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A regional Erzurum lamb dish typically prepared with lamb, onions and local cooking fat.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of İspir kebab (250 g) has 625 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.3 g of carbs, 56.3 g of protein, 42 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 5.5 µg of B12 covers 229% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
625
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
6.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
56.3g
· 113% DV
Fat
42g
· 54% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 4% · Protein 36% · Fat 60%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 625 kcal | |
| Total fat | 42 g | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 16.25 g | 81% |
| Trans fat | 1.5 g | |
| Sodium | 775 mg | 34% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 56.3 g | 113% |
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) | 250 g | 625 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 200 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 375 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 500 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 200 g | 500 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 625 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 300 g | 750 kcal |
Calculated from 250 calories per 100 g.
İspir kebab is a regional lamb dish associated with İspir in Erzurum, Turkey. It is typically cooked slowly with onions and local cooking fat, making it a tender, hearty dish rather than the skewered grilled meat many people expect from the word “kebab.”
İspir kebab is traditionally made by slowly cooking lamb with onions and fat until the meat becomes tender. Low, steady heat helps the ingredients cook together; when making it at home, use a heavy pot and check occasionally that the bottom is not scorching.
İspir kebab is typically made with lamb, onions, salt, and local cooking fat. Recipes can vary in the cut of lamb and the amount of fat, but the dish is known for letting the meat and onions provide most of its flavor rather than relying on a complex spice blend.
İspir kebab comes from İspir, a district in Erzurum in northeastern Turkey. It is part of the region’s lamb-based food tradition and is served as a local specialty, including in restaurants that feature Erzurum cuisine.
İspir kebab tastes rich and savory, with the sweetness of softened onions complementing the lamb. Its flavor is generally less about a hot spice coating and more about the meat, cooking fat, and slow cooking coming together.
İspir kebab is a slow-cooked lamb dish prepared with onions and fat, while cağ kebab is seasoned lamb roasted on a horizontal spit and sliced onto small skewers. They are both associated with Erzurum, but their cooking methods and textures are quite different.
İspir kebab is usually served hot with accompaniments such as bread, rice, or salad. Since the lamb dish is rich and filling, a fresh salad can balance the meal; local restaurant accompaniments may vary.
Yes, you can make İspir kebab at home in a heavy, covered pot. Cook the lamb and onions gently over low heat rather than trying to brown them quickly; slow cooking is what helps the meat turn tender and the flavors meld.
A lamb cut suited to slow cooking works best for İspir kebab, since connective tissue softens over time and adds richness. Ask a butcher for a braising cut, and cut it into similar-sized pieces so the meat cooks evenly.
Refrigerate leftover İspir kebab promptly in a covered container. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is thoroughly hot; repeated cooling and reheating can reduce quality and increase food-safety risk.
Vitamins
B12
5.5µg · 229% DV
B3
13mg · 81% DV
B6
0.7mg · 41% DV
B2
0.45mg · 35% DV
Minerals
Zinc
10mg · 91% DV
Selenium
45µg · 82% DV
Phosphorus
475mg · 68% DV
Sodium
775mg · 34% DV
Potassium ⭐
750mg · 22% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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İspir kebab is a lamb dish from the İspir area of Erzurum in eastern Turkey. Lamb is cooked with onions and local cooking fat; the slow cooking makes the meat tender and gives the dish a rich, savoury flavour.
In Turkey it is usually served as a main course, often with rice or bulgur pilaf and salad, with ayran as a refreshing accompaniment. It is protein-rich and also fairly substantial because of its fat content. For a lighter meal, pair it with plenty of fresh salad and keep the added cooking fat modest.
High
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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
16.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
18g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.