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Traditional minced-meat pastry with pepper
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kaytaz pastry with pepper (120 g) has 344 calories. That works out to 287 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.3 g of carbs, 12.5 g of protein, 17.8 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 21.6 µg of Selenium covers 39% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 61 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
344
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
34.3g
· 12% DV
Protein
12.5g
· 25% DV
Fat
17.8g
· 23% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 39% · Protein 14% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 344 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.8 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 5.52 g | 28% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 492 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% |
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) | 120 g | 344 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 30 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 129 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 172 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 201 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 70 g | 201 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 287 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 170 g | 488 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 240 g | 689 kcal |
Calculated from 287 calories per 100 g.
Kaytaz pastry with pepper is a Hatay-style savory pastry made with small pieces of dough topped with a minced-meat and pepper mixture. Its soft, often yeasted base makes it different from a thin, crisp flatbread.
To make Kaytaz pastry with pepper, shape yeasted dough into small rounds, spread a seasoned minced-meat and pepper topping over each one, then bake until the dough is cooked and the topping is hot. Recipes vary in their vegetables and seasoning.
The filling of Kaytaz pastry with pepper commonly includes minced meat, peppers, onion, and tomato or tomato paste. Cooks may add spices such as black pepper or red pepper flakes, and the exact proportions differ between recipes.
Kaytaz pastry with pepper comes from Hatay in southern Türkiye and is especially associated with Antakya’s food traditions. Local home and bakery recipes can differ in the dough shape and the seasoning used in the meat topping.
Kaytaz pastry with pepper is usually made on a softer, thicker yeasted base, while lahmacun is typically rolled much thinner and baked crisp. Both can carry minced-meat toppings, but kaytaz is a distinct Hatay-style pastry.
Serve Kaytaz pastry with pepper warm, alongside ayran, yogurt, or a fresh salad. These contrast with its savory meat topping, and it can also be part of a larger spread of Hatay-style dishes.
Yes, you can make Kaytaz pastry with pepper using an unleavened dough, but the base will be denser and less soft than the traditional yeasted version. Allowing yeasted dough to rise gives it its characteristic tender texture.
Yes, Kaytaz pastry with pepper can be frozen after baking once it has cooled. Wrap the pieces well to limit freezer burn, thaw them in the refrigerator, and reheat in the oven until hot throughout.
Reheat Kaytaz pastry with pepper in an oven or toaster oven rather than covering it in a microwave. Dry heat helps the base stay firmer; heat it until the minced-meat topping is hot throughout.
Kaytaz pastry with pepper can be eaten as a snack, but several pieces with salad or yogurt also make a meal. It is commonly served warm, and its minced-meat topping makes it more substantial than plain bread.
Vitamins
B12
0.74µg · 31% DV
B3
3.48mg · 22% DV
Biotin
6µg · 20% DV
B1
0.19mg · 16% DV
Minerals
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Sodium
492mg · 21% DV
Phosphorus
142mg · 20% DV
Manganese
0.41mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
223mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kaytaz pastry with pepper is a speciality of Hatay in southern Turkey, especially associated with Antakya. It is made from yeasted dough shaped into small, shallow rounds and topped with minced meat and pepper, often with onion, pepper paste and regional seasoning, then baked. The open top lets the savoury topping brown while the dough stays soft beneath it.
It is usually eaten warm in Hatay, at breakfast, alongside tea, or as a filling snack; a fresh salad or ayran makes a good accompaniment. The dough and oil make it fairly energy-dense, while the meat contributes protein: it provides 10.4 g per 100 g. For a lighter meal, have a smaller piece with plenty of greens.
Low
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Medium
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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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 48:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (48:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.