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High protein, high sodium, processed meat product
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Tandoor canned meat has 238 calories. It contains 3.2 g of carbs, 20.8 g of protein, 16.1 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 1.4 µg of B12 covers 58% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
238
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
3.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
20.8g
· 42% DV
Fat
16.1g
· 21% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 5% · Protein 35% · Fat 60%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 238 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.1 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 5.8 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 920 mg | 40% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% |
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 tablespoon (shredded) | 15 g | 36 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (shredded) | 30 g | 71 kcal |
| 0.25 can (quarter) | 50 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 143 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 214 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 238 kcal |
| ½ can (half) | 100 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 357 kcal |
| 1 can (whole) | 200 g | 476 kcal |
Calculated from 238 calories per 100 g.
Tandoor canned meat is meat sold in a sealed can and described as prepared in a tandoor-style manner. The meat, seasoning and sauce can vary by product, so the ingredient list is the best guide to its exact contents.
Usually, tandoor canned meat has been cooked during commercial canning and can be eaten without further cooking. Follow the package directions, though, since some products are intended to be heated before serving.
Serve tandoor canned meat hot with rice, flatbread or potatoes, or add it to a stew. Taste the meat and its juices before adding salt, as canned meat can already be quite salty.
Refrigerate leftover tandoor canned meat in a covered container rather than leaving it in the opened can. Use it within 3–4 days, and discard it if it has been at room temperature for more than two hours.
Yes, you can freeze tandoor canned meat after opening. Transfer it to an airtight, freezer-safe container and thaw it in the refrigerator; its texture may become softer after freezing and reheating.
Not exactly. Tandoor canned meat may have a similar cooked-meat or seasoning profile, but canning changes the meat’s texture and aroma, and each product’s seasoning differs from freshly prepared tandoor meat.
The jelly can form when collagen from the meat sets as it cools, while meat fat can solidify in the can. These are often normal; discard the product if the can is swollen or leaking, or the meat smells off.
No. Open the can and transfer tandoor canned meat to a saucepan or microwave-safe dish before heating. Never put a metal can in a microwave, and follow any heating directions on the package.
Add tandoor canned meat to rice, beans, soup or a flatbread filling for a quick meal. Its cooking juices can flavor the dish, but taste first and adjust salt only at the end.
Tandoor canned meat provides protein, but it is also a processed meat product and can be high in sodium. It works best as an occasional, moderate portion alongside vegetables or other less salty foods.
Vitamins
B12
1.4µg · 58% DV
B3
4.9mg · 31% DV
B6
0.34mg · 20% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Sodium
920mg · 40% DV
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Zinc
3.1mg · 28% DV
Phosphorus
180mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
290mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Tandoor canned meat is meat cooked in a tandoor-inspired style and sealed in a can for convenience. A tandoor is a traditional high-heat oven used across parts of South and Central Asia and the Middle East; the exact meat and seasoning can vary between products. Canning makes it easy to keep on hand for a quick meal.
Warm it before serving, and enjoy it with flatbread, rice or vegetables. Its savoury, meaty flavour and tender texture work well in a simple lunch or a more substantial dinner. It is high in protein, but can also be salty, so taste it before adding extra salt. Pairing a moderate portion with fresh vegetables or salad makes for a more balanced plate.
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.
No known major 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
5.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.