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High-protein, low-carb boiled beef used for tantuni
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Boiled tantuni beef has 215 calories. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 28.5 g of protein, 10.5 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2.2 µg of B12 covers 92% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
215
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
0.8g
· 0% DV
Protein
28.5g
· 57% DV
Fat
10.5g
· 13% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 2% · Protein 54% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.5 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.1 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.35 g | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% |
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) | 100 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 15 g | 32 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (shredded) | 30 g | 65 kcal |
| ½ cup (shredded) | 70 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 85 g | 183 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 140 g | 301 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 170 g | 366 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 387 kcal |
Calculated from 215 calories per 100 g.
Boiled tantuni beef is beef cooked in water before being chopped or prepared for tantuni, the Mersin-style Turkish meat wrap. It is usually heated again on a hot griddle with oil and some of its cooking liquid before serving.
Not usually as the final cooking method: tantuni meat is traditionally finished on a hot, lightly oiled griddle, often with water or cooking juices. Boiling can be a convenient first step to tenderize the beef before that griddle stage.
A tender, relatively lean beef cut without much gristle works well for boiled tantuni beef because it can be chopped finely and wrapped easily. Small, even pieces also cook more consistently than large chunks.
Heat the boiled tantuni beef on a hot griddle with a little oil and reserved cooking liquid, then season with salt and red pepper. Serve it in thin flatbread with onion, parsley, and tomato for a familiar tantuni-style wrap.
The griddle gives boiled tantuni beef the hot, savory finish associated with tantuni and lets it absorb seasoning and a little cooking liquid. Serve it promptly; prolonged griddle cooking can dry out the already-cooked meat.
Boiled tantuni beef is prepared for a specific use: it is finely cut or chopped and typically finished with oil, seasoning, and cooking juices on a griddle. Regular boiled beef may be served in larger pieces without this tantuni-style finishing step.
A boiled tantuni beef wrap typically contains the griddled beef in thin flatbread, with onion, parsley, and tomato. Some versions add lemon or pickles; the exact toppings vary by shop and personal preference.
Yes, leftover boiled tantuni beef can be used for tantuni if it has been stored safely. Chop it finely if needed, heat it thoroughly on a griddle with a little cooking liquid, and add the toppings just before serving.
Store boiled tantuni beef in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within three to four days. Refrigerate it promptly after cooking, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is thoroughly hot.
Yes, boiled tantuni beef freezes well. Divide it into meal-sized portions in airtight containers, then thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly; freezing it with a little cooking liquid can help it stay moist.
Vitamins
B12
2.2µg · 92% DV
B3
6.4mg · 40% DV
B6
0.42mg · 25% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Zinc
5.1mg · 46% DV
Selenium
19µg · 35% DV
Phosphorus
220mg · 31% DV
Iron
2.7mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
330mg · 10% DV
Sodium
72mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Boiled tantuni beef is beef simmered in small pieces as the starting point for tantuni, the street-food specialty associated with Mersin in southern Turkey. The meat is typically finished on a hot griddle with a little oil and seasoning, so the boiled portion is usually a component rather than a complete dish on its own.
Once griddled, it is tender and savoury, commonly wrapped in thin flatbread with onion, tomato, parsley and a squeeze of lemon. It is high in protein and very low in carbohydrate: a 100 g serving provides 28.5 g of protein and 0.8 g of carbs. For a lighter meal, go easy on the added oil and serve it with salad, or use a lettuce wrap instead of bread.
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.
No known major 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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.