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Traditional Turkish breakfast dish made with eggs, butter, and yogurt
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Çoban kaçurma (120 g) has 204 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.7 g of carbs, 9.8 g of protein, 15.8 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 21.6 µg of Biotin covers 72% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
204
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
3.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
9.8g
· 20% DV
Fat
15.8g
· 20% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 8% · Protein 20% · Fat 72%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 204 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.8 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 7.44 g | 37% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% |
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) | 120 g | 204 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (chopped) | 30 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 60 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 136 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 306 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 240 g | 408 kcal |
Calculated from 170 calories per 100 g.
Çoban kaçurma is a traditional Turkish breakfast dish made with eggs, butter and yogurt. Recipes may mix the yogurt into the eggs or serve it alongside, so the texture and presentation can vary.
Çoban kaçurma is made by cooking eggs in melted butter, with yogurt either incorporated into the dish or served beside it. Keep the heat gentle if adding yogurt to the pan, since prolonged high heat can make it separate.
No. Çoban kaçurma is an egg-and-yogurt breakfast dish, while çoban kavurma, often translated as shepherd’s roast, is generally a meat dish. The similar names can be confusing, but they refer to different foods.
No, the Çoban kaçurma described here is made with eggs, butter and yogurt, not meat. It is distinct from çoban kavurma, the meat-based Turkish dish that is sometimes confused with it because of the similar name.
Yogurt is part of Çoban kaçurma’s characteristic combination of ingredients and contributes a tangy, creamy contrast to the buttery eggs. Depending on the recipe, it may be folded in or served separately rather than cooked in the pan.
Yes, Çoban kaçurma is traditionally described as a Turkish breakfast dish. It is served warm and can be part of a larger breakfast spread, rather than being limited to a standalone plate.
Yes, you can cook Çoban kaçurma with olive oil instead of butter. The flavor will be different from the buttery version, but the dish can still be made with eggs and yogurt.
Bread is a practical accompaniment for Çoban kaçurma, and fresh vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers fit naturally on the plate. If the yogurt is served separately, it can also be included as part of the spread.
Refrigerate leftover Çoban kaçurma in a covered container as soon as it has cooled, and eat it soon. Reheat it gently in a pan; high heat can make the yogurt separate and the eggs turn rubbery.
Yes, Çoban kaçurma can make a satisfying breakfast because it combines eggs with butter and yogurt. Pairing it with bread and fresh vegetables makes the meal more substantial and adds variety to the plate.
Vitamins
Biotin
21.6µg · 72% DV
B12
1.32µg · 55% DV
B5
1.32mg · 26% DV
B2
0.34mg · 26% DV
Minerals
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Phosphorus
144mg · 21% DV
Iodine
22µg · 15% DV
Zinc
1.2mg · 11% DV
Sodium
132mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Çoban kaçurma is a traditional Turkish breakfast dish made with eggs, yoghurt and butter. The cool, gently tangy yoghurt balances the richness of the eggs and butter, giving the dish a creamy texture and a savoury, satisfying taste.
It is served warm at breakfast in Turkey, often with bread for scooping up the yoghurt and buttery sauce. It provides protein, while much of its richness comes from the butter and eggs. For a lighter meal, serve it with fresh tomatoes and greens and keep the bread 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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
7.44g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.