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Turkish minced-meat kebab with vegetables
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Fakir kebab (180 g) has 328 calories. That works out to 182 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.1 g of carbs, 23 g of protein, 21.4 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 2.9 µg of B12 covers 120% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
328
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
10.1g
· 4% DV
Protein
23g
· 46% DV
Fat
21.4g
· 27% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 12% · Protein 28% · Fat 60%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 328 kcal | |
| Total fat | 21.4 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 7.38 g | 37% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 558 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 23 g | 46% |
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 | 328 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 20 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 82 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 90 g | 164 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 182 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 160 g | 291 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 180 g | 328 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 473 kcal |
Calculated from 182 calories per 100 g.
Fakir kebab is a Turkish minced-meat dish cooked with vegetables. The name is used for home-style recipes rather than one strictly standardized preparation, so the vegetables and whether it is baked, pan-cooked, or shaped on skewers can vary.
The name is commonly understood as “poor man’s kebab,” likely referring to stretching minced meat with vegetables in an economical home-cooked dish. There is no single universally established origin story, and recipes under the name differ.
Mix minced meat with finely chopped onion and seasoning, then cook it with vegetables such as tomato and pepper in a baking dish or pan. Home recipes vary, so use a method that suits the texture of your mixture rather than expecting one fixed traditional formula.
Tomatoes and peppers are common choices for Fakir kebab, and onion is often mixed into the mince. Some versions include eggplant or potatoes, but neither is required in every recipe bearing this name.
Not always. Many home-style Fakir kebab recipes are baked or cooked in a pan with vegetables; skewers are an option in some versions. If shaping the mince onto skewers, chill it first and avoid adding watery vegetables to the meat mixture.
Fakir kebab is a flexible minced-meat-and-vegetable dish with varied home recipes. Adana kebab is known for seasoned minced meat cooked on a skewer and has a more defined regional style; vegetables are not the defining feature of Adana kebab.
Yes, eggplant is not essential to Fakir kebab. Many versions use tomatoes and peppers instead, while others add different vegetables; choose based on the recipe you are following and keep the meat-to-vegetable mixture firm enough to cook evenly.
Serve Fakir kebab with flatbread, rice, or bulgur pilaf, plus a fresh salad or yogurt-based side. Because the kebab itself may already contain vegetables, a simple salad and bread can make a complete, less elaborate meal.
For a skewered Fakir kebab, knead the mince until it holds together, keep it cold before shaping, and press it firmly around flat metal skewers. Avoid excess liquid in the mixture and turn the kebab gently once it has begun to set.
Yes, reheat leftover Fakir kebab until it is hot throughout. Store it covered in the refrigerator rather than leaving it at room temperature, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat so it does not dry out through repeated heating.
Vitamins
B12
2.88µg · 120% DV
B3
7.02mg · 44% DV
B6
0.52mg · 31% DV
Biotin
5.4µg · 18% DV
Minerals
Zinc
5.58mg · 51% DV
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Phosphorus
261mg · 37% DV
Sodium
558mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
459mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Fakir kebab is a Turkish home-style kebab made with minced meat and vegetables. The exact mix varies by cook, but ingredients such as tomatoes, peppers and onions commonly accompany the meat; it can be cooked on the hob or baked. Its name suggests an economical, practical dish built from everyday ingredients.
The vegetables keep the kebab juicy and add a gentle sweetness, while the minced meat makes it savoury and filling. In Turkey it is served hot, often with rice, bread or salad; elsewhere, it works well with flatbread or a simple green salad. It provides 12.8 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, add more salad and serve a smaller portion of bread or rice.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
9g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.62g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.