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Protein-rich kebab made with lean or trimmed meat and slowly cooked in a tandır oven.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Low-Fat Tandır Kebab (150 g) has 255 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 43.5 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 3.3 µg of B12 covers 138% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
255
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
43.5g
· 87% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% 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 68% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 255 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 113 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 43.5 g | 87% |
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) | 150 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 75 g | 128 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 306 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 374 kcal |
Calculated from 170 calories per 100 g.
Low-Fat Tandır Kebab is made with lean or trimmed meat, most commonly lamb, that is cooked slowly in a tandır oven. Recipes may use beef instead, but the cut and cooking time will differ.
You can make Low-Fat Tandır Kebab in a regular oven by placing the meat in a covered, oven-safe pot and cooking it slowly until tender. Uncover it near the end if you want the outside to brown.
Trimmed lamb shoulder or leg works well for Low-Fat Tandır Kebab because slow cooking gives these cuts time to become tender. Ask for visible fat to be trimmed, but keep the meat covered while it cooks so it does not dry out.
Low-Fat Tandır Kebab can turn tough if it is cooked too quickly or removed before the connective tissue has softened. Slow cooking in a covered pot helps; lean meat also benefits from resting briefly before it is sliced.
No. Low-Fat Tandır Kebab is slow-cooked in the Central Asian and Turkish tandır tradition, while tandoori kebab is associated with South Asian cooking and often uses a spiced marinade and a tandoor oven. The names refer to different preparations.
Serve Low-Fat Tandır Kebab with flatbread, rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad. A yogurt-based sauce can add moisture and contrast with the slowly cooked meat.
Yes, Low-Fat Tandır Kebab can be made with trimmed beef. Choose a cut suited to slow cooking, keep it covered to retain moisture, and allow more or less cooking time depending on the cut and size.
Store leftover Low-Fat Tandır Kebab in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within 3–4 days. Refrigerate it promptly after the meal rather than leaving it at room temperature for an extended time.
Yes, Low-Fat Tandır Kebab freezes well. Cool it, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and include a little cooking liquid to help keep the meat moist when you thaw and reheat it.
Reheat Low-Fat Tandır Kebab covered over low heat, with a splash of water or cooking liquid. Gentle heating and trapped steam help keep the lean meat tender; avoid reheating it repeatedly.
Vitamins
B12
3.3µg · 138% DV
B3
9.75mg · 61% DV
B6
0.45mg · 26% DV
B2
0.33mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Zinc
7.8mg · 71% DV
Selenium
27µg · 49% DV
Phosphorus
330mg · 47% DV
Iron
3.6mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
495mg · 15% DV
Sodium
113mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 255 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Low-Fat Tandır Kebab is meat, usually lamb or another suitable cut, cooked slowly in a tandır, the traditional clay oven used across parts of Turkey and the surrounding region. Trimming excess fat makes this version leaner while the long, gentle cooking helps the meat turn tender and easy to pull apart.
It is commonly served with flatbread, rice, grilled vegetables or a fresh salad; in Turkey, ayran is a familiar accompaniment. The meat has a savoury, gently roasted flavour and is notably protein-rich, with 29 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, pair it with plenty of vegetables and choose a modest portion of bread or rice.
Medium
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
3.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.45g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.