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Potato tirit Calories
Traditional Turkish dish made with potatoes, bread, and yogurt; hearty and filling.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Potato tirit (200 g) has 240 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 39 g of carbs, 6.4 g of protein, 6.4 g of fat and 4.2 g of fiber. Its 0.8 µg of B12 covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Potato tirit Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
240
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
39g
· 14% DV
Protein
6.4g
· 13% DV
Fat
6.4g
· 8% DV
Fiber
4.2g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 11% · Fat 24%
Potato tirit nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (200 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.4 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 420 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 39 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% |
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 Potato tirit?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 240 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 250 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Potato tirit
What is potato tirit?
Potato tirit is a Turkish dish made with potatoes, bread, and yogurt. The bread is softened with broth or another liquid, then layered with potatoes and usually served with yogurt; recipes vary by household and region.
How do you make potato tirit?
To make potato tirit, cook the potatoes and soften pieces of bread with broth or vegetable stock. Layer the bread and potatoes, then add yogurt and, if desired, a warm sauce. Add liquid gradually so the bread softens without turning mushy.
What kind of bread works best in potato tirit?
Stale bread, pide, or flatbread works well in potato tirit because it absorbs liquid while keeping some texture. Use fresh, soft bread sparingly, since it can become doughy quickly; tear the bread into pieces before moistening it.
Is potato tirit served with yogurt?
Yes, potato tirit is commonly served with yogurt, often spooned over the warm bread and potatoes. Garlic yogurt is an optional variation, not a requirement; add the yogurt just before serving so it stays cool and creamy.
Can you make potato tirit without meat?
Yes, potato tirit can be made without meat. Use vegetable stock or water to soften the bread, then layer it with potatoes and yogurt. This keeps the dish's main components intact while making the broth vegetarian.
How is potato tirit different from regular tirit?
Potato tirit features potatoes as a central part of the dish, alongside softened bread and yogurt. Other tirit versions may rely more on meat or meat broth and can omit potatoes, so the exact difference depends on the local recipe.
Where does potato tirit come from?
Potato tirit is part of Turkey's wider tradition of tirit dishes, which use softened bread as a base. There is no single, universally agreed origin for the potato version; ingredients and preparation differ among regional and family recipes.
How do you keep potato tirit from getting soggy?
Keep potato tirit from getting soggy by adding broth to the bread a little at a time rather than soaking it completely. Assemble the dish close to serving time, and keep the yogurt separate until the warm bread and potatoes are ready.
What should you serve with potato tirit?
Serve potato tirit with a crisp salad, pickles, or a light vegetable side. The dish already combines bread, potatoes, and yogurt, so a fresh or tangy accompaniment balances its soft, hearty layers better than another heavy main dish.
Can you prepare potato tirit ahead of time?
You can prepare the potatoes and broth for potato tirit ahead, but assemble it shortly before serving. Stored assembled, the bread continues absorbing liquid and loses its texture; keep the yogurt separate and add it at the end.
Potato tirit Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.8µg · 33% DV
Vitamin C
20mg · 22% DV
B6
0.36mg · 21% DV
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
640mg · 19% DV
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Potato tirit Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Potato tirit
To burn the 240 calories in 1 serving (medium) (200 g):
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Walking (5 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 Potato tirit?
Potato tirit is a traditional Turkish home-style dish that brings together potatoes, bread and yoghurt. Recipes vary from place to place, but the combination makes a hearty meal and is also a practical way to use bread in a cooked dish.
The bread softens alongside the potatoes, while yoghurt adds a cool, tangy contrast. In Turkey it can be served as a simple lunch or dinner; elsewhere, it makes an easy one-dish meal, perhaps with a crisp salad on the side. Its nutritional character is mainly carbohydrate from the bread and potatoes, with some protein from the yoghurt. For a lighter plate, keep the yoghurt plain and serve it with plenty of fresh vegetables.
How Nutritious Is Potato tirit?
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 Potato tirit 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 Potato tirit Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Potato tirit Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
Potato tirit Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9:1).
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