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Bread dipped in hot meat broth and grilled
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Islama bread (50 g) has 105 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 18 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 1.8 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 50 g
105
KCAL / 50G
Carbs
18g
· 7% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
1.8g
· 2% 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 70% · Protein 15% · Fat 15%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 105 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.8 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.35 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 215 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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 slice (medium) | 50 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 35 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 70 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 70 g | 147 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Islama bread is sliced bread dipped in seasoned meat broth and grilled. It is a specialty associated with Adapazarı in northwestern Turkey and is often served as part of an Islama köfte meal.
To make Islama bread, briefly dip slices in meat broth, often seasoned with red pepper, then grill them. A quick dip helps the bread absorb flavor without becoming too soggy to handle.
Islama bread is especially associated with Adapazarı, in Turkey’s Sakarya province. It is best known as the broth-soaked bread served with the area’s Islama köfte.
Islama bread tastes savory and meaty, with a peppery note in many recipes. Grilling adds a toasted, lightly smoky flavor, while the broth makes the inside moist.
Islama bread is made with sliced bread sturdy enough to absorb broth without falling apart. Firm-textured slices are easier to dip and grill while keeping their shape.
No. Islama bread is the broth-dipped, grilled bread itself; Islama köfte is the larger dish in which that bread is served with köfte, or Turkish meatballs.
Islama bread is traditionally made with meat broth, commonly beef or beef-bone broth. The broth is often seasoned with red pepper, though recipes and seasoning vary.
Islama bread is most often served with Islama köfte, and the meal may also include onion or grilled peppers. The bread soaks up the savory juices and accompanies the meatballs.
You can prepare the broth ahead, but dip and grill the bread shortly before serving. Keeping those steps separate helps prevent the slices from becoming soggy before they reach the table.
Store leftover Islama bread in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it soon. Reheat it on a grill or in a pan so the outside regains some of its toasted texture.
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B3
0.6mg · 4% DV
Folate
11µg · 3% DV
B5
0.13mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
215mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.15mg · 7% DV
Selenium
3.5µg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
30mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Islama bread is a regional Turkish specialty associated with Sakarya and Adapazarı, where it is commonly served with köfte. Slices of bread are dipped in hot, seasoned meat broth and grilled, giving them a savoury coating and a texture quite different from ordinary toast.
The outside is lightly crisp while the middle stays soft and absorbs the broth. It is typically eaten alongside grilled meatballs, often with grilled peppers or tomatoes. Islama bread is mainly a source of carbohydrates, while the meatballs make the meal more substantial. For a lighter plate, keep the bread and meatball portions modest and add a fresh salad.
Low
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
✓ 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
0.35g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.