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High-protein, savory spiced breakfast dish
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Fried eggs with cemen (140 g) has 301 calories. That works out to 215 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.3 g of carbs, 15.7 g of protein, 24.1 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 25.2 µg of Biotin covers 84% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 2 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 140 g
301
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
4.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
15.7g
· 31% DV
Fat
24.1g
· 31% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 6% · Protein 21% · Fat 73%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 301 kcal | |
| Total fat | 24.1 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 6.44 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 434 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% |
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 | 301 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 151 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 110 g | 237 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 140 g | 301 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 160 g | 344 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 190 g | 409 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 210 g | 452 kcal |
Calculated from 215 calories per 100 g.
To make fried eggs with cemen, warm a little oil in a pan and briefly fry the cemen paste until fragrant. Crack in the eggs and cook over low heat until the whites are set, leaving the yolks as runny or firm as you like.
Cemen is a strongly seasoned paste commonly made with fenugreek, garlic, and red pepper. Recipes vary, including the coating used on Turkish pastirma. In fried eggs with cemen, it supplies the dish’s distinctive savory, garlicky flavor.
No, fried eggs with cemen are usually cooked with the eggs left whole in the pan and seasoned with cemen paste. Menemen is typically made by cooking eggs into a mixture of tomatoes and peppers, so the two dishes have different bases and textures.
Yes, pastirma works well in fried eggs with cemen. Briefly warm the sliced pastirma in the pan before adding the eggs, since prolonged cooking can make it tough. Use less cemen paste than usual because pastirma is already coated with it.
Cemen gives fried eggs with cemen a savory, aromatic taste with noticeable garlic and fenugreek notes. The heat varies with the red pepper used in the paste. Start with a small spoonful if you are unfamiliar with its bold flavor.
Cook fried eggs with cemen over low heat and take the pan off the stove as soon as the whites are set. A lid can help cook the tops of the whites without flipping the eggs, which makes it easier to keep the yolks runny.
Fried eggs with cemen are commonly served with bread for dipping, alongside simple breakfast foods such as olives, tomatoes, or cucumber. Their rich, garlicky seasoning pairs best with mild accompaniments rather than another heavily spiced dish.
Yes, the coating scraped from pastirma can season fried eggs with cemen. It may be quite salty and intensely flavored, so add just a little at first and taste before adding more. Warm it briefly in the pan before cracking in the eggs.
Cemen can burn because its garlic and ground spices scorch quickly in a very hot pan. Warm it gently in a little oil just until fragrant, then add the eggs; if the pan is smoking, lower the heat before continuing.
Yes, you can reheat leftover fried eggs with cemen, though the yolks will usually become firmer. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and eat them within a few days; reheat only the portion you plan to serve.
Vitamins
Biotin
25.2µg · 84% DV
B12
1.47µg · 61% DV
B2
0.48mg · 37% DV
Vitamin A
252µg · 28% DV
Minerals
Selenium
31µg · 56% DV
Phosphorus
245mg · 35% DV
Iodine
36µg · 24% DV
Sodium
434mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
231mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Fried eggs with cemen is a Turkish pan-cooked breakfast dish: eggs are fried with cemen, a strongly flavoured paste best known as the coating on pastırma. Its spice blend varies, but it commonly has a warm, savoury, aromatic character that seasons the eggs as they cook.
The yolks may be left runny or cooked through. Serve it hot with bread for breakfast or brunch; fresh vegetables make a good contrast to the rich, pungent cemen. It provides protein, though much of its energy also comes from fat. For a lighter plate, use less cooking oil and cemen, and add tomatoes or greens on the side.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.44g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.94g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.94g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.