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Meatless Hangel Calories
Dough dumplings with yogurt and butter sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Meatless Hangel (250 g) has 435 calories. That works out to 174 calories per 100 g. It contains 64.5 g of carbs, 12.8 g of protein, 14.3 g of fat and 3.5 g of fiber. Its 31 µg of Selenium covers 56% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Meatless Hangel Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
435
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
64.5g
· 23% DV
Protein
12.8g
· 26% DV
Fat
14.3g
· 18% DV
Fiber
3.5g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 12% · Fat 29%
Meatless Hangel nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (250 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 435 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.3 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 7.7 g | 39% |
| Trans fat | 0.33 g | |
| Sodium | 595 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 23% |
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% |
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 Meatless Hangel?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 435 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 18 g | 31 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 174 kcal |
| 6 piece (small) | 108 g | 188 kcal |
| 10 piece (medium) | 180 g | 313 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 348 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 609 kcal |
| 2 cup (large) | 400 g | 696 kcal |
Calculated from 174 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Meatless Hangel
What is meatless hangel?
Meatless hangel is a regional dumpling dish made from dough pieces boiled without a meat filling, then served with yogurt and butter. It is associated especially with eastern Anatolian and Caucasian food traditions, where related versions may be called hingel or hingal.
How is meatless hangel made?
Meatless hangel is made by kneading a firm dough, rolling it out, cutting it into pieces, and boiling them until tender. The drained pieces are served with yogurt and melted butter; some home recipes add garlic, fried onion, or pepper to the topping.
Where does meatless hangel come from?
Meatless hangel is particularly associated with Kars and nearby parts of eastern Turkey. Similar dishes appear in Caucasian food traditions under names such as hingel or hingal, and their shapes and toppings vary between regions and households.
How is meatless hangel different from Turkish manti?
Meatless hangel is usually made with larger, unfilled pieces of dough, while Turkish manti commonly consists of small dumplings wrapped around a minced-meat filling. Both may be boiled and served with yogurt, but their shape and traditional preparation differ.
Does meatless hangel contain a filling?
No, meatless hangel is typically made without a filling: the dough is rolled out, cut, and boiled as pieces. The yogurt and butter are added as toppings after cooking, rather than enclosed inside the dough.
Is meatless hangel served with garlic yogurt?
Yes, meatless hangel is often served with garlic yogurt and melted butter. Garlic is not essential to every household version, so plain yogurt is also common; some cooks season the butter with pepper or add fried onion.
What should you serve with meatless hangel?
A crisp salad or pickles pair well with meatless hangel and balance its soft, doughy texture. Since the dish already comes with yogurt and butter, a light side is usually a better match than another rich or starchy dish.
Can you make meatless hangel ahead of time?
Yes, you can cut the dough for meatless hangel ahead and freeze the uncooked pieces. Freeze them separately on a tray first, then transfer them to a sealed container; cook them from frozen in boiling water rather than thawing them.
How do you store and reheat leftover meatless hangel?
Refrigerate leftover meatless hangel in a covered container and use it within a few days. Reheat it gently in a pan with a splash of water or in the microwave; storing the yogurt topping separately helps prevent the dough from becoming soggy.
Can meatless hangel be made lighter?
Yes, meatless hangel can be made lighter by using a smaller amount of butter and serving a moderate portion with salad. Keep the yogurt as a topping, and add the butter at the table so each person can use only as much as they want.
Meatless Hangel Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.4mg · 31% DV
B1
0.33mg · 28% DV
B3
3.38mg · 21% DV
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
Minerals
Selenium
31µg · 56% DV
Phosphorus
228mg · 33% DV
Manganese
0.73mg · 32% DV
Copper
0.28mg · 31% DV
Sodium
595mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
323mg · 10% DV
Meatless Hangel Glycemic Index
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GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Meatless Hangel
To burn the 435 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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What is Meatless Hangel?
Meatless Hangel is a home-style dish associated with northeastern Turkey, especially the Kars and Ardahan region, and with neighbouring Caucasian food traditions. Thinly rolled dough is cut into pieces, boiled, then served without meat, typically with yogurt and melted butter. Some cooks add browned onions on top.
The dumplings are soft and filling, balanced by the yogurt’s gentle tang and the richness of the butter. In its region of origin, it is usually served hot as a main meal; a crisp salad or pickles make a welcome side. The dough makes it mainly a carbohydrate-based dish. For a lighter serving, use less butter and add extra yogurt.
How Nutritious Is Meatless Hangel?
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 Meatless Hangel 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 Meatless Hangel Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Meatless Hangel 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
Meatless Hangel Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.65g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.98g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.5:1).
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