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Popular street food with grilled fish, vegetables, and flatbread
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Karaköy Fish Wrap (220 g) has 374 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 48.4 g of carbs, 24.2 g of protein, 9.9 g of fat and 4.8 g of fiber. Its 2.4 µg of B12 covers 101% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 220 g
374
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
48.4g
· 18% DV
Protein
24.2g
· 48% DV
Fat
9.9g
· 13% DV
Fiber
4.8g
· 17% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 51% · Protein 26% · Fat 23%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 374 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.9 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.42 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 748 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrate | 48.4 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% |
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% |
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 piece (medium) | 220 g | 374 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 110 g | 187 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 150 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 220 g | 374 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 300 g | 510 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 510 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 440 g | 748 kcal |
Calculated from 170 calories per 100 g.
A Karaköy Fish Wrap is a street-food-style wrap made with grilled fish, vegetables and flatbread. The name points to a Karaköy-style dish, but the exact fish and additional fillings can vary between recipes and vendors.
A Karaköy Fish Wrap is rolled in flatbread, while balık ekmek is typically served as fish inside a loaf or sandwich bread. The wrap format encloses the fish and vegetables, making them easier to eat together.
There is no single required fish for a Karaköy Fish Wrap; the choice can vary by recipe or vendor. At home, choose a fish that grills without falling apart, and remove any bones before filling the flatbread.
Grill the fish, check it carefully for bones, then place it with vegetables on warmed flatbread and roll it firmly. Avoid overcooking the fish, which can make it dry and more likely to crumble as you wrap it.
The vegetables in a Karaköy Fish Wrap can differ from one version to another; the defining combination is grilled fish, vegetables and flatbread. Use crisp, well-drained vegetables so their moisture does not make the bread soggy.
A Karaköy Fish Wrap has no one mandatory sauce. A light, lemon-forward sauce can complement grilled fish, but keep it modest so the bread stays intact and the sauce does not overwhelm the fish.
A Karaköy Fish Wrap is usually most enjoyable freshly assembled, with warm grilled fish and warmed flatbread. Serve it soon after rolling so the vegetables stay fresh and their moisture does not soften the bread.
Freezing a fully assembled Karaköy Fish Wrap is not ideal: thawed vegetables can turn limp and release moisture into the flatbread. For a better texture, freeze cooked fish separately and add fresh vegetables and bread after thawing.
Refrigerate leftover Karaköy Fish Wrap promptly in a covered container and aim to eat it the next day. The bread may soften as it sits, so storing any sauce separately helps preserve its texture.
Vitamins
B12
2.42µg · 101% DV
B3
4.62mg · 29% DV
Vitamin D
4.84µg · 24% DV
B6
0.4mg · 24% DV
Minerals
Selenium
29µg · 53% DV
Phosphorus
242mg · 35% DV
Sodium
748mg · 33% DV
Iodine
40µg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
462mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 374 calories in 1 piece (medium) (220 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.
Karaköy Fish Wrap takes its cue from Istanbul’s waterfront street-food stalls, where grilled fish is tucked into flatbread with vegetables. The fish and greens can vary from one vendor to another, but the wrap is built around a simple combination of warm bread, freshly grilled seafood and crisp vegetables.
Smoky, savoury fish contrasts with the fresh crunch of the filling, making it an easy meal to eat on the go. In Istanbul it is commonly served for lunch, often with lemon and pickles; elsewhere, it works well as a casual lunch or light dinner. It provides 11 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter version, ask for plenty of vegetables and go easy on rich sauces.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.42g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.6:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.