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Assorted cold meze platter
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Mixed meze (120 g) has 216 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.6 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 15.8 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 504 mg of Sodium covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Mixed meze is a selection of small dishes rather than a single fixed recipe. A platter may bring together eggplant, tomato and pepper spreads, herb-flecked dips, olives and cheese, with ingredients varying by cook and region. It belongs to the shared-table traditions of Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean.
Meze is usually served cool or at room temperature, so creamy, tangy and smoky flavours sit side by side. In Turkey it might open a meal or accompany a rakı table; elsewhere, it works well as a sharing starter with flatbread, or alongside grilled dishes. Vegetable-based portions contribute fibre, while oil-rich and creamy dips make the assortment more filling. For a lighter spread, include plenty of vegetable meze and serve bread on the side.
Selected: 100 g
180
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
10.5g
· 4% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
13.2g
· 17% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 24% · Protein 9% · Fat 67%
Vitamins
Vitamin K
18µg · 15% DV
Vitamin A
120µg · 13% DV
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
B12
0.2µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
65mg · 9% DV
Calcium
80mg · 8% 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 180 calories in 100 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.
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
2.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.5:1).
Mixed meze is a selection of small dishes served together for sharing. A platter may combine dips, vegetable spreads, olives and cheese, with the exact mix varying by restaurant, region and occasion.
Mixed meze often includes dips such as hummus or yogurt-based spreads, alongside eggplant salad, chopped tomato and pepper mixtures, olives and cheese. There is no fixed recipe, so the selection can differ considerably from one platter to another.
Serve mixed meze as several small dishes or arrange the portions separately on a large platter. Keep chilled dips cold until serving, and bring them out with bread or pita so everyone can sample and share.
Mixed meze is commonly eaten with pita or other crusty bread, which works well for scooping up dips. It can also be served before grilled fish, meat or vegetables as part of a larger shared meal.
Mixed meze is usually an appetizer or a shared spread rather than a single main course. A generous selection with bread can make a light meal, but it is often served before or alongside other dishes.
No, mixed meze and tapas are different food traditions, although both involve small dishes shared at the table. Meze is associated with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, while tapas are Spanish; their typical ingredients and serving customs differ.
Build a mixed meze platter by choosing contrasting dips and salads, such as a creamy spread, an eggplant dish and a fresh tomato-and-pepper mixture. Serve each in its own small bowl and add olives, cheese and bread around them.
Mixed meze is best refrigerated promptly in covered containers, with different dishes stored separately. Eat yogurt- or cheese-based portions within 2–3 days, and discard anything that has been left out for an extended time.
Usually, mixed meze is not a good candidate for freezing as a platter. Yogurt-based dips can separate and chopped vegetables may turn watery after thawing; freeze only individual components that are known to keep their texture when thawed.
A crisp, dry white wine is a versatile match for mixed meze, especially when the platter includes herbs, vegetables and seafood. For richer or spicier spreads, a dry rosé can also work without overpowering the varied flavors.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.