Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →🍖
Traditionally boiled lamb meat; a source of high-quality protein and vitamin B12
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Konya wedding pilaf meat (120 g) has 310 calories. That works out to 258 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 31 g of protein, 20.6 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 3 µg of B12 covers 125% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
310
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
31g
· 62% DV
Fat
20.6g
· 26% 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 0% · Protein 40% · Fat 60%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal | |
| Total fat | 20.6 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 8.52 g | 43% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 74 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 31 g | 62% |
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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 310 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 116 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 206 kcal |
| ½ cup (diced) | 85 g | 219 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 170 g | 439 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 464 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 250 g | 645 kcal |
Calculated from 258 calories per 100 g.
Konya wedding pilaf meat is traditionally lamb, boiled until tender and served with the pilaf. The exact cut can vary between cooks, but the meat is prepared in pieces substantial enough to serve alongside or over the rice.
Konya wedding pilaf meat is simmered in water until tender. The resulting broth is commonly used to cook the rice, so the lamb and pilaf share the same savory flavor rather than being prepared as unrelated parts of the meal.
Konya wedding pilaf meat is prepared as part of a celebratory pilaf meal, not just served as a separate boiled meat dish. Its cooking broth is used for the rice, and the cooked lamb is presented with the pilaf for communal serving.
Yes, beef can be used at home, but lamb is the traditional choice for Konya wedding pilaf meat. Beef has a different flavor and may need a different cooking time, so simmer it until tender before using its broth for the pilaf.
Keep Konya wedding pilaf meat at a gentle simmer rather than letting it boil vigorously. A steady, low heat helps the lamb soften without drying out; add water if needed so the pieces remain covered while cooking.
Shoulder, leg, or bone-in lamb pieces can all work for Konya wedding pilaf meat. Bone-in cuts add depth to the broth, while boneless leg pieces are easier to portion neatly when serving the pilaf.
Yes, the strained broth from Konya wedding pilaf meat is often used to cook the rice. It carries the lamb flavor into the pilaf; skim off excess fat first if you want a less rich result.
Konya wedding pilaf meat is served with the rice, often arranged on top or alongside it. The traditional meal centers on the lamb and pilaf, with accompaniments such as chickpeas or yogurt-based sides varying by household and occasion.
Yes, cooked Konya wedding pilaf meat freezes well when packed airtight after cooling. Freeze it with some of its broth to help protect the lamb from drying out, then thaw and reheat it thoroughly before serving.
Reheat leftover Konya wedding pilaf meat gently in a covered pan with a little of its cooking broth. This helps the lamb stay moist; heat only the portion you plan to eat and make sure it is hot throughout.
Vitamins
B12
3µg · 125% DV
B3
8.88mg · 56% DV
B2
0.26mg · 20% DV
B5
0.86mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Selenium
29µg · 53% DV
Zinc
5.52mg · 50% DV
Phosphorus
252mg · 36% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
378mg · 11% DV
Sodium
74mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 310 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Konya wedding pilaf meat is traditionally boiled lamb served as part of Konya’s celebratory wedding pilaf meal in central Türkiye. The meat is cooked until tender and brought to the table with pilaf, often as one element of a generous shared feast rather than as a stand-alone dish.
Its flavour is savoury and straightforward, and slow cooking gives it a soft texture that pairs naturally with rice and the cooking broth. It is a protein-rich choice, with no carbohydrates in the listed nutrition profile. At home, serve it with pilaf and chickpeas for a filling meal, or trim visible fat and take a smaller portion for a lighter plate.
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
8.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.2:1).
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.