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Cooked meat used in forest kebab
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Forest kebab meat (120 g) has 257 calories. That works out to 214 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.2 g of carbs, 29.8 g of protein, 14 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2.5 µg of B12 covers 105% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
257
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
2.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
29.8g
· 60% DV
Fat
14g
· 18% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 3% · Protein 47% · Fat 50%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 5.04 g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% |
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) | 120 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 15 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 ounce (thin) | 28 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 193 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 214 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 150 g | 321 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 385 kcal |
Calculated from 214 calories per 100 g.
Forest kebab meat is usually made with diced beef, though some recipes use lamb. “Forest” refers to the Turkish stew-style dish, typically cooked with vegetables, rather than to a particular kind of wild game.
Brown the Forest kebab meat briefly, then cook it covered over low heat until tender. If it is still chewy, it usually needs more cooking time; add quick-cooking vegetables later so they do not turn mushy.
Forest kebab meat is commonly cooked with potatoes, carrots and peas, often with onion and tomato paste for flavour. Cut the vegetables evenly and add them according to how long each one needs to cook.
Forest kebab meat is most often beef, but lamb is also used in some versions. Beef gives the dish a familiar, mild flavour, while lamb has a richer taste; either works well when cooked until tender.
Yes, Forest kebab meat is usually browned briefly before it is stewed with a little liquid. Browning adds savoury flavour, while the covered, slower cooking that follows helps the diced meat become tender.
Yes, Forest kebab meat can be cooked in a pressure cooker, but the time depends on the cut, cube size and appliance. Follow your cooker’s instructions, and add delicate vegetables later if you want them to keep their shape.
Both dishes can use diced beef, but Forest kebab meat is part of a vegetable-rich stew commonly made with peas, potatoes and carrots. Tas kebab is a different Turkish meat stew and does not necessarily use that vegetable combination.
No, marinating Forest kebab meat is not essential because slow cooking can make the pieces tender. If you do marinate it, keep the meat refrigerated and do not reuse marinade that has touched raw meat unless you cook it thoroughly.
Store cooked Forest kebab meat in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Refrigerate it promptly rather than leaving it out, and reheat the meat and sauce thoroughly before serving.
Yes, cooked Forest kebab meat can be frozen in airtight, portion-sized containers once cooled. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly; vegetables such as potatoes may become softer after freezing.
Vitamins
B12
2.52µg · 105% DV
B3
7.68mg · 48% DV
B6
0.49mg · 29% DV
B2
0.23mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Zinc
5.52mg · 50% DV
Selenium
26µg · 47% DV
Phosphorus
252mg · 36% DV
Iron
2.76mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
396mg · 12% DV
Sodium
86mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 257 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 g):
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Forest kebab meat is the cubed meat used in orman kebabı, a Turkish home-style stew usually made with lamb or beef, potatoes, carrots and peas. The meat is simmered with the vegetables until tender, letting its savoury juices flavour the broth.
In Turkey, the finished dish is commonly served as a main meal with rice or bread, often alongside yoghurt or salad. The meat itself is protein-rich and low in carbohydrates, with 24.8 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, balance it with plenty of vegetables and keep the portion of rice or bread modest.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.