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High-protein traditional egg dish enriched with tail fat
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Eggs with tail fat (120 g) has 300 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.4 g of carbs, 13.8 g of protein, 27 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 21.6 µg of Biotin covers 72% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 120 g
300
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
1.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
13.8g
· 28% DV
Fat
27g
· 35% 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 18% · Fat 80%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal | |
| Total fat | 27 g | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 11.4 g | 57% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 144 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% |
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 piece (medium) | 80 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 150 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 120 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 375 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 180 g | 450 kcal |
Calculated from 250 calories per 100 g.
Eggs with tail fat are eggs cooked in fat from a sheep’s tail, a traditional ingredient in parts of Turkey. The fat is melted in a pan first, and the eggs cook in the rendered fat, often alongside the crisped pieces.
To cook eggs with tail fat, cut the fat into small pieces and warm it gently in a pan until it renders. Crack in the eggs and cook them to your preferred doneness; keep the heat moderate so the fat does not burn.
Tail fat gives eggs with tail fat a rich, savory, distinctly lamb-like aroma. Its flavor is stronger than neutral cooking oil, so a small amount can noticeably change the taste of the eggs.
Yes, rendered lamb fat can stand in for tail fat when making eggs with tail fat, though the flavor may differ. Butter or olive oil will also cook the eggs, but neither reproduces the traditional lamb-fat aroma.
Use only enough tail fat to coat the pan, and pour off excess rendered fat before adding the eggs. Tail fat releases oil as it melts, so starting with too much can leave the finished eggs greasy.
Tail fat can smoke if it is heated too quickly or left over high heat after rendering. Melt it gently, and add the eggs once the fat is liquid; smoking fat can taste burnt and leave a stronger smell.
Serve eggs with tail fat with bread and fresh, crisp sides such as tomatoes, cucumbers, or herbs. Their freshness balances the rich flavor, while bread is useful for soaking up the rendered fat.
Yes, onions, peppers, or tomatoes can be added to eggs with tail fat. Cook firmer vegetables in the rendered fat first, then add the eggs; tomatoes release moisture and make the dish softer.
Refrigerate leftover eggs with tail fat promptly in a covered container rather than leaving them out. Reheat them gently in a pan; prolonged heating can make the eggs rubbery and cause more of the fat to separate.
Eggs with tail fat provide protein, but tail fat is rich in saturated fat, so this is best treated as an occasional, rich dish rather than an everyday staple. Pairing a moderate portion with vegetables makes a more balanced meal.
Vitamins
Biotin
21.6µg · 72% DV
B12
1.56µg · 65% DV
B2
0.42mg · 32% DV
B5
1.56mg · 31% DV
Minerals
Selenium
34µg · 62% DV
Phosphorus
204mg · 29% DV
Iodine
30µg · 20% DV
Zinc
1.44mg · 13% DV
Sodium
144mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Eggs with tail fat is a traditional Turkish home-style dish: eggs cooked in rendered sheep’s tail fat, a cooking fat used in several regional cuisines. The fat is warmed in a pan until it melts and sizzles, then the eggs are added; they may be left with runny yolks or cooked through.
The result is rich and savoury, with a distinctive, meaty aroma from the fat. In Turkey it can be served hot at breakfast or as a quick meal, with bread for dipping; elsewhere, it makes a hearty brunch or supper. It provides protein, but is also high in fat. Use a smaller amount of tail fat and serve it with tomatoes, peppers or a fresh salad for a lighter plate.
High
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Low
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
— 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
11.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
11.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.