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Traditional pasta dish with yogurt, garlic, and butter-based sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Tatar yogurt pasta (220 g) has 370 calories. That works out to 168 calories per 100 g. It contains 49.3 g of carbs, 12.8 g of protein, 13 g of fat and 2.9 g of fiber. Its 24.2 µg of Selenium covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
370
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
49.3g
· 18% DV
Protein
12.8g
· 26% DV
Fat
13g
· 17% 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 54% · Protein 14% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 370 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 5.28 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 396 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 49.3 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% |
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) | 220 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 20 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 151 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 140 g | 235 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 180 g | 302 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 260 g | 437 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 538 kcal |
Calculated from 168 calories per 100 g.
Tatar yogurt pasta is made with cooked pasta, yogurt mixed with garlic, and a butter-based topping. Home versions vary in seasoning, and some add herbs or pepper to the butter; these additions are not essential to the basic dish.
Boil the pasta until tender, drain it, and spoon over yogurt mixed with crushed garlic. Melt butter separately and drizzle it on top just before serving. Keeping the yogurt sauce out of the boiling pot helps it stay smooth.
The yogurt sauce can turn watery when it is heated too quickly or mixed with very hot pasta. Let the pasta stop steaming for a short while, and use yogurt close to room temperature; add the sauce at serving time.
Tatar yogurt pasta uses ordinary pasta shapes, while Turkish mantı is made from small dough parcels, usually filled with meat. Both may be served with yogurt and butter, but mantı takes more shaping and is a distinct dish.
Yes, Greek yogurt works in Tatar yogurt pasta, though its thicker texture makes the sauce less pourable. Stir in a little water until it coats the pasta easily, and avoid boiling the yogurt mixture.
Melted butter is the characteristic topping for Tatar yogurt pasta. Some cooks season it with dried mint or red pepper, but toppings differ among household recipes; add them to the butter briefly without letting the butter burn.
Tatar yogurt pasta is associated with Tatar cooking traditions. Recipes have travelled and changed across households and regions, so it is better understood as a dish with varied home-style versions than as a recipe tied to one precise place.
Serve Tatar yogurt pasta with a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, or a light soup. Its creamy yogurt and butter topping makes it substantial, so fresh, simply seasoned sides balance the meal better than another rich dish.
Store leftover Tatar yogurt pasta in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within 1–2 days. The yogurt may separate or release water; stir gently, then warm the portion over low heat without bringing it to a boil.
People with diabetes can include Tatar yogurt pasta if it fits their meal plan, but the pasta’s carbohydrates can raise blood glucose. A smaller serving alongside vegetables and a protein food may help make the meal more balanced.
Vitamins
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
Biotin
4.62µg · 15% DV
B2
0.2mg · 15% DV
Vitamin A
114.4µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Phosphorus
202mg · 29% DV
Manganese
0.48mg · 21% DV
Sodium
396mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
260mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Tatar yogurt pasta combines cooked pasta with garlicky yogurt and a drizzle of melted butter. It is a homestyle dish associated with Tatar cooking, with the cool, gently tangy sauce contrasting with the warmth of the pasta and the richness of the butter.
Serve it warm as a simple main, or alongside a crisp salad or vegetables. The pasta makes it a carbohydrate-focused meal, while the yogurt contributes some protein; the butter adds richness and makes the dish more filling. For a lighter version, use a modest amount of butter and let the yogurt provide most of the sauce. It also works well as an easy lunch when you want something comforting without elaborate preparation.
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
✓ 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
5.28g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.74g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.