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Traditional Turkish tantuni (beef or chicken), served with yogurt and lavash bread.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Tantuni with Yogurt (220 g) has 418 calories. That works out to 190 calories per 100 g. It contains 46.2 g of carbs, 24.2 g of protein, 14.3 g of fat and 3.7 g of fiber. Its 1.5 µg of B12 covers 64% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Tantuni with yogurt is a processed meat dish combining seasoned meat filling with yogurt. Per 100 g, it provides 190 calories, 11 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates, and 6.5 g of fat. It also contains 1.7 g of fiber.
With a glycemic index of 65, it is a moderate-to-higher GI choice. It contains gluten and dairy, so it is not suitable for people avoiding these allergens. It can fit omnivorous, Mediterranean-style, and flexitarian eating patterns.
Selected: 100 g
190
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
21g
· 8% DV
Protein
11g
· 22% DV
Fat
6.5g
· 8% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 24% · Fat 31%
Vitamins
B12
0.7µg · 29% DV
B3
2.3mg · 14% DV
B5
0.7mg · 14% DV
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Sodium
370mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Selenium
7.5µg · 14% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 190 calories in 100 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.
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
2.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Tantuni with yogurt is a Turkish serving of finely chopped beef or chicken cooked in tantuni style and paired with yogurt, often with lavash. It may also come with tomatoes, onion, parsley, and spices.
The meat is cut into small pieces and cooked quickly on a hot griddle or pan, then served with yogurt and usually lavash. Some versions layer the bread and yogurt on a plate before adding the meat and a drizzle of spiced oil.
It can be made with either beef or chicken. Beef gives the dish a richer, more robust flavor, while chicken has a milder taste. Restaurants may offer both, so ask which meat is used when ordering.
The main difference is how it is served: tantuni with yogurt pairs the cooked meat with yogurt, often on a plate with lavash, while regular tantuni is commonly wrapped in lavash with vegetables and herbs. Recipes and toppings vary.
Sometimes. The yogurt may be plain or mixed with garlic, depending on the cook or restaurant. Garlic is not essential to the dish, so ask for plain yogurt if you prefer a milder flavor.
Tantuni is closely associated with Mersin, a city in southern Turkey. Tantuni with yogurt is a variation on the meat dish; its exact toppings and presentation can differ between restaurants and home recipes.
Not necessarily. The meat may be seasoned with pepper, and some versions are finished with spiced oil, but the heat level varies. Ask for it mild and request chili or pepper oil on the side if available.
Yes. Cut the meat into small pieces, cook it quickly in a hot pan, and serve it with lavash and yogurt. Avoid overcrowding the pan so the meat sears rather than releasing liquid and stewing.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly, ideally with the meat, yogurt, and lavash stored separately so the bread does not turn soggy. Reheat the meat thoroughly and add the yogurt after heating; discard food that has been left out for a long time.
A simple salad, pickled vegetables, or grilled peppers work well alongside tantuni with yogurt. Since the dish is already served with yogurt and often lavash, lighter sides add freshness without competing with the seasoned meat.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.