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Minced Meat Tantuni Calories
Mersin-style street food: spiced minced meat, onions, tomatoes, parsley in lavash bread
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Minced Meat Tantuni (180 g) has 396 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 39.6 g of carbs, 19.8 g of protein, 16.2 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 1.3 µg of B12 covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Minced Meat Tantuni Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
396
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
39.6g
· 14% DV
Protein
19.8g
· 40% DV
Fat
16.2g
· 21% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 21% · Fat 38%
Minced Meat Tantuni nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (180 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 396 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.2 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 5.04 g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 666 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrate | 39.6 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% |
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 Medium Minced Meat Tantuni?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 90 g | 198 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 440 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 550 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 660 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 360 g | 792 kcal |
Calculated from 220 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Minced Meat Tantuni
What is Minced Meat Tantuni?
Minced Meat Tantuni is a Mersin-style Turkish street-food wrap made with spiced ground meat, usually served in lavash with onion, tomato and parsley. It is a minced-meat variation of tantuni, rather than the classic version made with chopped meat.
How do you make Minced Meat Tantuni?
To make Minced Meat Tantuni, cook ground meat on a hot griddle with a little oil and spices until thoroughly browned. Warm lavash on the griddle, add the meat with chopped onion, tomato and parsley, then roll it into a wrap.
What is the difference between Minced Meat Tantuni and regular tantuni?
Minced Meat Tantuni uses ground meat, while traditional tantuni is usually made with finely chopped beef. The minced version has a more even, soft filling; the chopped-meat version keeps distinct pieces and a chewier texture.
Where does Minced Meat Tantuni come from?
Minced Meat Tantuni comes from the Turkish street-food tradition associated with Mersin, a city on the Mediterranean coast. Tantuni is the well-known regional dish; using ground meat is a variation on the more traditional chopped-meat preparation.
What meat is used in Minced Meat Tantuni?
Minced Meat Tantuni is most often made with ground beef, though some recipes use lamb or a beef-and-lamb mixture. Beef is the common choice in Mersin-style versions, and moderately lean mince helps keep the wrap from becoming greasy.
What goes in a Minced Meat Tantuni wrap?
A Minced Meat Tantuni wrap typically contains spiced ground meat, lavash, onion, tomato and parsley. Sumac, lemon juice or extra chilli may be added for a sharper or hotter flavor, depending on the recipe and the vendor.
Is Minced Meat Tantuni spicy?
Minced Meat Tantuni can be mildly spicy, but its heat varies with the amount of chilli used. Ask for it without chilli if you prefer a milder wrap; lemon or sumac can add tang without making it hotter.
What is Minced Meat Tantuni served with?
Minced Meat Tantuni is often served with ayran, pickles or lemon, and sometimes a sumac-seasoned onion salad. These are common Turkish accompaniments that balance the savory, spiced filling without changing the wrap itself.
Can you make Minced Meat Tantuni at home?
Yes, you can make Minced Meat Tantuni at home in a heavy skillet if you do not have a sac, the traditional griddle. Brown the seasoned mince, warm the lavash in the same pan, and add the fresh vegetables just before rolling.
How do you store leftover Minced Meat Tantuni?
Store leftover Minced Meat Tantuni in a covered container in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly before eating. For a less soggy wrap, keep the cooked filling separate from the lavash and fresh vegetables, then assemble it just before serving.
Minced Meat Tantuni Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
1.26µg · 53% DV
B3
3.96mg · 25% DV
Biotin
6.3µg · 21% DV
B1
0.23mg · 19% DV
Minerals
Sodium
666mg · 29% DV
Phosphorus
171mg · 24% DV
Selenium
12µg · 22% DV
Zinc
2.34mg · 21% DV
Potassium ⭐
378mg · 11% DV
Minced Meat Tantuni Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Minced Meat Tantuni
To burn the 396 calories in 1 piece (medium) (180 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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 Minced Meat Tantuni?
Minced Meat Tantuni is a minced-meat variation of tantuni, the street-food wrap associated with Mersin in southern Turkey. Seasoned meat is cooked on a hot griddle and tucked into thin lavash with onion, tomato and parsley. It is usually made to order and eaten by hand, wrapped snugly so the filling stays inside.
The spices and fresh vegetables balance the savoury meat, while the warm lavash makes the wrap soft and filling. In Turkey it is a popular quick lunch or casual evening meal, often served with ayran or turnip juice; chilli and lemon are common additions. The meat provides protein, while the lavash contributes much of the carbohydrate. For a lighter version, choose leaner mince and add extra greens.
How Nutritious Is Minced Meat Tantuni?
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 Minced Meat Tantuni Processed?
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.
Does Minced Meat Tantuni Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Minced Meat Tantuni Good For?
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
Minced Meat Tantuni Fat Profile
SATURATED
5.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.8:1).
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