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High-protein source of iron and vitamin B12
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Egg with Peppers and Kavurma (180 g) has 333 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.7 g of carbs, 26.6 g of protein, 23.8 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 3 µg of B12 covers 124% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
333
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
4.7g
· 2% DV
Protein
26.6g
· 53% DV
Fat
23.8g
· 31% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 6% · Protein 31% · Fat 63%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333 kcal | |
| Total fat | 23.8 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 7.65 g | 38% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 756 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% |
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 | 333 kcal |
| ½ serving (small) | 90 g | 167 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 140 g | 259 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 333 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 370 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 444 kcal |
| 1.5 serving (extra large) | 270 g | 500 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
Egg with peppers and kavurma is made by softening chopped peppers in a pan, warming the cooked kavurma, then adding eggs. Cook the eggs to your preferred texture and serve the dish hot, straight from the pan.
Kavurma is meat that has been cooked slowly, traditionally in its own fat, and is used here as a savory, ready-cooked ingredient. Warm it with the peppers before adding the eggs; it does not need to be cooked from raw in the pan.
Green peppers work especially well in egg with peppers and kavurma because their fresh flavor balances the rich meat. Use mild peppers for a gentler dish or a hot variety for more heat, and soften them in the pan before adding the kavurma.
Yes, tomatoes can be added to egg with peppers and kavurma. Cook chopped tomato with the softened peppers until some of its liquid evaporates, then warm the kavurma in the pan before adding the eggs.
No, egg with peppers and kavurma uses cooked meat and peppers, while sucuklu yumurta is made with Turkish spiced sausage. Sucuk gives the dish a stronger, more seasoned flavor; kavurma has a savory meat flavor that is usually less spice-forward.
No, the eggs in egg with peppers and kavurma do not have to be scrambled. Crack them into the pan and leave them whole for set whites and runny yolks, or stir them through the peppers and meat for a softer, more evenly mixed dish.
Yes, egg with peppers and kavurma can be served as a Turkish-style hot breakfast. It is usually brought to the table in the pan and eaten with bread; it also works as a quick lunch or dinner.
Bread and fresh vegetables are classic, practical sides for egg with peppers and kavurma. Tomatoes, cucumber, olives, or a simple salad complement the warm, savory pan without competing with its rich flavors.
It is best to make egg with peppers and kavurma just before serving because freshly cooked eggs have the best texture. You can soften the peppers and warm the kavurma ahead, then add and cook the eggs when you are ready to eat.
Refrigerate leftover egg with peppers and kavurma in a covered container once it has cooled, and eat it within three days. Reheat it until thoroughly hot, and do not leave the cooked egg dish at room temperature for an extended time.
Vitamins
B12
2.97µg · 124% DV
Biotin
18.36µg · 61% DV
B3
7.38mg · 46% DV
Vitamin C
38.7mg · 43% DV
Minerals
Selenium
46µg · 84% DV
Phosphorus
342mg · 49% DV
Zinc
4.5mg · 41% DV
Sodium
756mg · 33% DV
Potassium ⭐
423mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Egg with Peppers and Kavurma is a Turkish pan-cooked dish of eggs with peppers and kavurma, meat that has been slowly cooked and preserved in its own fat. Beef is commonly used, though the exact preparation can vary between households and regions. The eggs may be stirred through the mixture or cooked on top until set.
Sweet, softened peppers balance the rich, savoury meat, while the eggs make the dish tender and filling. In Turkey it is often served hot at breakfast with bread and tea, but it also works as a simple lunch or supper with salad. It is protein-rich and low in carbohydrates; for a lighter plate, use less kavurma and add extra peppers.
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 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
7.65g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.53g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.