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Traditional Turkish dumplings with minced meat and yogurt
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Saray Manti (180 g) has 378 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 50.4 g of carbs, 13.5 g of protein, 12.6 g of fat and 2.9 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
378
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
50.4g
· 18% DV
Protein
13.5g
· 27% DV
Fat
12.6g
· 16% DV
Fiber
2.9g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 15% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 378 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.6 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.96 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 666 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% |
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) | 180 g | 378 kcal |
| 10 piece (mini) | 60 g | 126 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 252 kcal |
| 20 piece (small) | 120 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 30 piece (medium) | 180 g | 378 kcal |
| 40 piece (large) | 240 g | 504 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 525 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Saray Manti is a Turkish dumpling dish made from dough parcels filled with minced meat, usually served with yogurt and a buttery or spiced sauce. Recipes differ in the dumplings’ size and shape, and some versions bake them before cooking.
To make Saray Manti, prepare a thin dough, add a small portion of seasoned minced-meat filling to each piece, and seal the edges. Cook the dumplings according to the recipe, then serve them with yogurt and sauce.
Saray Manti and Kayseri manti are both Turkish dumplings, but their size, shaping, and cooking methods can differ by recipe. Kayseri manti is especially known for its tiny dumplings, while Saray Manti is often served in larger pieces.
Yes, Saray Manti is commonly served with garlic yogurt, often topped with melted butter or a spiced sauce. Keep the yogurt separate until serving if you want the dumplings hot without warming or splitting the yogurt.
Cook store-bought Saray Manti using the method on its package, since dried, frozen, and fresh dumplings may need different treatment. Usually they are simmered until tender; avoid vigorous boiling, which can break open the dough.
Yes, you can make a meat-free Saray Manti by filling the dough with seasoned mushrooms, lentils, or a mixture of finely chopped vegetables. Cook the filling first if it releases moisture, so the dumplings stay sealed while cooking.
Yes, freeze uncooked Saray Manti by arranging the dumplings in a single layer until firm, then transferring them to an airtight freezer bag. Cook them from frozen rather than thawing, and keep yogurt and toppings separate.
Cooked Saray Manti keeps for about three days in the refrigerator when stored promptly in a covered container. Store the dumplings separately from yogurt sauce when possible, and discard them if they have been left out for an extended time.
Reheat leftover Saray Manti gently in a covered pan with a splash of water, or use a microwave and stir partway through. Add chilled yogurt after heating; reheating the dumplings in yogurt can make the sauce separate.
Serve Saray Manti with a crisp salad or cooked vegetables to balance its dough, meat, and creamy yogurt topping. A light soup can also work, but a large additional main dish is usually unnecessary.
Vitamins
B12
0.63µg · 26% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B1
0.2mg · 17% DV
B3
2.34mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Sodium
666mg · 29% DV
Phosphorus
153mg · 22% DV
Selenium
9.36µg · 17% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
216mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Saray Manti is a traditional Turkish dumpling dish: small pieces of dough are filled with minced meat, cooked, and served with yogurt. Recipes vary by household and region, and the dumplings may be boiled or baked before they reach the table.
The tender, savory parcels are often topped with garlic yogurt and a drizzle of butter seasoned with pepper or paprika. In Turkey, they are commonly served as a filling main course, sometimes alongside a simple salad or pickles. At 7.5 g of protein and 28 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, Saray Manti gets much of its energy from the dough while also providing meat. For a lighter serving, add extra plain yogurt and go easy on the butter sauce.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.