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Iron- and B12-rich liver meze platter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Liver meze platter (180 g) has 333 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 14 g of carbs, 26.1 g of protein, 18.4 g of fat and 2.9 g of fiber. Its 86.4 µg of B12 covers 3600% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
333
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
14g
· 5% DV
Protein
26.1g
· 52% DV
Fat
18.4g
· 24% DV
Fiber
2.9g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 17% · Protein 32% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.4 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 5.58 g | 28% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 558 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% |
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 | 333 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 25 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 167 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (chopped) | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 296 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 180 g | 333 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 481 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
A Liver meze platter is a small-plate meal centered on cooked liver, served with meze-style sides. The exact selection varies, but it may include onions, herbs, vegetables, or other shared dishes rather than one fixed recipe.
A Liver meze platter has a rich, savory, distinctly mineral flavor, balanced by fresh or acidic sides such as herbs, onion, or pickles. The liver’s flavor varies with the animal used and how briefly it is cooked.
For a Liver meze platter, liver is commonly trimmed, cut into bite-sized pieces, and quickly pan-fried or fried. A short cooking time helps keep it tender; the sides and seasoning depend on the cook and regional style.
No. Arnavut ciğeri is a particular Turkish preparation, commonly made with small flour-coated fried liver cubes and served with onion and parsley. A Liver meze platter is a broader serving style and can use other seasonings, cooking methods, and sides.
A Liver meze platter may be made with lamb, beef, or chicken liver. Lamb liver is common in Turkish-style preparations, while the type used elsewhere depends on local availability and the recipe; the flavor and texture differ between them.
Serve a Liver meze platter with crisp salad, onion, pickles, grilled vegetables, or other small dishes. Fresh, tangy accompaniments balance liver’s richness, while bread or rice can make the platter part of a more substantial meal.
Liver in a Liver meze platter is often tough because it has been cooked too long. Cut it evenly and cook it quickly in a hot pan; overcrowding the pan can also make it release liquid and cook unevenly.
You can freeze the cooked liver from a Liver meze platter, but its texture may become less tender after thawing. Freeze it promptly in an airtight container and thaw it in the refrigerator; fresh onion, salad, and other sides are better prepared separately.
It is safest to avoid or limit a Liver meze platter during pregnancy because liver can contain high levels of preformed vitamin A, which can harm fetal development in excess. Ask your prenatal clinician for advice suited to your situation.
A Liver meze platter provides iron and vitamin B12, but it does not treat iron deficiency on its own. Deficiency needs to be confirmed and its cause assessed; follow a clinician’s treatment plan rather than relying on liver as a remedy.
Vitamins
B12
86.4µg · 3600% DV
Vitamin A
7560µg · 840% DV
B2
3.78mg · 291% DV
B5
10.08mg · 202% DV
Minerals
Copper
12mg · 1333% DV
Selenium
76µg · 138% DV
Iron
14mg · 78% DV
Phosphorus
459mg · 66% DV
Sodium
558mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
441mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A Liver meze platter brings cooked liver together with small accompaniments, drawing on Turkey’s meze tradition. The liver is commonly cut into bite-sized pieces and fried or sautéed; onions, herbs and seasoning may be served alongside, with details varying by cook and region.
The pieces are often crisp at the edges and tender inside, making a savoury shared starter alongside other meze or bread. It is a nutrient-dense choice, notable for iron and vitamin B12, as well as providing protein. For a lighter plate, choose liver cooked with less oil and pair it with plenty of fresh salad or herbs.
Very 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
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.58g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.