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Traditional meat kebab with yogurt and dough wrapping
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Çardak kebab with yogurt (250 g) has 535 calories. That works out to 214 calories per 100 g. It contains 34 g of carbs, 29.5 g of protein, 31 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 2.3 µg of B12 covers 94% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 46 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
535
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
34g
· 12% DV
Protein
29.5g
· 59% DV
Fat
31g
· 40% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 26% · Protein 22% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 535 kcal | |
| Total fat | 31 g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 10.75 g | 54% |
| Trans fat | 0.45 g | |
| Sodium | 725 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% |
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) | 250 g | 535 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 193 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 214 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 130 g | 278 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 385 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 200 g | 428 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 260 g | 556 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 749 kcal |
Calculated from 214 calories per 100 g.
Çardak kebab with yogurt is a Turkish kebab made by wrapping seasoned meat in thin dough, cooking it, and serving it with yogurt. The dough wrapping gives it a different texture and presentation from kebabs cooked directly on skewers.
To make Çardak kebab with yogurt, place seasoned meat filling on thin dough, wrap it securely, and cook the parcels until the meat is done and the dough is browned. Serve the cooked pieces with yogurt rather than adding it before cooking.
Çardak kebab with yogurt is commonly made with minced meat, such as beef or lamb. Choose mince with some fat so the filling stays moist as it cooks inside the dough.
Çardak kebab with yogurt uses thin dough, often yufka or a similar flatbread dough in home versions. If the sheets are dry and brittle, soften them slightly before wrapping so they do not crack around the filling.
It can be, but Çardak kebab with yogurt is also served with plain yogurt. Whisk the yogurt until smooth, and add garlic only if you want its sharper flavor to stand out against the meat and dough.
Yes, you can bake Çardak kebab with yogurt. Arrange the wrapped pieces seam-side down and bake until the dough is browned and the meat is fully cooked; add the yogurt when serving, not before baking.
Serve Çardak kebab with yogurt with a fresh salad, grilled vegetables, or a light soup. The dough and yogurt already make the dish filling, so a crisp or vegetable-based side balances the plate well.
Yes, you can wrap the uncooked Çardak kebab with yogurt ahead and keep it chilled until cooking. Leave the yogurt off until serving so it does not make the dough soggy.
Store leftover Çardak kebab with yogurt separately from the yogurt to keep the dough from turning too soft. Refrigerate the cooked pieces in a covered container once cooled, then reheat them until hot throughout before serving.
Yes, cooked Çardak kebab with yogurt can be frozen without the yogurt. Pack the pieces so they do not stick together, thaw them before reheating, and add fresh yogurt at the table.
Vitamins
B12
2.25µg · 94% DV
B3
7.75mg · 48% DV
B6
0.5mg · 29% DV
Biotin
7.5µg · 25% DV
Minerals
Selenium
30µg · 55% DV
Zinc
5.5mg · 50% DV
Phosphorus
330mg · 47% DV
Sodium
725mg · 32% DV
Potassium ⭐
525mg · 15% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 535 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):
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Çardak kebab with yogurt is a Turkish kebab made by wrapping seasoned meat in thin dough, cooking it, then serving it with yogurt. Recipes vary by region and household, but the combination of savoury meat, soft dough and cool yogurt is its defining feature.
The outside is often lightly crisp while the filling stays tender, and the yogurt balances the rich, spiced flavour. It is served hot as a main meal in Turkey, often with salad, grilled vegetables or rice. The meat contributes protein, while the dough adds carbohydrates and the yogurt brings a creamy contrast. For a lighter plate, pair it with a generous salad and keep rice or other starchy sides modest.
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
10.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
12.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.