Menemen
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 6.5 g |
| Fat | 7.0 g |
| Carbs | 5.5 g |
Menemen is a Turkish egg dish made by scrambling eggs with tomatoes, green peppers and olive oil, typically served straight from the pan for breakfast or brunch. It is a staple of Turkish morning tables and is usually eaten with crusty bread, though the dish itself is gluten-free. Per 100 g, menemen provides 110 kcal, 6.5 g of protein, 7 g of fat and 5.5 g of carbohydrates, with 1.2 g of dietary fibre and 3.5 g of sugars. It contributes 320 mg of sodium, 280 mg of potassium and 45 mg of calcium per 100 g, alongside 95 mcg of vitamin A, 28 mg of vitamin C and 0.5 mcg of vitamin B12. Suitable for vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in menemen?
Menemen contains 110 kcal per 100 g. A typical single-serving portion of around 250 g would come to approximately 275 kcal, depending on how much oil is used in preparation.
How much vitamin C is in menemen?
Menemen provides 28 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, contributed mainly by the tomatoes and green peppers in the dish. This makes it a reasonable source of vitamin C among cooked egg-based dishes.
Is menemen suitable for a gluten-free diet?
Yes, menemen itself is gluten-free — its core ingredients are eggs, tomatoes, peppers and oil, none of which contain gluten. The dish is listed as compatible with gluten-free dietary patterns, though the bread traditionally served alongside it is not.
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approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 6.5 g |
| Fat | 7.0 g |
| Carbs | 5.5 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 1.8 g |
| Monounsaturated | 3.5 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 185 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 45.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 95.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 28.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.50 mcg |