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Source of protein and iron; high in sodium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Pastirma Caramelized Onion Burger (250 g) has 668 calories. That works out to 267 calories per 100 g. It contains 54 g of carbs, 38 g of protein, 34 g of fat and 3.5 g of fiber. Its 2.8 µg of B12 covers 117% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 57 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
668
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
54g
· 20% DV
Protein
38g
· 76% DV
Fat
34g
· 44% 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 32% · Protein 23% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 668 kcal | |
| Total fat | 34 g | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 12.88 g | 64% |
| Trans fat | 1.05 g | |
| Sodium | 1950 mg | 85% |
| Total carbohydrate | 54 g | 20% |
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Protein | 38 g | 76% |
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) | 250 g | 668 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 267 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 170 g | 454 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 200 g | 534 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 250 g | 668 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 854 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 360 g | 961 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 450 g | 1202 kcal |
Calculated from 267 calories per 100 g.
A Pastirma Caramelized Onion Burger typically combines a cooked burger patty with thin slices of pastirma and slowly browned onions, served in a bun. Cheese and sauce are common additions, but the exact toppings vary by recipe.
To make a Pastirma Caramelized Onion Burger, cook sliced onions slowly until soft and browned, cook the patty thoroughly, and warm the pastirma briefly in a pan. Assemble everything in a bun with cheese or a sauce you like.
Pastirma is cured, so it does not need to be cooked like raw ground meat. For a Pastirma Caramelized Onion Burger, briefly warming the slices in a pan brings out their aroma; avoid prolonged cooking, which can make them dry.
A mild, melting cheese works well on a Pastirma Caramelized Onion Burger because it complements rather than overwhelms the pastirma. Cheddar, Swiss-style cheese, or kaşar are good options; add the cheese while the patty is still hot so it melts.
Mayonnaise, mustard, or a lightly garlicky sauce pairs well with a Pastirma Caramelized Onion Burger. Since the pastirma is savory and the onions are sweet, use enough sauce to add moisture without masking those two distinctive flavors.
Serve a Pastirma Caramelized Onion Burger with fries, roasted potatoes, or coleslaw for a classic meal. Pickles or a crisp green salad also work well, adding acidity or freshness to balance the burger’s rich, savory toppings.
Yes, you can caramelize the onions ahead for a Pastirma Caramelized Onion Burger and refrigerate them in a covered container. Reheat them gently before assembling; making them in advance saves time without requiring you to rush the slow cooking.
Keep a Pastirma Caramelized Onion Burger bun from getting soggy by draining excess moisture from the onions and adding wet sauces sparingly. Toasting the cut sides of the bun also creates a light barrier and helps it hold the patty and toppings.
Yes, bacon can replace pastirma in a Pastirma Caramelized Onion Burger, but the result will taste different. Bacon is typically smokier and fattier, while pastirma has its own cured, spiced flavor; cook the bacon separately before assembling the burger.
It can be high in sodium because pastirma is salty, and cheese or prepared sauces can add more. If you are limiting sodium, use less pastirma, choose a less salty cheese, and skip extra salt in the patty and sauce.
Vitamins
B12
2.8µg · 117% DV
B3
11.5mg · 72% DV
B6
0.73mg · 43% DV
B1
0.45mg · 38% DV
Minerals
Selenium
51µg · 93% DV
Sodium
1950mg · 85% DV
Zinc
7.88mg · 72% DV
Phosphorus
435mg · 62% DV
Potassium ⭐
635mg · 19% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 668 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 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.
The Pastirma Caramelized Onion Burger pairs a burger patty with pastirma—Turkish cured, spiced beef—and onions cooked slowly until soft and sweet. The savoury, garlicky seasoning of the pastirma contrasts with the mellow onions, all served in a bun as a hearty, contemporary burger rather than a traditional everyday dish.
In Turkey and at Turkish-inspired restaurants abroad, it is usually eaten as a casual lunch or dinner, often with fries, pickles or a fresh salad. It provides protein and iron, but pastirma makes it high in sodium. For a less salty meal, use a lighter hand with the pastirma and add crisp lettuce or tomato.
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.
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 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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
12.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
14.55g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.