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Tokat Tirit Calories
Traditional dish with meat, bread and yogurt
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Tokat Tirit (250 g) has 428 calories. That works out to 171 calories per 100 g. It contains 40.3 g of carbs, 25.5 g of protein, 18.5 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 2.1 µg of B12 covers 86% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Tokat Tirit Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
428
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
40.3g
· 15% DV
Protein
25.5g
· 51% DV
Fat
18.5g
· 24% 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 38% · Protein 24% · Fat 38%
Tokat Tirit nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (250 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 428 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.5 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 7.05 g | 35% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 795 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Tokat Tirit?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 428 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 300 g | 513 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 599 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 770 kcal |
Calculated from 171 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tokat Tirit
What is Tokat Tirit?
Tokat Tirit is a traditional dish from Tokat, Türkiye, made with meat, bread or yufka softened in meat broth, and yogurt. The combination makes it a hearty, layered meal rather than a simple soup.
How do you make Tokat Tirit?
To make Tokat Tirit, cook the meat until tender and reserve its broth. Soften pieces of bread or yufka with the broth, then add the meat and yogurt; finishing touches vary between household recipes.
What kind of meat goes into Tokat Tirit?
Tokat Tirit is commonly made with lamb or beef. The cooked meat is served over the bread, while its broth moistens the bread and gives the dish its savory base.
Where does Tokat Tirit come from?
Tokat Tirit comes from Tokat, a province in Türkiye’s Black Sea region. Its use of broth-softened bread, meat, and yogurt reflects the hearty, home-style cooking associated with the region.
What bread is used for Tokat Tirit?
Tokat Tirit can be made with bread or yufka, depending on the recipe. Whichever you use, add the meat broth gradually so the pieces soften without turning into mush.
Is yogurt served on Tokat Tirit?
Yes, yogurt is a customary part of Tokat Tirit. It adds a cool, tangy contrast to the warm meat and broth-soaked bread; some recipes season the yogurt with garlic.
How is Tokat Tirit different from other Turkish tirit dishes?
Tokat Tirit is the regional Tokat version of tirit, a name used for several Turkish dishes built around bread and broth. Recipes differ across regions in their meat, bread, yogurt, and toppings.
How should Tokat Tirit be served?
Serve Tokat Tirit warm, with the meat and yogurt arranged over the broth-softened bread. A fresh salad or simple vegetable side works well, while the dish itself is substantial enough to be the main course.
Can you make Tokat Tirit ahead of time?
You can cook the meat and prepare its broth ahead, but assemble Tokat Tirit close to serving. Leaving the bread in the broth for too long makes it overly soft, so store the components separately.
How can you make Tokat Tirit lighter at home?
For a lighter Tokat Tirit, trim visible fat from the meat, skim excess fat from the broth, and use a moderate amount of yogurt. Add only enough broth to soften the bread or yufka.
Tokat Tirit Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
2.07µg · 86% DV
B3
7.75mg · 48% DV
B6
0.6mg · 35% DV
B2
0.43mg · 33% DV
Minerals
Selenium
31µg · 56% DV
Phosphorus
323mg · 46% DV
Zinc
4.63mg · 42% DV
Sodium
795mg · 35% DV
Potassium ⭐
468mg · 14% DV
Tokat Tirit Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Tokat Tirit
To burn the 428 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Tokat Tirit?
Tokat Tirit is a traditional dish from Tokat in north-central Turkey, made by soaking pieces of bread or flatbread in meat broth and topping them with meat and yogurt. Recipes vary from home to home; some versions finish with a drizzle of melted butter.
In Tokat, it is usually served warm as a filling main course, especially welcome in colder weather. The bread softens in the savoury broth, while the yogurt adds a cool, tangy contrast. It provides both protein from the meat and substantial carbohydrates from the bread. For a lighter version, use leaner meat and go easy on the butter; a crisp salad makes a fresh accompaniment.
How Nutritious Is Tokat Tirit?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Tokat Tirit Processed?
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.
Does Tokat Tirit Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Tokat Tirit Good For?
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
Tokat Tirit Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.65g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.8:1).
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