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Protein-rich egg dish with saturated fat and sodium from butter and cured pastrami.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Egg with Pastrami and Butter (140 g) has 246 calories. That works out to 176 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.5 g of carbs, 17.2 g of protein, 20.4 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2 µg of B12 covers 85% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 140 g
246
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
1.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
17.2g
· 34% DV
Fat
20.4g
· 26% 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 2% · Protein 27% · Fat 71%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 246 kcal | |
| Total fat | 20.4 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 8.54 g | 43% |
| Trans fat | 0.49 g | |
| Sodium | 854 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% |
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) | 140 g | 246 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 123 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 176 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 176 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 246 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 190 g | 334 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 260 g | 458 kcal |
Calculated from 176 calories per 100 g.
Cook Egg with Pastrami and Butter by briefly warming the meat in melted butter, then adding the eggs and cooking until the whites set. Here, “pastrami” refers to Turkish pastırma, a cured, spiced beef, rather than necessarily American deli pastrami.
The meat in Egg with Pastrami and Butter is Turkish pastırma: cured, air-dried beef seasoned with spices, often including a fenugreek coating. It has a firmer texture and a different seasoning profile from the sliced deli pastrami common in the United States.
Add the pastrami to the melted butter before the eggs, and warm it briefly. This releases its aroma without drying the thin slices; once the eggs go in, let the meat cook alongside them until the whites are set.
Egg with Pastrami and Butter is similar in format to eggs and bacon, but the meat is Turkish pastırma, a spiced cured beef, rather than bacon. Its seasoning and stronger cured-meat flavor give the dish a distinctly different taste.
Thinly sliced Turkish pastırma works well for Egg with Pastrami and Butter because it warms quickly and is easy to eat with the eggs. Choose fenugreek-coated slices for a stronger aroma, or a coating-free style for a milder result.
Yes, you can make Egg with Pastrami and Butter using a small amount of olive oil instead. The flavor will be less rich, and because pastırma can stick or brown quickly, use gentle heat and avoid prolonged frying.
To keep Egg with Pastrami and Butter from tasting too salty, avoid adding salt before tasting it. Pastırma is already cured and seasoned, so serving the eggs with unsalted bread or fresh vegetables can also balance the plate.
Serve Egg with Pastrami and Butter with crusty bread to catch the buttery egg, or with fresh tomatoes and greens for a lighter plate. Since the pastırma is strongly seasoned, mild sides usually complement it best.
Yes, refrigerate leftover Egg with Pastrami and Butter in a covered container, though the eggs may become firmer when reheated. The dish tastes best freshly cooked, so prepare only what you expect to eat when possible.
Egg with Pastrami and Butter provides protein, but the butter and cured pastırma also contribute saturated fat and sodium. Keep the serving moderate and pair it with vegetables or whole-grain bread for a more balanced breakfast.
Vitamins
B12
2.03µg · 85% DV
Biotin
14µg · 47% DV
B2
0.45mg · 35% DV
B5
1.61mg · 32% DV
Minerals
Selenium
38µg · 69% DV
Phosphorus
266mg · 38% DV
Sodium
854mg · 37% DV
Iodine
38µg · 25% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Egg with Pastrami and Butter brings together eggs, butter and Turkish pastırma: cured, air-dried beef coated with spices. The pastırma is briefly warmed in butter before the eggs are added; they may be left whole or stirred through, depending on the cook. It is a hearty dish associated with Turkish home-style breakfasts.
The eggs are soft and rich, while pastırma contributes a savory, spiced, salty bite. Serve it hot with crusty bread, or alongside tomatoes and greens; it also makes a substantial brunch beyond Turkey. With 12.3 g of protein per 100 g, it is protein-rich, but butter and cured meat make the dish rich as well. Use less butter and pastırma for a lighter plate.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8.54g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.