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Minced meat filling, traditional pastry, source of protein and carbs
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kıymalı Gabin (120 g) has 282 calories. That works out to 235 calories per 100 g. It contains 31.2 g of carbs, 11.4 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
282
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
31.2g
· 11% DV
Protein
11.4g
· 23% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 16% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.84 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 408 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% |
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 | 282 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 141 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 188 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 353 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 423 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 470 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 564 kcal |
Calculated from 235 calories per 100 g.
Kıymalı Gabin is a savory Turkish-style pastry made by sandwiching seasoned minced-meat filling between gabin layers. Many recipes coat the assembled pieces and fry them, though home versions can vary in the type of gabin and cooking method.
To make Kıymalı Gabin, cook the minced-meat filling and let excess moisture evaporate, then place it between gabin layers. Coat the assembled pieces as your recipe directs and cook until hot and crisp; frying is common, but baking is also possible.
Kıymalı Gabin is commonly pan-fried, which gives the outside a crisp finish. You can bake it instead to use less oil; lightly brush the layers and keep an eye on them so the gabin does not dry out.
In Kıymalı Gabin, gabin refers to the crisp, cracker-like layers used to hold the minced-meat filling. Recipes can use different gabin products, so check that the pieces are sturdy enough to assemble without crumbling.
Keep Kıymalı Gabin crisp by cooking the minced-meat filling until it is not watery and assembling the pieces shortly before cooking. Let fried pieces drain briefly on a rack or paper towel rather than stacking them while hot.
Serve Kıymalı Gabin with a fresh salad, plain yogurt, or a yogurt-based dip. These make a good contrast to the crisp, savory pastry; it can also be served as a small meal or a filling snack.
Yes, Kıymalı Gabin can be baked instead of fried. Brush or spray the assembled pieces lightly with oil and bake until heated through and crisp, following the timing for your gabin and recipe rather than letting the layers brown too much.
Refrigerate leftover Kıymalı Gabin in a covered container rather than leaving it out, since it contains cooked meat. Reheat it until hot throughout; a pan or oven helps restore some crispness better than a microwave.
Yes, Kıymalı Gabin can be frozen after it has cooled. Freeze the pieces in a single layer before packing them together to help prevent sticking, then thaw and reheat until hot. The gabin may be less crisp after freezing.
Seasoned minced meat is the defining filling in Kıymalı Gabin, but recipes may vary the seasoning and add ingredients such as onion or herbs. Keep additions fairly dry so the filling does not soften the gabin layers.
Vitamins
B12
0.6µg · 25% DV
B3
2.52mg · 16% DV
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
B5
0.6mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Sodium
408mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Selenium
8.4µg · 15% DV
Zinc
1.44mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
204mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kıymalı Gabin is a traditional Turkish savoury pastry filled with seasoned minced meat. The name is regional, and the exact shape or preparation can vary, but the meat filling is its defining feature.
It is best served warm, when the savoury filling and pastry make a satisfying snack or light meal. In Turkey it may be eaten at breakfast or with tea; elsewhere, serve it as a casual lunch or alongside a fresh salad and yoghurt. It provides carbohydrates as well as protein and fat, with 9.5 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, pair a piece with greens rather than another pastry or rich side.
Low
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
3.84g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.92g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.