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Traditional meat-filled pastry-like dish
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Meat janga (140 g) has 400 calories. That works out to 286 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.7 g of carbs, 15.7 g of protein, 21.8 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 1 µg of B12 covers 41% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 140 g
400
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
34.7g
· 13% DV
Protein
15.7g
· 31% DV
Fat
21.8g
· 28% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 16% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | |
| Total fat | 21.8 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 7.14 g | 36% |
| Trans fat | 0.28 g | |
| Sodium | 448 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.7 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% |
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 piece (medium) | 140 g | 400 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 70 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 572 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 240 g | 686 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 715 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 280 g | 801 kcal |
Calculated from 286 calories per 100 g.
Meat janga is a traditional pastry-like dish made with dough and a meat filling. Recipes can differ in the dough, seasoning, shape and cooking method, so the name does not point to one fixed recipe.
Meat janga tastes savory, with the meat filling and seasoned dough providing most of its flavor. The result varies with the type of meat, spices and cooking method used in a particular recipe.
Meat janga can be made using different cooking methods; it is not tied to one method in every recipe. Follow the instructions for the particular version you are making, since dough thickness and filling affect how it cooks.
Meat janga recipes may use minced meat or meat cut into small pieces. The type of meat and seasoning vary, so check the recipe you are following and make sure the filling is thoroughly cooked.
Yes, you can prepare meat janga ahead by assembling it and keeping it covered in the refrigerator until cooking. Keep raw meat-filled dough chilled, and cook it promptly rather than leaving it at room temperature.
Seal the edges of meat janga firmly before cooking so the filling stays inside. Avoid overfilling, and press the seam together evenly; the exact folding technique depends on the shape used in your recipe.
Reheat meat janga gently in an oven or covered pan until the center is hot. Covering it helps limit moisture loss; a microwave is convenient, but can make the pastry softer and heat it unevenly.
Serve meat janga with a fresh salad, plain yogurt or a light vegetable side. These pairings balance a filling pastry dish without competing with the savory meat filling.
Yes, meat janga can be served as a main course, especially alongside a salad or vegetables. Smaller pieces also work as part of a shared meal, depending on how the dish is shaped and served.
To make meat janga lighter, use a thinner dough and choose lean meat with only a modest amount of added fat. Pair it with vegetables or salad rather than another rich side.
Vitamins
B12
0.98µg · 41% DV
B3
3.64mg · 23% DV
Biotin
5.6µg · 19% DV
B6
0.27mg · 16% DV
Minerals
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Phosphorus
179mg · 26% DV
Zinc
2.52mg · 23% DV
Sodium
448mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
259mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Meat janga is a traditional, pastry-like dish made by enclosing a meat filling in dough and cooking it. The name alone does not identify a specific region, and the shape and filling can vary from one local version to another.
It is generally served warm, as a substantial snack or part of a meal, with the savoury meat balanced by the soft or crisp pastry. Pair it with a fresh salad or plain yoghurt; in Turkey, ayran is another natural accompaniment. Meat provides protein, while the dough and filling also make the dish fairly energy-dense: it has 286 calories per 100 g. A smaller portion with vegetables makes for a lighter meal.
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 3
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.14g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 36:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (36:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.