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High-protein, cooked without added oil
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
4 piece (medium) of Butcher Meatballs, Dry-Pan Cooked (120 g) has 300 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.7 g of carbs, 30.2 g of protein, 18.2 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 2.6 µg of B12 covers 108% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 4 piece (medium) · 120 g
300
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
3.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
30.2g
· 60% DV
Fat
18.2g
· 23% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 5% · Protein 40% · Fat 55%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.2 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 7.32 g | 37% |
| Trans fat | 0.78 g | |
| Sodium | 468 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% |
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 piece (medium) | 50 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 25 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 75 g | 188 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 105 g | 263 kcal |
| 4 piece (medium) | 120 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 450 kcal |
Calculated from 250 calories per 100 g.
Dry-pan-cooked butcher meatballs are seasoned ground-meat patties cooked in a hot pan without adding cooking oil. The meat releases some of its own fat as it cooks, and recipes vary between butchers and regions.
Cook dry-pan-cooked butcher meatballs in a preheated nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron pan, leaving space between them. Turn them once the underside has browned and releases easily; overcrowding the pan can make them steam instead of brown.
Dry-pan-cooked butcher meatballs are usually made with ground beef, though some recipes use a beef-and-lamb blend. Meat with some fat tends to stay juicier than very lean mince, even when no oil is added to the pan.
Dry-pan-cooked butcher meatballs typically contain ground meat, salt, and seasonings such as black pepper or cumin. Depending on the butcher’s recipe, onion, garlic, or bread may also be mixed in, so there is no single fixed ingredient list.
Dry-pan-cooked butcher meatballs are shaped patties associated with a butcher-style meat mixture and cooked directly in a pan without added oil. The term does not define one universal recipe, while “regular meatballs” can refer to many shapes, sauces, and cooking methods.
To keep dry-pan-cooked butcher meatballs intact, mix the meat until cohesive, chill the shaped patties briefly, and let the first side set before turning. Moving them too soon or using a pan that is not hot enough can make them break.
For juicy dry-pan-cooked butcher meatballs, avoid very lean mince and stop cooking as soon as they are safely cooked through. Pressing them repeatedly with a spatula squeezes out juices, so turn them gently and serve promptly.
Dry-pan-cooked butcher meatballs pair well with roasted vegetables, salad, rice, flatbread, or a yogurt-based sauce. For a Turkish-style meal, serve them with grilled peppers and tomatoes or tuck them into bread with fresh vegetables.
Cooked dry-pan-cooked butcher meatballs generally keep for 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, making sure it is hot all the way through before serving.
Yes, dry-pan-cooked butcher meatballs can be frozen after cooking. Let them cool, pack them airtight, and thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating; separating portions before freezing makes it easier to take out only what you need.
Vitamins
B12
2.58µg · 108% DV
B3
6.24mg · 39% DV
B6
0.41mg · 24% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Zinc
6.3mg · 57% DV
Selenium
30µg · 55% DV
Phosphorus
246mg · 35% DV
Sodium
468mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
426mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Butcher meatballs, dry-pan cooked, are Turkish butcher-style patties made from seasoned minced meat, commonly beef or a beef-and-lamb blend. Recipes vary: some include onion or a little bread, while this version is cooked without adding oil to the pan.
They develop a browned outside while staying tender inside, with a savoury, spiced meat flavour. In Turkey they’re often served as a main meal with rice, salad or piyaz, and grilled peppers; elsewhere, pair them with vegetables, flatbread or a simple salad. At 25.2 g of protein per 100 g, they make a protein-forward meal. The meat can release its own fat as it cooks, so serve with fresh vegetables for a lighter plate.
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
7.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.