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Protein-rich baked Turkish meat dish
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Kayseri tava meat (200 g) has 336 calories. That works out to 168 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.2 g of carbs, 33.6 g of protein, 20.2 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 3.4 µg of B12 covers 142% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
336
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
6.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
33.6g
· 67% DV
Fat
20.2g
· 26% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 7% · Protein 39% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 336 kcal | |
| Total fat | 20.2 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 7.6 g | 38% |
| Trans fat | 0.16 g | |
| Sodium | 490 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 33.6 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) | 200 g | 336 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 302 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 336 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 270 g | 454 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 275 g | 462 kcal |
Calculated from 168 calories per 100 g.
Kayseri tava meat is a Turkish baked dish of diced meat cooked with vegetables and seasonings, associated with the Kayseri region. It is usually assembled in a tray and baked until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked.
To make Kayseri tava meat, arrange diced meat with chopped vegetables and seasonings in an oven tray, then bake until tender. Covering the tray during much of the cooking helps keep the meat moist; uncover it near the end to brown the top.
Kayseri tava meat is commonly made with lamb, though beef is also used in some home versions. Choose diced meat suited to slow baking so it becomes tender as it cooks with the vegetables.
Sometimes: potatoes are included in some Kayseri tava meat recipes, but they are not essential to every version. The more familiar vegetable mix often includes tomatoes, peppers, onion, and garlic.
Kayseri tava meat is generally baked on a tray, while güveç is cooked in an earthenware pot and can refer to several Turkish dishes. Their ingredients may overlap, but the vessel and local recipe distinguish them.
Serve Kayseri tava meat with rice or bulgur pilaf, bread, or a simple salad. A yogurt-based side such as cacık adds a cool contrast to the hot, savory tray bake.
Use a cut that softens with long cooking and bake Kayseri tava meat gently rather than rushing it at high heat. Keeping the tray covered for most of the cooking helps retain moisture; uncover it only to brown the surface.
Yes, Kayseri tava meat can be cooked on the stovetop in a heavy, covered pot, although the texture will differ from the oven-baked version. Keep the heat low and check occasionally so the meat cooks through without catching on the bottom.
Kayseri tava meat is not necessarily hot-spicy; its seasoning varies by recipe. You can adjust the heat with red pepper or chili, while black pepper, garlic, and the vegetables provide flavor without making it fiery.
Yes, you can make Kayseri tava meat without tomatoes, though the dish will have less acidity and moisture. Use peppers, onion, and garlic for flavor, and add a little liquid if the tray looks dry while baking.
Vitamins
B12
3.4µg · 142% DV
B3
10.2mg · 64% DV
B6
0.68mg · 40% DV
B2
0.38mg · 29% DV
Minerals
Selenium
36µg · 65% DV
Zinc
6.8mg · 62% DV
Phosphorus
316mg · 45% DV
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Sodium
490mg · 21% DV
Potassium ⭐
578mg · 17% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kayseri tava meat is a tray-baked dish associated with Kayseri in central Turkey. It is usually made with chunks of lamb or beef cooked with tomatoes, peppers and often garlic; home recipes vary, and the meat becomes tender as the vegetables release their juices.
It is served hot as a main course, often with rice pilaf, bread or a fresh salad. In Turkey, ayran is another familiar accompaniment. The dish is filling and protein-rich, providing 16.8 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, pair it with plenty of salad and keep the bread or pilaf modest.
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
7.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.