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Golden-brown, thin dough parcels filled with browned meat are arranged on a plate, with creamy white yogurt and a glossy red sauce alongside.
●Low GI

Cardak kebab Calories

Baked meat kebab wrapped in flatbread or dough

CALORIES · 100 G

228kcal

GI

52low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

210mg

FIBER · 100 G

1.4g

Quick answer

1 serving (medium) of Cardak kebab (250 g) has 570 calories. That works out to 228 calories per 100 g. It contains 39 g of carbs, 29.5 g of protein, 32.3 g of fat and 3.5 g of fiber. Its 2.3 µg of B12 covers 94% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Cardak kebab Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g

570

KCAL / 250G

Carbs

39g

· 14% DV

Protein

29.5g

· 59% DV

Fat

32.3g

· 41% DV

Fiber

3.5g

· 13% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 28% · Protein 21% · Fat 51%

Cardak kebab nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (250 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories570 kcal
Total fat32.3 g41%
Saturated fat10.25 g51%
Trans fat0.2 g
Sodium800 mg35%
Total carbohydrate39 g14%
Fiber3.5 g13%
Protein29.5 g59%

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 Cardak kebab?

ServingAmountCalories
1 serving (medium)250 g570 kcal
100 g100 g228 kcal
½ serving (half)125 g285 kcal
1 piece (small)140 g319 kcal
1 piece (medium)180 g410 kcal
1 cup (diced)200 g456 kcal
1 piece (large)240 g547 kcal
1 serving (large)320 g730 kcal

Calculated from 228 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cardak kebab

What is Cardak kebab?

Cardak kebab is meat wrapped in flatbread or thin dough and baked. Recipes vary in the meat, seasoning, and wrapping style, but the baked, enclosed preparation is its defining feature.

How do you make Cardak kebab at home?

To make Cardak kebab, season the meat filling, wrap it in flatbread or thin dough, and bake it until the meat is cooked through and the outside is browned. The exact filling and shaping can vary by recipe.

What meat is used in Cardak kebab?

Cardak kebab can be made with minced meat or small pieces of meat; beef and lamb are both suitable choices. The cut and fat content affect how juicy the filling remains after baking.

Is Cardak kebab baked or grilled?

Cardak kebab is typically baked, rather than cooked as an unwrapped kebab over a grill. Baking cooks the enclosed meat while browning the flatbread or dough around it.

What is the difference between Cardak kebab and a kebab wrap?

Cardak kebab is wrapped before baking, so the meat cooks inside the dough. In a typical kebab wrap, cooked meat is placed in flatbread and rolled up afterward; the preparation and texture are different.

Does Cardak kebab use yufka or flatbread?

Cardak kebab is commonly wrapped in yufka or another thin dough, though recipes may use flatbread. The wrapper needs to be flexible enough to enclose the filling without splitting.

What goes inside Cardak kebab?

The filling in Cardak kebab is based on meat, often seasoned with spices and sometimes mixed with onion. There is no single fixed recipe, so ingredients can differ between cooks and regional versions.

Where does Cardak kebab come from?

Cardak kebab is a Turkish-style kebab, but its exact regional origin is not consistently established in commonly available descriptions. Recipes are best identified by their defining method: meat wrapped in thin dough and baked.

What should you serve with Cardak kebab?

Serve Cardak kebab hot with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, or yogurt if desired. These sides balance the rich meat and baked wrapper without hiding the kebab's seasoning.

How should you store leftover Cardak kebab?

Refrigerate leftover Cardak kebab in a covered container once it has cooled, and reheat it until piping hot. An oven or toaster oven helps bring back some crispness to the wrapper.

Cardak kebab Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

2.25µg · 94% DV

B3

8mg · 50% DV

Biotin

10µg · 33% DV

B6

0.53mg · 31% DV

Minerals

Selenium

30µg · 55% DV

Zinc

5.25mg · 48% DV

Phosphorus

320mg · 46% DV

Sodium

800mg · 35% DV

Potassium ⭐

525mg · 15% DV

Cardak kebab Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

52
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

20
Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Cardak kebab

To burn the 570 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):

🚶

141min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

58min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

78min

Cycling

🏊

66min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Cardak kebab?

Cardak kebab is a Turkish baked kebab in which seasoned meat is wrapped in thin flatbread or pastry and cooked until the outside is tender and lightly browned. Recipes vary: the filling may use minced or diced meat, often with onion and spices, and the bread absorbs some of its juices as it bakes.

It is served hot as a substantial main dish, often with yoghurt or a crisp salad alongside. The meat contributes protein, while the wrapping adds carbohydrates, making it a filling combination rather than a particularly light plate. For a lighter meal, pair a modest portion with plenty of salad and skip extra bread.

How Nutritious Is Cardak kebab?

Nutrient density

Medium

46/ 100

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

42/ 100

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 Cardak kebab Processed?

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.

Does Cardak kebab Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Cardak kebab Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Cardak kebab Fat Profile

SATURATED

10.25g

MONOUNSATURATED

13g

POLYUNSATURATED

3.25g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 22.2:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (22.2:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.