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Rich in protein and calcium, traditional dish with yogurt and minced meat
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Yogurt with minced meat (200 g) has 240 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.4 g of carbs, 17 g of protein, 14 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 1.4 µg of B12 covers 58% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
240
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
10.4g
· 4% DV
Protein
17g
· 34% DV
Fat
14g
· 18% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 18% · Protein 29% · Fat 53%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.4 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 130 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 17 g | 34% |
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) | 200 g | 240 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 396 kcal |
| 2 serving (double) | 400 g | 480 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Yogurt with minced meat is a dish pairing cooked, seasoned minced meat with plain yogurt, often with the yogurt underneath. The exact seasoning and presentation vary, so it can be adapted to the ingredients and flavors you enjoy.
To make yogurt with minced meat, cook the meat thoroughly in a pan and season it with salt and spices. Spoon plain yogurt onto a plate, add the hot meat on top, and serve promptly rather than heating the yogurt in the pan.
Yes, you can prepare yogurt with minced meat ahead, but store the cooked meat and yogurt separately. Reheat the meat and assemble the dish just before serving to keep the yogurt from turning watery and the meat pleasantly warm.
Use thick, plain yogurt and keep it separate from the cooked meat until serving. Yogurt with minced meat can become watery if it sits assembled for too long or if hot meat is mixed into the yogurt.
Beef, lamb, or a mixture can all work in yogurt with minced meat. Beef gives a familiar, mild flavor, while lamb tastes richer; cook whichever mince you choose thoroughly and drain excess fat if the topping seems greasy.
Yogurt with minced meat pairs well with rice, flatbread, or a simple salad. These sides complement the savory meat and cool yogurt without competing with them; roasted vegetables also make a good addition.
Reheat the minced meat separately, then spoon it over cold or room-temperature yogurt. Avoid microwaving or simmering the assembled yogurt with minced meat, since heating yogurt can make it split and affect its texture.
Yes, Greek yogurt works well for yogurt with minced meat because its thick texture holds up under the topping. If it is too dense for your taste, stir in a little water or milk before serving.
Keep leftover yogurt with minced meat refrigerated in separate covered containers and use it within about three to four days. Reheat only the meat portion until steaming hot; discard it if it was left at room temperature for over two hours.
Yogurt with minced meat is usually served with cool or room-temperature yogurt and hot cooked meat on top. Keeping the two at different temperatures gives the dish its contrast and helps prevent the yogurt from splitting.
Vitamins
B12
1.4µg · 58% DV
B5
1.4mg · 28% DV
B2
0.36mg · 28% DV
B3
4.2mg · 26% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
220mg · 31% DV
Calcium
220mg · 22% DV
Zinc
2.4mg · 22% DV
Iodine
26µg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
360mg · 11% DV
Sodium
130mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 240 calories in 1 serving (medium) (200 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.
Yogurt with minced meat is a Turkish-style home-cooked dish, made by spreading yogurt on a plate and topping it with cooked minced meat. The cool, gently tangy yogurt contrasts with the warm, savoury meat, which is often seasoned as it cooks. The result is creamy and soft beneath, with a more substantial, crumbly topping.
It works as a simple main meal with bread, rice or a crisp salad. Yogurt and meat both contribute protein, with 8.5 g per 100 g of the dish. For a lighter version, cook the mince with less oil and serve a generous spoonful of plain yogurt alongside it.
High
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 2
Minimally 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
6.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.6:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.