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High-protein source of iron and calcium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Kavurma and String Cheese Omelet (180 g) has 445 calories. That works out to 247 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.3 g of carbs, 33.5 g of protein, 34 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2.7 µg of B12 covers 114% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
445
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
2.3g
· 1% DV
Protein
33.5g
· 67% DV
Fat
34g
· 44% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 2% · Protein 30% · Fat 68%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 445 kcal | |
| Total fat | 34 g | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 14.76 g | 74% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 1098 mg | 48% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% |
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) | 180 g | 445 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 90 g | 222 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 247 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 296 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 150 g | 371 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 180 g | 445 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 618 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 360 g | 889 kcal |
Calculated from 247 calories per 100 g.
To make a kavurma and string cheese omelet, warm the cooked kavurma in a lightly oiled pan, pour in beaten eggs, and cook gently. Add pulled-apart string cheese near the end, cover the pan, and cook until the cheese melts and the eggs are set.
Kavurma is meat, commonly beef or lamb, cooked slowly in its own fat and seasoned; it is not raw meat. In a kavurma and string cheese omelet, it adds savory, rich pieces, so taste before adding extra salt.
Turkish tel peyniri is the traditional choice for a kavurma and string cheese omelet; pull it into strands before adding it. Packaged mozzarella string cheese can work too, but it may melt differently from Turkish tel peyniri.
No, kavurma is already cooked, so it only needs warming before it goes into the eggs. Heating it first in the pan releases some of its fat and helps distribute the meat evenly through the kavurma and string cheese omelet.
Cook a kavurma and string cheese omelet over medium-low heat and take it off the heat as soon as the eggs are set. High heat and prolonged cooking make eggs tough, while covering the pan briefly helps melt the cheese without overcooking them.
The cheese may not stretch in a kavurma and string cheese omelet if it is dry, old, or overheated. Use fresh tel peyniri, pull it into strands, and let it melt gently under a lid rather than cooking it over high heat.
Freezing a cooked kavurma and string cheese omelet is possible, but it is not ideal: the eggs can turn watery or rubbery and the cheese may lose its texture. For the best result, freeze the kavurma separately and cook the omelet fresh.
Fresh tomatoes, leafy greens, and a crisp salad balance the richness of a kavurma and string cheese omelet. For a Turkish-style breakfast, serve it with olives and sliced cucumber; bread is optional, since the omelet is already filling.
Yes, you can bake a kavurma and string cheese omelet in an oven-safe pan. Warm the kavurma on the stovetop, add the beaten eggs and cheese, then bake until the center is just set; avoid overbaking to keep the eggs tender.
Yes, a kavurma and string cheese omelet is usually filling because eggs, meat, and cheese provide substantial protein and fat. Adding vegetables on the side makes the meal more varied without changing the omelet’s savory character.
Vitamins
B12
2.74µg · 114% DV
Biotin
22.32µg · 74% DV
B2
0.65mg · 50% DV
Vitamin A
331.2µg · 37% DV
Minerals
Selenium
55µg · 100% DV
Phosphorus
558mg · 80% DV
Sodium
1098mg · 48% DV
Calcium
464mg · 46% DV
Potassium ⭐
378mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kavurma and string cheese omelet brings eggs together with kavurma, Turkish meat that is slowly cooked in its own fat, and tel peynir, a mild cheese that pulls into strands as it melts. It is a home-style Turkish combination rather than a fixed regional recipe; beef or lamb kavurma is commonly used.
Serve it hot for breakfast or a simple meal, with tomatoes, fresh herbs or bread alongside. The meat and cheese make the eggs rich and savoury, while the cheese adds a soft, stretchy texture. It is protein-rich and low in carbohydrates. Since kavurma can bring plenty of fat and salt, you can skip extra oil in the pan and add greens or tomatoes for a fresher balance.
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 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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
14.76g
MONOUNSATURATED
12.96g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.