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Traditional flatbread pastry with ground beef and kashar cheese, providing protein and calcium
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cantik with ground beef and kashar cheese (180 g) has 515 calories. That works out to 286 calories per 100 g. It contains 44.6 g of carbs, 24.1 g of protein, 26.8 g of fat and 2.9 g of fiber. Its 1.8 µg of B12 covers 74% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
515
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
44.6g
· 16% DV
Protein
24.1g
· 48% DV
Fat
26.8g
· 34% DV
Fiber
2.9g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 19% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 515 kcal | |
| Total fat | 26.8 g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 10.08 g | 50% |
| Trans fat | 0.5 g | |
| Sodium | 742 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 44.6 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% |
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) | 180 g | 515 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 45 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 172 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 343 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 515 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 260 g | 744 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 360 g | 1030 kcal |
Calculated from 286 calories per 100 g.
Cantik with ground beef and kashar cheese is a Turkish baked flatbread pastry topped with seasoned minced meat and melted kashar, a semi-hard Turkish cheese. It is commonly made as an individual portion and is especially associated with Bursa.
Cantik with ground beef and kashar cheese is made by spreading a seasoned ground-meat mixture over dough, adding kashar, and baking it until the base is cooked and the cheese melts. Recipes vary, but onion and spices are common additions to the meat.
Cantik with ground beef and kashar cheese belongs to the cantik tradition associated with Bursa, Turkey. Cantik is a well-known local bakery food there, while adding kashar is a variation on the meat-topped style rather than a separate regional origin.
No, cantik with ground beef and kashar cheese is related to Turkish pide but is usually smaller and rounder, while many pides are long and boat-shaped. Both can carry minced-meat toppings, and local bakery styles do vary.
The filling of cantik with ground beef and kashar cheese centers on ground meat and kashar. The meat is often mixed with onion and seasoning, and some recipes include tomato or pepper; the exact mixture depends on the bakery or home recipe.
Cantik with ground beef and kashar cheese has kashar added to the minced-meat topping, whereas a plain minced-meat version may have no cheese. The kashar melts and browns in the oven, giving the topping a richer, stretchy texture.
Cantik with ground beef and kashar cheese is usually served hot, soon after baking, as an individual savory pastry. It pairs well with ayran or a simple salad, which balances the rich meat-and-cheese topping without competing with its flavor.
Store leftover cantik with ground beef and kashar cheese in a covered container in the refrigerator rather than leaving it out. Cooked meat dishes are generally best eaten within 3–4 days; reheat a portion until it is hot throughout before serving.
Yes, cantik with ground beef and kashar cheese can be frozen once it has cooled. Wrap portions airtight to limit freezer damage, thaw them in the refrigerator, and reheat until hot throughout; freezing may soften the pastry and change the cheese texture.
It can fit, but cantik with ground beef and kashar cheese is a substantial pastry because it combines dough, meat, and cheese. Having one portion with salad instead of adding several rich sides can make the meal easier to keep balanced.
Vitamins
B12
1.76µg · 73% DV
B3
6.12mg · 38% DV
Biotin
9.36µg · 31% DV
B2
0.34mg · 26% DV
Minerals
Selenium
32µg · 58% DV
Phosphorus
353mg · 50% DV
Zinc
3.96mg · 36% DV
Sodium
742mg · 32% DV
Potassium ⭐
356mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Cantik with ground beef and kashar cheese is a Bursa-style Turkish flatbread pastry, typically shaped into a small oval. A thin dough base is topped with seasoned minced beef and kashar, a mild Turkish semi-hard cheese, then baked until the edges are crisp and the cheese has melted.
The centre stays tender, with savoury beef balanced by the cheese’s rich, lightly salty flavour. In Bursa it is commonly eaten hot at a cantik shop for lunch or dinner, often with ayran or a fresh salad; elsewhere, it makes a substantial bakery-style meal or snack. It provides protein, though the dough and cheese make it filling. Pair it with salad for a fresher meal, or share a piece if you want a lighter portion.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
10.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.18g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.34g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.