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Traditional kebab with ground meat, eggplant, tomato, peppers, spices
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Ciya Kebab (180 g) has 324 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.6 g of carbs, 18 g of protein, 21.6 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 1.3 µg of B12 covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
324
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
12.6g
· 5% DV
Protein
18g
· 36% DV
Fat
21.6g
· 28% DV
Fiber
4g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 16% · Protein 23% · Fat 61%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 324 kcal | |
| Total fat | 21.6 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 7.38 g | 37% |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g | |
| Sodium | 612 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.6 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 18 g | 36% |
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 | 324 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 162 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 450 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 350 g | 630 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Ciya Kebab is a Turkish kebab made with ground meat, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, and spices. Recipes vary in how the ingredients are arranged and cooked, but the combination of minced meat and vegetables gives the dish its characteristic savory flavor.
Ciya Kebab is associated with southeastern Turkish cooking and the region’s kebab traditions. Recipes can vary between cooks and localities, so it is best understood as a regional-style dish rather than one recipe with a single fixed method.
Ciya Kebab is cooked by combining seasoned ground meat with eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers, then baking or simmering them until tender. Some versions layer the ingredients, while others cook them together; the method depends on the recipe.
Ciya Kebab uses ground meat, commonly beef, lamb, or a mixture of the two. The choice varies by recipe, while the defining feature is cooking the minced meat with eggplant and other vegetables rather than serving it as a separate skewer kebab.
Ciya Kebab is not necessarily spicy. Its heat depends on the peppers and seasonings used, and milder versions let the eggplant and tomato flavors come through. When ordering or cooking it, adjust the hot pepper to your preference.
Not always. Ciya Kebab typically combines ground meat with eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers in a cooked dish, whereas “eggplant kebab” often refers to eggplant pieces arranged with meat or meatballs. Names and recipes can overlap across regions.
Serve Ciya Kebab with rice, bulgur pilaf, or bread to soak up its savory juices. A crisp salad or plain yogurt makes a fresh contrast to the warm, tender eggplant and seasoned meat.
Yes, Ciya Kebab can be frozen in an airtight container once it has cooled. The eggplant may become softer after thawing, but the dish is still suitable for reheating. Thaw it in the refrigerator and heat it thoroughly before serving.
Reheat Ciya Kebab gently on the stovetop with a splash of water, keeping the pan covered until the meat and vegetables are hot throughout. You can also use a covered oven-safe dish; uncover it briefly at the end if you prefer a less steamy texture.
Yes, you can make Ciya Kebab without frying the eggplant first. Bake or simmer the eggplant directly with the meat and other vegetables; it will soften as the dish cooks and the result will be less oily than a version made with fried eggplant.
Vitamins
B12
1.26µg · 53% DV
B3
3.78mg · 24% DV
B6
0.32mg · 19% DV
B5
0.81mg · 16% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
198mg · 28% DV
Zinc
3.06mg · 28% DV
Sodium
612mg · 27% DV
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
576mg · 17% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Ciya Kebab brings together ground meat and aubergine with tomatoes, peppers and spices, in a style associated with southeastern Turkish kebab cooking. Depending on the recipe, it is cooked in a tray or baked; the aubergine turns tender and soaks up the meat juices, while the vegetables make a gently spiced, savoury sauce.
In Turkey it is served hot as a main dish, often with rice or bulgur, bread and a fresh salad. It also works well as a home-cooked meal alongside roasted vegetables. The meat provides protein, while the vegetables contribute fibre; a 100 g portion has 12 g of fat. For a lighter plate, serve it with plenty of salad and keep the rice or bread portion 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 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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.18g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.