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Traditional North Caucasian bread and meat stew
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 bottle (medium) of Xlebsi (350 g) has 490 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 59.5 g of carbs, 22.8 g of protein, 15.8 g of fat and 6 g of fiber. Its 1.2 µg of B12 covers 51% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 bottle (medium) · 350 g
490
KCAL / 350G
Carbs
59.5g
· 22% DV
Protein
22.8g
· 46% DV
Fat
15.8g
· 20% DV
Fiber
6g
· 21% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 19% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 490 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.8 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.25 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 1155 mg | 50% |
| Total carbohydrate | 59.5 g | 22% |
| Fiber | 6 g | 21% |
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% |
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 bottle (medium) | 350 g | 490 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 280 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 250 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 560 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 700 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 700 g | 980 kcal |
Calculated from 140 calories per 100 g.
Xlebsi is a traditional North Caucasian dish made with bread and meat. It is generally served as a substantial meal, and recipes can differ in the type of meat, bread, seasoning, and final consistency.
Xlebsi tastes like a hearty bread-and-meat dish, with its exact flavor shaped by the meat and seasonings used. The bread also affects the texture, so one version may be more broth-soaked while another feels thicker.
Xlebsi is associated with the North Caucasus, a region with varied food traditions. Family and local recipes may prepare it differently, so it is better understood as a regional dish than as one fixed, standardized recipe.
Xlebsi brings bread and meat together in one dish. The order of cooking and combining them can vary between recipes, so follow the method of the particular regional version you are making rather than assuming there is one universal technique.
Xlebsi includes bread, but the available description does not specify one required variety. Bread texture can affect how much liquid the dish absorbs, so use the type named in your recipe when following a particular regional preparation.
Xlebsi is made with meat, but there is not one specified meat that applies to every recipe. Use the meat called for in your version and cook it until tender; cooking time will vary with the cut and piece size.
Xlebsi is best described as a bread-and-meat stew rather than assumed to be a clear soup. Its consistency can vary by recipe, especially depending on how the bread is combined with the meat and any cooking liquid.
Yes, leftover bread can be used in Xlebsi if it is still safe to eat. Drier bread may absorb more of the dish’s liquid and soften quickly, so add it according to the method in your recipe and check the texture as you go.
Store leftover Xlebsi in a covered container in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly before serving. The bread may continue to absorb liquid while stored, so the reheated dish can be thicker or softer than when freshly made.
A fresh salad or lightly dressed vegetables can balance Xlebsi’s hearty bread-and-meat base. Serve any side separately so it does not change the stew’s texture, and offer extra bread only if the meal needs it.
Vitamins
B12
1.22µg · 51% DV
B3
4.55mg · 28% DV
B1
0.32mg · 27% DV
Biotin
7.7µg · 26% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1155mg · 50% DV
Selenium
23µg · 42% DV
Zinc
3.85mg · 35% DV
Copper
0.28mg · 31% DV
Potassium ⭐
385mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Xlebsi is a traditional North Caucasian dish combining bread with meat stew. The bread takes up the meat juices as it cooks or is served, making the dish hearty and soft-textured; recipes and preparation can vary between households and regions. Served warm, it has a savoury, meaty flavour balanced by the bread’s mildness.
It works well as a filling main course, with fresh herbs or a crisp salad alongside. For English-speaking diners unfamiliar with it, think of it as a rustic bread-and-stew dish rather than a soup. It provides both carbohydrates and protein, with 6.5 g of protein per 100 g. A smaller portion with plenty of vegetables makes for a lighter meal.
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
— 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
5.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.63g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.