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Menemen with Samandağ pepper Calories
Traditional breakfast egg scramble with tomatoes and hot Samandağ peppers
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Menemen with Samandağ pepper (180 g) has 189 calories. That works out to 105 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.6 g of carbs, 11 g of protein, 13.3 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 55.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 62% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Menemen with Samandağ pepper Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
189
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
7.6g
· 3% DV
Protein
11g
· 22% DV
Fat
13.3g
· 17% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 16% · Protein 23% · Fat 61%
Menemen with Samandağ pepper nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (180 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 189 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.3 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 2.79 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 333 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.6 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 11 g | 22% |
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 Menemen with Samandağ pepper?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 189 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 58 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 105 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 110 g | 116 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 165 g | 173 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 170 g | 179 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 250 g | 263 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 280 g | 294 kcal |
Calculated from 105 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Menemen with Samandağ pepper
What is Menemen with Samandağ pepper?
Menemen with Samandağ pepper is a Turkish egg dish made by cooking eggs with tomatoes and the distinctive hot pepper from Samandağ in Hatay. It is commonly served warm for breakfast, with bread for scooping up the soft mixture.
How do you make Menemen with Samandağ pepper?
Soften sliced Samandağ pepper in a pan, add chopped tomatoes, and cook until the tomatoes release their juices and begin to thicken. Add the eggs and stir gently, or leave the yolks more intact, then cook to your preferred texture.
Is Samandağ pepper very hot in Menemen with Samandağ pepper?
It can make Menemen with Samandağ pepper noticeably spicy, but the heat varies between peppers and with how much you use. Remove the seeds or use less pepper for a milder pan; combine it with a sweet pepper if needed.
What can I use instead of Samandağ pepper in Menemen with Samandağ pepper?
A long hot pepper or another fresh chili can stand in for Samandağ pepper in this menemen. The flavor will not be exactly the same, so adjust the amount to the substitute’s heat and add it gradually.
How is Menemen with Samandağ pepper different from regular menemen?
The defining difference is the local Samandağ pepper, which gives Menemen with Samandağ pepper its characteristic aroma and heat. Tomatoes and eggs remain the familiar base, and the dish’s spiciness changes with the pepper and the amount used.
Does Menemen with Samandağ pepper contain onion?
It may contain onion, but onion is optional in Menemen with Samandağ pepper. If using it, cook it until soft before adding the pepper and tomatoes; that keeps its flavor from tasting raw in the finished dish.
Should you stir the eggs into Menemen with Samandağ pepper?
You can stir the eggs through Menemen with Samandağ pepper for an evenly soft scramble, or leave them less mixed for larger curds and more distinct yolks. Remove the pan from the heat while the eggs are still slightly glossy if you prefer them tender.
Can Menemen with Samandağ pepper be frozen?
Menemen with Samandağ pepper can be frozen, but the thawed eggs may become watery or grainy and the tomatoes softer. For the best texture, make it fresh; if freezing, cool it promptly, store it airtight, and reheat it thoroughly.
What do you serve with Menemen with Samandağ pepper?
Serve Menemen with Samandağ pepper hot with crusty bread or flatbread, which works well for scooping up the eggs and tomato. Plain yogurt can also balance the pepper’s heat, while olives and cheese make it part of a fuller breakfast.
How long does Menemen with Samandağ pepper keep in the fridge?
Menemen with Samandağ pepper keeps for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it once it has cooled, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is steaming hot throughout.
Menemen with Samandağ pepper Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin C
55.8mg · 62% DV
B12
0.81µg · 34% DV
Biotin
9.18µg · 31% DV
B2
0.4mg · 31% DV
Minerals
Selenium
23µg · 42% DV
Phosphorus
180mg · 26% DV
Iodine
32µg · 21% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Sodium
333mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
342mg · 10% DV
Menemen with Samandağ pepper Glycemic Index
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GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Menemen with Samandağ pepper
To burn the 189 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Menemen with Samandağ pepper?
Menemen with Samandağ pepper is a Turkish pan-cooked dish of eggs and tomatoes, made with the hot pepper associated with Samandağ in Hatay province. As the tomatoes soften, their sweet-tart juices mingle with the pepper’s heat, while the eggs set into a tender, slightly saucy scramble. In Turkey it is a familiar breakfast, served hot with bread for dipping; it also makes an easy light meal. Adjust the pepper to suit your preference, since its heat can stand out against the mild eggs.
Eggs give the dish a useful amount of protein: it has 6.1 g per 100 g. For a lighter serving, use less cooking oil and pair it with a simple salad or fresh vegetables.
How Nutritious Is Menemen with Samandağ pepper?
Nutrient density
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.
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 Menemen with Samandağ pepper 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 Menemen with Samandağ pepper Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Menemen with Samandağ pepper Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Menemen with Samandağ pepper Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.79g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.71g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.5:1).
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