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High in lean protein
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Chicken Breast Tantuni with Tomato Paste (180 g) has 272 calories. That works out to 151 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.8 g of carbs, 39.2 g of protein, 10.3 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 19.4 mg of B3 covers 122% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
272
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
5.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
39.2g
· 78% DV
Fat
10.3g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 9% · Protein 57% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 272 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.3 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.84 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 513 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% |
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) | 180 g | 272 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (diced) | 20 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 136 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 160 g | 242 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 362 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 300 g | 453 kcal |
Calculated from 151 calories per 100 g.
Chicken Breast Tantuni with Tomato Paste is made with finely chopped chicken breast cooked with tomato paste, oil, and seasonings. It is commonly served in lavash or bread with onion, parsley, tomato, and lemon.
You make Chicken Breast Tantuni with Tomato Paste by quickly cooking small pieces of chicken in a hot pan, then stirring in tomato paste and seasonings. Avoid overcrowding the pan so the chicken browns instead of releasing too much liquid.
Yes, tomato paste is part of this version, but it is not a defining feature of traditional Mersin tantuni. Classic tantuni is usually made with finely chopped meat and spices, while tomato paste gives this chicken variation a richer tomato flavor.
Chicken Breast Tantuni with Tomato Paste is a chicken-based variation of tantuni, a dish associated with Mersin in southern Turkey. The tomato-paste version is an adaptation rather than the only traditional style, which is commonly made with beef.
Keep Chicken Breast Tantuni with Tomato Paste tender by cutting the chicken into small, even pieces and cooking it quickly in a hot pan. Add the tomato paste toward the end and avoid leaving the lean breast meat on the heat after it is cooked through.
Chicken Breast Tantuni with Tomato Paste uses chicken breast instead of the beef commonly used in classic tantuni. Chicken cooks faster and has a milder taste, while the tomato paste adds a flavor that is not essential to traditional Mersin-style tantuni.
Chicken Breast Tantuni with Tomato Paste can be served either rolled in lavash or tucked into bread. Lavash makes a convenient wrap, while bread gives it a more substantial sandwich-style serving; both work well with the usual fresh garnishes.
Onion, parsley, tomato, and a squeeze of lemon are classic companions for Chicken Breast Tantuni with Tomato Paste. Pickles or a cool yogurt drink can also balance the seasoned, tomato-rich filling without covering up its flavor.
Cooked Chicken Breast Tantuni with Tomato Paste keeps for three to four days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it promptly after cooking, and reheat the chicken filling until it is thoroughly hot before serving.
Yes, you can freeze the cooked filling for Chicken Breast Tantuni with Tomato Paste, although its texture may soften after thawing. Freeze the filling separately rather than assembling the wrap, then thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it in a pan.
Vitamins
B3
19.44mg · 122% DV
B6
1.12mg · 66% DV
B5
1.89mg · 38% DV
Biotin
9.18µg · 31% DV
Minerals
Selenium
37µg · 67% DV
Phosphorus
353mg · 50% DV
Sodium
513mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
616mg · 18% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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To burn the 272 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Chicken Breast Tantuni with Tomato Paste is a chicken version of tantuni, the street-food speciality associated with Mersin in southern Turkey. Finely chopped chicken breast is cooked on a hot griddle with tomato paste and seasoning, then commonly wrapped in thin flatbread. Onion, parsley, sumac and a squeeze of lemon bring a sharp, fresh contrast to the savoury filling.
In Turkey it is often eaten as a quick lunch or dinner, with pickles and ayran on the side. Chicken breast makes it a lean, protein-rich choice: it provides 21.8 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter meal, serve it with a generous salad or greens, or keep the flatbread portion modest.
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
1.84g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.72g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.