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Meat filling in puff pastry
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Meat talas kebab (180 g) has 455 calories. That works out to 253 calories per 100 g. It contains 31.7 g of carbs, 21.2 g of protein, 27.2 g of fat and 2.7 g of fiber. Its 1.7 µg of B12 covers 71% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 56 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
455
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
31.7g
· 12% DV
Protein
21.2g
· 42% DV
Fat
27.2g
· 35% DV
Fiber
2.7g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 28% · Protein 19% · Fat 53%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 455 kcal | |
| Total fat | 27.2 g | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 9.11 g | 46% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 738 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.7 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% |
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) | 180 g | 455 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 95 g | 240 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 253 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 140 g | 354 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 455 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 230 g | 582 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 658 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 300 g | 759 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 360 g | 911 kcal |
Calculated from 253 calories per 100 g.
Meat talas kebab is a Turkish baked dish made by wrapping a savory meat filling in puff pastry. The pastry rises into crisp layers around the filling, so it is closer to a meat-filled pastry parcel than a grilled kebab.
To make meat talas kebab, cook diced meat with onion and seasoning until tender, then cool the filling. Enclose it in puff pastry, seal the edges, brush the top with egg wash, and bake until the pastry is puffed and golden.
The name meat talas kebab refers to the pastry’s flaky, layered appearance, which is often compared to wood shavings. “Talas” describes the look of the baked pastry; it does not mean the dish contains wood.
Meat talas kebab is commonly made with diced beef, though lamb is also used in some versions. The pieces should be small enough to become tender and fit neatly inside the pastry parcel.
The filling for meat talas kebab usually includes meat, onion, and seasoning; some recipes add vegetables such as peas or carrots. It should be fairly thick rather than runny, or moisture can make the pastry soggy.
Yes, meat talas kebab is typically wrapped in puff pastry, which creates its signature crisp, layered shell when baked. Other pastry doughs can hold the filling, but they will not produce quite the same flaky texture.
Serve meat talas kebab with a fresh salad, yogurt, or a cooling yogurt-based side. These pair well with its rich meat filling and buttery pastry; rice is another option when you want a more substantial meal.
Yes, you can cook the meat filling for meat talas kebab ahead of time. Let it cool completely before wrapping it in pastry, then bake close to serving so the pastry stays crisp rather than absorbing moisture from the filling.
Keep meat talas kebab pastry crisp by cooling the filling and draining off excess liquid before wrapping. Avoid overfilling the parcels, seal the edges, and leave space between them on the baking tray so hot air can circulate.
Store leftover meat talas kebab in a covered container in the refrigerator, then reheat it until hot throughout. An oven or toaster oven helps bring back some of the pastry’s crispness; a microwave tends to make the layers soft.
Vitamins
B12
1.69µg · 70% DV
B3
6.66mg · 42% DV
B6
0.45mg · 26% DV
B1
0.31mg · 26% DV
Minerals
Selenium
33µg · 60% DV
Phosphorus
238mg · 34% DV
Zinc
3.69mg · 34% DV
Sodium
738mg · 32% DV
Potassium ⭐
401mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Meat talas kebab is a Turkish baked dish of seasoned, cooked meat wrapped in puff pastry. The filling is often made with diced lamb or beef and onion, and some versions include peas or other vegetables. Recipes vary between home kitchens and restaurants.
Served hot, it has crisp, flaky pastry around a tender, savoury centre. In Turkey it is commonly a lunch or dinner main, and a fresh salad or yoghurt makes a simple accompaniment. The meat provides protein, while the pastry contributes much of the dish’s carbohydrates and fat; a 100 g portion has 11.8 g of protein. For a lighter plate, have a smaller piece with plenty of salad.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
9.11g
MONOUNSATURATED
11.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.41g
Omega 6:3 ratio 29.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (29.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.