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Hearty traditional dumpling dish with minced meat and vermicelli
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Manti with vermicelli (250 g) has 538 calories. That works out to 215 calories per 100 g. It contains 61.5 g of carbs, 20.5 g of protein, 22.8 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 40 µg of Selenium covers 73% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
538
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
61.5g
· 22% DV
Protein
20.5g
· 41% DV
Fat
22.8g
· 29% DV
Fiber
4g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 15% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 538 kcal | |
| Total fat | 22.8 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 7.75 g | 39% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 800 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrate | 61.5 g | 22% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% |
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) | 250 g | 538 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 12 g | 26 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 215 kcal |
| 10 piece (small) | 120 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 387 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 270 g | 581 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 688 kcal |
| 2 cup (jumbo) | 360 g | 774 kcal |
Calculated from 215 calories per 100 g.
Manti with vermicelli is a filling dish combining small Turkish dumplings, usually stuffed with minced meat, and thin pasta. Recipes vary: the vermicelli may be cooked with the dumplings or added separately, and the dish is often finished with yogurt and butter sauce.
Cook the stuffed manti in boiling water or broth, then add vermicelli at the point when it can cook without becoming mushy. Serve the drained dish with garlic yogurt and, if desired, melted butter seasoned with pepper. Follow the manti package directions if using packaged dumplings.
Manti with vermicelli includes thin pasta alongside the dumplings, while regular manti is centered on the dumplings and their toppings. The vermicelli changes the dish’s texture and makes it more substantial; the exact difference depends on the recipe.
Yes, garlic yogurt is a common topping for manti with vermicelli, as it is for many Turkish manti dishes. Add it just before serving so it stays cool and creamy; melted butter with pepper or dried mint is an optional finishing sauce.
Manti is part of Turkish and wider Central Asian food traditions, and Kayseri is especially associated with Turkish manti. The vermicelli variation does not have one universally established regional origin, so it is safer to treat it as a recipe variation rather than a dish tied to one town.
Yes, broken angel hair pasta can stand in for vermicelli in manti with vermicelli. Break it into short pieces and add it according to its cooking time; thicker pasta may need longer and can make the dish less delicate.
A crisp salad, pickles, or a light vegetable side pairs well with manti with vermicelli. Since the dish already combines dumplings and pasta, a heavy additional starch is usually unnecessary; plain yogurt or a simple soup can round out the meal.
The dumplings in manti with vermicelli can split if their edges are poorly sealed, the dough is too thin, or the pot is stirred vigorously. Keep the water at a steady simmer and move the dumplings gently; add frozen manti straight to the water rather than thawing it first.
Refrigerate leftover manti with vermicelli in a covered container and eat it within three to four days. Cool it promptly rather than leaving it out for an extended period, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat; add fresh yogurt after reheating.
Yes, but freezing uncooked manti separately from the vermicelli usually gives a better texture. Freeze the dumplings in a single layer before transferring them to a sealed container, then cook them from frozen; prepare the vermicelli fresh and combine before serving.
Vitamins
B12
1.2µg · 50% DV
Biotin
10µg · 33% DV
B3
4.75mg · 30% DV
B1
0.28mg · 23% DV
Minerals
Selenium
40µg · 73% DV
Sodium
800mg · 35% DV
Manganese
0.8mg · 35% DV
Phosphorus
240mg · 34% DV
Potassium ⭐
370mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Manti with vermicelli combines small dough dumplings, a minced-meat filling and slender noodles in a hearty take on manti, a dumpling tradition associated with Turkey and neighbouring parts of Central Asia. Recipes vary, but the tender dough and savoury meat make it a substantial dish.
In Turkey, it is commonly served hot with garlic yoghurt and a drizzle of butter or pepper sauce. It works well as a main course, with a crisp salad alongside. The dish is filling, with carbohydrates from the dough and vermicelli and some protein and fat from the meat. For a lighter plate, keep the sauce modest and add salad or extra yoghurt.
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.
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
7.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.