substantial main course. For a lighter meal, serve a modest bowl with a crisp salad and go easy on the buttery topping.
How Nutritious Is Beef and chicken keşkek?
Nutrient density
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.
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 Beef and chicken keşkek Processed?
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.
Does Beef and chicken keşkek Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Beef and chicken keşkek 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
Beef and chicken keşkek Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.5:1).
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