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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Half Bread Meatball and Sucuk Sandwich (180 g) has 549 calories. That works out to 305 calories per 100 g. It contains 49.7 g of carbs, 26.6 g of protein, 27.4 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 41.4 µg of Selenium covers 75% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 64 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
549
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
49.7g
· 18% DV
Protein
26.6g
· 53% DV
Fat
27.4g
· 35% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 19% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 549 kcal | |
| Total fat | 27.4 g | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 9.54 g | 48% |
| Trans fat | 0.36 g | |
| Sodium | 1422 mg | 62% |
| Total carbohydrate | 49.7 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| 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 | 549 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 90 g | 275 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 305 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 366 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 180 g | 549 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 549 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 763 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 320 g | 976 kcal |
Calculated from 305 calories per 100 g.
A Half Bread Meatball and Sucuk Sandwich is a Turkish-style sandwich made with grilled meatballs and sucuk, a spiced, cured sausage, tucked into half a loaf. It is often finished with fresh vegetables and served hot.
Cook the meatballs and sliced sucuk in a pan or on a grill until thoroughly done. Warm the half loaf, add the meat, then top with sliced tomato, onion, and greens. Keeping the bread warm helps it hold the fillings without getting soggy.
Sucuk is a strongly seasoned, cured Turkish sausage, usually made with beef and flavored with garlic and spices. In a Half Bread Meatball and Sucuk Sandwich, it adds a savory, spicy contrast to the milder meatballs.
A Half Bread Meatball and Sucuk Sandwich contains both meatballs and sucuk, while a standard meatball sandwich usually has meatballs alone. The sucuk gives this version a richer, more garlicky and spice-forward flavor.
Tomato, onion, parsley, and lettuce pair well with a Half Bread Meatball and Sucuk Sandwich. Pickled peppers or a little chili sauce add acidity and heat, which balance the rich meat; avoid overfilling it so the bread stays easy to handle.
A Half Bread Meatball and Sucuk Sandwich goes well with ayran, pickles, grilled peppers, or fries. Ayran is a traditional Turkish yogurt drink, and its cool, tangy taste complements the sandwich's seasoned meat.
Yes, a Half Bread Meatball and Sucuk Sandwich works well on a grill. Grill the meatballs and sucuk separately, since the sausage releases fat, and warm the bread briefly at the end so it does not burn.
To keep a Half Bread Meatball and Sucuk Sandwich from getting soggy, assemble it just before serving and avoid adding watery toppings too early. Warm the bread lightly, drain excess fat from the cooked meat, and add tomato at the last moment.
Yes, but for the best texture, remove the filling from a Half Bread Meatball and Sucuk Sandwich and reheat the meat separately in a pan or oven. Put it into fresh or briefly warmed bread afterward; microwaving the assembled sandwich can make the bread chewy.
Store leftover meatballs and sucuk from a Half Bread Meatball and Sucuk Sandwich in a sealed container in the refrigerator, separate from the bread. Use them within three to four days, and reheat until steaming hot before assembling another sandwich.
Vitamins
B12
1.62µg · 68% DV
B3
8.46mg · 53% DV
B1
0.43mg · 36% DV
B6
0.54mg · 32% DV
Minerals
Selenium
41µg · 75% DV
Sodium
1422mg · 62% DV
Zinc
5.22mg · 47% DV
Phosphorus
317mg · 45% DV
Potassium ⭐
457mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 549 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A half bread meatball and sucuk sandwich is made by filling a half loaf with grilled köfte and sucuk, the spiced Turkish sausage. It is a filling sandwich found at Turkish grill shops and street-food counters, as well as made at home.
Served hot, it brings together crusty bread, tender meatballs and sucuk’s assertive, savoury spice. In Turkey it is often eaten as a casual lunch or quick evening meal, with tomato, onion, greens or pickles alongside. The combination makes it substantial and protein-rich, though the bread and two meats can make it quite hearty. For a lighter version, use less sucuk and add a generous side salad.
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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
9.54g
MONOUNSATURATED
12.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.06g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.