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Dried Maraş tarhana Calories
Fermented, dried traditional grain-yogurt product
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Dried Maraş tarhana (40 g) has 142 calories. That works out to 356 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.4 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 1.6 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Dried Maraş tarhana Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 40 g
142
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
27.4g
· 10% DV
Protein
4.7g
· 9% DV
Fat
1.6g
· 2% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 77% · Protein 13% · Fat 10%
Dried Maraş tarhana nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (40 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 142 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.44 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 392 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Dried Maraş tarhana?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 20 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 25 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 40 g | 142 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 40 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 214 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 356 kcal |
Calculated from 356 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dried Maraş tarhana
What is Dried Maraş tarhana?
Dried Maraş tarhana is a traditional Turkish food made by cooking cracked wheat with yogurt, allowing the mixture to ferment, and drying it. It is typically sold in hard pieces and can be eaten as a crunchy snack or cooked into soup.
How do you cook Dried Maraş tarhana soup?
Break Dried Maraş tarhana into pieces and simmer them in water, stirring until they soften and thicken the liquid. For a more traditional-style soup, add a separately prepared butter, tomato paste, and garlic mixture. Adjust the consistency with extra water as it cooks.
Can you eat Dried Maraş tarhana without cooking it?
Yes, Dried Maraş tarhana is often eaten dry as a crunchy snack. Break off manageable pieces because it can be quite hard. If you prefer a softer texture, simmer it in water until it loosens, or crumble it into soup.
How is Dried Maraş tarhana different from regular tarhana?
Dried Maraş tarhana is a regional style made with yogurt and cracked wheat, traditionally dried in pieces that can also be eaten as a snack. Many other tarhanas are ground or granular products mainly intended to be dissolved and cooked as soup.
What does Dried Maraş tarhana taste like?
Dried Maraş tarhana has a tangy, fermented yogurt flavor alongside the hearty taste of wheat. The dried pieces are firm and crunchy, while cooking makes them soft and gives soup a substantial texture. The degree of tanginess can vary with the preparation.
What ingredients are used to make Dried Maraş tarhana?
Dried Maraş tarhana is traditionally made from cracked wheat, yogurt, and salt; some recipes include herbs or other seasonings. Recipes vary by household, so the flavor and ingredient mix are not identical everywhere. Its defining combination is fermented yogurt and grain.
Does fermentation make Dried Maraş tarhana probiotic?
Not necessarily. Dried Maraş tarhana is fermented, but drying and later cooking can reduce or eliminate live cultures. Fermentation contributes its distinctive tangy flavor, but the finished product should not be assumed to provide the live probiotics found in some unheated fermented foods.
How should you store Dried Maraş tarhana after opening?
Keep Dried Maraş tarhana in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Moisture can soften the pieces and encourage mold, so use a dry utensil and close the container promptly after serving.
Can Dried Maraş tarhana replace powdered tarhana in a recipe?
It can work in some tarhana soups, but Dried Maraş tarhana pieces need time to soften and may give the soup a different texture than powdered tarhana. Break them up first and add liquid gradually, stirring as they cook.
How is Dried Maraş tarhana traditionally served?
Dried Maraş tarhana can be served dry as a snack, including alongside tea, or cooked into a warming soup. The soup is often paired with bread or a main meal; a butter-and-tomato-paste topping is one familiar way to add flavor.
Dried Maraş tarhana Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
Biotin
1.6µg · 5% DV
B3
0.84mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Sodium
392mg · 17% DV
Manganese
0.3mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
74mg · 11% DV
Selenium
4.4µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
96mg · 3% DV
Dried Maraş tarhana Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Dried Maraş tarhana
To burn the 142 calories in 1 serving (medium) (40 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Dried Maraş tarhana?
Dried Maraş tarhana is a traditional product from the Kahramanmaraş region of Türkiye, made by fermenting cracked wheat with yogurt, then drying it in thin pieces. Its pleasantly tangy, grainy character makes it a familiar winter soup; in its home region, the crisp dried pieces are also enjoyed as a snack.
To make soup, soak the pieces until softened, then simmer and stir until smooth, seasoning with ingredients such as tomato paste, garlic or mint. It is grain-forward and provides some protein alongside its carbohydrates. For a lighter bowl, use less added fat and simmer it with vegetables.
How Nutritious Is Dried Maraş tarhana?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Dried Maraş tarhana Processed?
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.
Does Dried Maraş tarhana Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Dried Maraş tarhana Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
Dried Maraş tarhana Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.44g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16.5:1).
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