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Protein- and vitamin B12-rich offal wrap
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Head, cheek and tongue offal wrap (250 g) has 535 calories. That works out to 214 calories per 100 g. It contains 44.5 g of carbs, 36.5 g of protein, 23.5 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 7 µg of B12 covers 292% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
214
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
17.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
14.6g
· 29% DV
Fat
9.4g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 33% · Protein 27% · Fat 40%
Vitamins
B12
2.8µg · 117% DV
B3
4.7mg · 29% DV
B2
0.28mg · 22% DV
B5
0.68mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Zinc
3mg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
163mg · 23% DV
Sodium
510mg · 22% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 214 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
3.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.86g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.91g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
Head meat, cheek and tongue are usually simmered for a long time until tender, then chopped or shredded and seasoned for the wrap. Slow cooking is especially important for the connective tissue in cheek and tongue.
Offal meats and rich sauces can slow digestion, which may cause fullness, indigestion or reflux in sensitive people. A smaller serving and fewer oily or very spicy additions may be easier to tolerate.
Its protein content can make it part of a post-workout meal. Before exercise, a rich or oily wrap may sit heavily and is usually less comfortable when eaten close to training.
Parsley, onion, tomato and lemon cut through the rich flavour and add freshness. Plain yogurt or ayran can also soften spicy seasoning, though people watching sodium should keep the overall meal in mind.
Cool leftovers promptly, store them covered in the refrigerator, and ideally eat them within 1 to 2 days. Do not refrigerate a wrap that has sat at room temperature for more than two hours.
For best texture, freeze the cooked filling separately from the flatbread and fresh garnishes. Thaw it in the refrigerator, heat it thoroughly, and do not refreeze previously thawed filling.
Reheat the filling in a pan or oven until it is steaming hot throughout. Add fresh onion, herbs and lemon after heating to avoid limp or watery garnishes.
This wrap uses head meat, cheek and tongue, whereas kokoreç is commonly made with seasoned lamb intestine and other offal. The wrap tends to be softer and more shredded, while kokoreç has a more distinctive, chewy texture.
Cheek and tongue contain connective tissues that yield gelatin-like proteins when cooked, but no single food can independently rebuild skin or joints. Collagen production also depends on adequate overall protein intake, vitamin C and a balanced diet.
People with coeliac disease or a wheat allergy should avoid the standard wrap because it contains gluten, unless a reliably gluten-free alternative is used. Those with reflux, gallbladder symptoms, gout or high uric acid may also need to limit rich offal meals according to their tolerance and medical advice.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.