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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Menemen with Curd Cheese and Butter (220 g) has 288 calories. That works out to 131 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.9 g of carbs, 18.3 g of protein, 19.8 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 1.4 µg of B12 covers 60% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
288
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
9.9g
· 4% DV
Protein
18.3g
· 37% DV
Fat
19.8g
· 25% 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 14% · Protein 25% · Fat 61%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 288 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.8 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 9.13 g | 46% |
| Trans fat | 0.4 g | |
| Sodium | 484 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% |
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) | 220 g | 288 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 40 g | 52 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 131 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 110 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 197 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 288 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 419 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 330 g | 432 kcal |
Calculated from 131 calories per 100 g.
Menemen with curd cheese and butter is a Turkish pan-cooked dish of eggs, tomatoes and peppers, enriched with butter and curd cheese. It is commonly served hot for breakfast, with bread for scooping up the soft egg and tomato mixture.
Cook chopped peppers and tomatoes in butter until softened, then add the eggs and stir gently. Fold curd cheese into menemen with curd cheese and butter near the end, and take the pan off the heat while the eggs are still soft.
It can have onion, but there is no single rule: Turkish cooks disagree about adding onion to menemen. If you use it in menemen with curd cheese and butter, soften finely chopped onion in the butter before adding the peppers.
Cook the tomatoes in menemen with curd cheese and butter until much of their liquid evaporates before adding the eggs. Very ripe tomatoes release more water, so give them extra time in the pan rather than overcooking the eggs to compensate.
Add the curd cheese near the end of cooking menemen with curd cheese and butter. It needs only enough time to warm through; adding it too early can make it dry out or disappear into the egg mixture.
Menemen with curd cheese and butter is a Turkish egg dish usually stirred together in the pan, with curd cheese and butter in this version. Shakshuka more often cooks whole eggs nestled in a spiced tomato sauce, and its seasonings and serving traditions vary by region.
Serve menemen with curd cheese and butter hot with crusty bread or pide, which works well for scooping up the eggs and tomato. Olives, cucumber and a simple salad make suitable sides without competing with the dish’s rich, savory flavor.
Menemen with curd cheese and butter keeps for up to three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate leftovers promptly after cooking, since the dish contains eggs and dairy, and do not leave it sitting out for extended periods.
Yes, reheat menemen with curd cheese and butter gently in a pan over low heat, stirring occasionally. The eggs may become firmer the second time around, so warm only the portion you plan to eat and avoid reheating it repeatedly.
Yes, but freezing menemen with curd cheese and butter can make the tomatoes watery and change the texture of the eggs and curd cheese. For a better result, make it fresh; if freezing leftovers, thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating.
Vitamins
B12
1.43µg · 60% DV
Biotin
17.6µg · 59% DV
B2
0.66mg · 51% DV
Vitamin C
44mg · 49% DV
Minerals
Selenium
33µg · 60% DV
Phosphorus
341mg · 49% DV
Calcium
282mg · 28% DV
Iodine
40µg · 27% DV
Sodium
484mg · 21% DV
Potassium ⭐
451mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 288 calories in 1 serving (medium) (220 g):
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Menemen with curd cheese and butter is a variation on menemen, the Turkish skillet dish of eggs cooked with tomatoes and peppers. The cheese here is lor, a mild, fresh Turkish whey cheese; it gives the eggs a soft, creamy texture, while butter adds richness.
In Turkey, menemen is commonly served hot for breakfast, often with bread for scooping and tea alongside. It also works as a simple lunch with a salad. This version provides protein and calcium, with tomatoes and peppers adding some fibre. For a lighter serving, use the butter sparingly and let the vegetables bring freshness to the plate.
High
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
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
9.13g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.