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Grilled minced-meat kebab with isot pepper
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Isot kebab (150 g) has 411 calories. That works out to 274 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.2 g of carbs, 36.2 g of protein, 28.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 3.4 µg of B12 covers 141% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
411
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
3.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
36.2g
· 72% DV
Fat
28.2g
· 36% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 3% · Protein 35% · Fat 62%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 411 kcal | |
| Total fat | 28.2 g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 11.1 g | 55% |
| Trans fat | 0.27 g | |
| Sodium | 720 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 36.2 g | 72% |
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) | 150 g | 411 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 85 g | 233 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 274 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 329 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 170 g | 466 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 603 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 255 g | 699 kcal |
Calculated from 274 calories per 100 g.
Isot kebab is a Turkish grilled minced-meat kebab seasoned with isot, a dried pepper closely associated with Şanlıurfa. It is shaped around skewers and cooked over a grill; recipes vary in the meat and seasoning used.
Isot pepper is a dried, often dark-colored pepper from Şanlıurfa used to season isot kebab. It brings a distinctive earthy, slightly smoky flavor as well as heat, so it is not simply interchangeable with ordinary chili flakes.
To make isot kebab, mix minced meat with isot pepper and salt, knead until cohesive, then press it firmly around skewers and grill. Keep the mixture cold while shaping, and cook over strong heat so the outside browns without drying the meat.
Isot kebab is associated with Şanlıurfa in southeastern Türkiye, where isot pepper is a local specialty. Its exact recipe is not fixed, and cooks may vary the meat blend, seasoning, and accompaniments.
Isot kebab and Urfa kebab are closely related, but the names do not guarantee an identical recipe. Isot kebab specifically highlights isot pepper, while Urfa kebab can refer more broadly to the region’s kebab style and may vary by cook.
Isot kebab can be spicy, but its heat depends on how much and what kind of isot pepper the cook uses. Isot also contributes a deep, earthy flavor, so the kebab’s character is not just its level of heat.
Isot kebab may slip off if the minced meat is too wet, loosely packed, or poorly bound to the skewer. Knead the mixture thoroughly, chill it before shaping, and press it into an even layer around the skewer.
Isot kebab is often served with flatbread, grilled tomatoes and peppers, and fresh greens or a parsley-and-onion salad. These accompaniments add freshness and make the rich, pepper-seasoned kebab easier to enjoy.
Yes, isot kebab can be cooked under a hot oven grill or in a grill pan if you do not have an outdoor barbecue. The flavor will be less smoky than when cooked over charcoal, so avoid crowding the pan and brown the meat well.
Store leftover isot kebab in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within about three days. Reheat it until steaming hot, and discard it if it has been left at room temperature for an extended period.
Vitamins
B12
3.38µg · 141% DV
B3
9.6mg · 60% DV
B6
0.48mg · 28% DV
B2
0.32mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Selenium
35µg · 64% DV
Zinc
6.53mg · 59% DV
Phosphorus
306mg · 44% DV
Sodium
720mg · 31% DV
Potassium ⭐
507mg · 15% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Isot kebab is a grilled minced-meat kebab associated with Şanlıurfa in southeastern Turkey. The meat is seasoned with isot, the region’s dark, distinctive dried chilli pepper, then shaped around skewers and cooked over a grill. Isot brings a deep, gently smoky, slightly fruity flavour; the heat varies with the amount used. In Turkey it is commonly served hot with flatbread, grilled tomatoes and peppers, and fresh onion and parsley, with ayran alongside. It is protein-rich and low in carbohydrates: a 100 g portion provides 24.1 g of protein. For a lighter meal, choose a leaner mince and pair the kebab with a generous salad.
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.
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
11.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
12.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.23g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.