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Regional Turkish pastry, typically made with flour, fat, and savory filling
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Tarsus ketesi (120 g) has 432 calories. That works out to 360 calories per 100 g. It contains 51.6 g of carbs, 11.4 g of protein, 19.2 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 21.6 µg of Selenium covers 39% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
432
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
51.6g
· 19% DV
Protein
11.4g
· 23% DV
Fat
19.2g
· 25% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 11% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 432 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.2 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 6.12 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 51.6 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% |
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 piece (medium) | 120 g | 432 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 30 g | 108 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 252 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 540 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 648 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 864 kcal |
Calculated from 360 calories per 100 g.
Tarsus ketesi is a regional Turkish pastry associated with Tarsus, typically made from dough, fat and a savory filling. It is a local style of kete rather than a single standardized recipe, so its shape and filling can vary between bakers and households.
Tarsus ketesi comes from the culinary tradition of Tarsus, a town in Mersin Province in southern Turkey. Its name points to that regional connection, although recipes made at home or by local bakeries may differ in their dough, filling and shaping.
Tarsus ketesi is made with flour and fat and usually has a savory filling. The exact filling is not fixed across all recipes, so ask the bakery or cook what was used if you need to know whether a particular version contains a specific ingredient.
Tarsus ketesi is the Tarsus regional style, while kete is a broader name for pastries made in different parts of Turkey. Local versions can differ in their dough, shape, fat and filling, so the Tarsus name signals a regional tradition rather than one universal recipe.
Tarsus ketesi is typically savory, with a salty filling rather than a sweet center. It is commonly eaten as a pastry for breakfast or a snack, though individual recipes can vary, so check the filling when ordering if you are expecting a particular flavor.
Serve Tarsus ketesi warm or at room temperature, either on its own or alongside tea, ayran, fresh vegetables or a simple salad. Since it is a rich pastry, lighter sides work well when you are serving it as part of a meal.
Yes, you can make Tarsus ketesi at home with pastry dough, fat and a savory filling. Fill and shape the dough, then bake until golden; recipes vary, so the texture and final shape depend on the dough method and how the pastry is formed.
Let leftover Tarsus ketesi cool, then keep it in a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Avoid leaving the filled pastry at room temperature for an extended time, especially in a warm kitchen.
Yes, Tarsus ketesi can be frozen once it has cooled. Wrap individual pieces well to limit freezer burn, thaw them in the refrigerator, and reheat in an oven or pan so the pastry is less likely to turn soft than when microwaved.
Tarsus ketesi can turn out dry if the dough is under-hydrated, too much flour is worked in, or the pastry stays in the oven too long. Follow the recipe’s dough texture cues and begin checking for browning near the end of baking.
Vitamins
B1
0.26mg · 22% DV
B3
2.88mg · 18% DV
Biotin
4.8µg · 16% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Manganese
0.54mg · 23% DV
Sodium
504mg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
126mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
162mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Tarsus ketesi is a savoury pastry associated with Tarsus, in Mersin province in southern Turkey. Its dough is made with flour and fat, then filled with a savoury mixture; the filling can vary by recipe. Baking gives it a tender centre and a lightly layered, golden exterior.
In Turkey, it is often eaten at breakfast or with tea as a snack, served warm or at room temperature. It also pairs well with ayran or fresh vegetables. Flour and fat make it filling and fairly energy-dense, at 360 calories per 100 g. For a lighter plate, enjoy a smaller piece alongside tomatoes, cucumber and herbs.
Low
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Low
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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
✓ 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
6.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 56:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (56:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.