Calorie guide · Turkish
Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır)calories and macros
One serving of Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır) has about 520 kcal, with 44 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 37 g fat. That is roughly 34% of calories from protein, 3% from carbs and 63% from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein44 g34%
- Carbs4 g3%
- Fat37 g63%
Kuzu tandır is a Turkish slow-roast in which 220 g of lamb shoulder cooks for hours with garlic and thyme until it falls apart, served here with a green salad, lemon and black pepper. A serving is roughly 520 kcal with 44 g of protein and only 4 g of carbohydrates, and close to two thirds of the calories come from its 37 g of fat.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (~270 g) | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 193 kcal | 520 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 16.3 g | 44 g | 34% |
| Carbs | 1.5 g | 4 g | 3% |
| Fat | 13.7 g | 37 g | 63% |
How many calories in 100 g of Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır)?
A typical serving of Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır) weighs about 270 g, so 100 g has about 193 kcal, 16.3 g protein, 1.5 g carbohydrates and 13.7 g fat.
Calories for your portion
Calories by amount
| Amount | Weight | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ serving | 135 g | 260 | 22 g | 2 g | 18.5 g |
| 1 serving | 270 g | 520 | 44 g | 4 g | 37 g |
| 1½ servings | 405 g | 780 | 66 g | 6 g | 55.5 g |
| 2 servings | 540 g | 1040 | 88 g | 8 g | 74 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 193 | 16.3 g | 1.5 g | 13.7 g |
| 200 g | 200 g | 385 | 32.6 g | 3 g | 27.4 g |
Vitamins and minerals in Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır)
Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Sugars | 1.4 g | – |
| Saturated fat | 15.5 g | 78% |
| Sodium | 565 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 845 mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 220 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.3 µg | 221% |
Allergens in Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır)
A typical recipe of Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır) contains none of the 14 main allergens. Sauces and kitchens differ, so check the label or ask if you have an allergy.
Which diets does Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır) fit?
Based on the ingredients of a typical serving. Recipes vary, so check labels if you have an allergy or follow a diet strictly.
How long would you walk to burn a serving of Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır)?
For a 70 kg adult, the 520 kcal in one serving is about 121 minutes of comfortable walking or 88 minutes of brisk walking. This is only a rough perspective: food is not something you have to earn or burn off, and the numbers change with body size.
| Comfortable walk (about 4 km/h) | 121 min |
| Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h) | 88 min |
Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.
What's in a typical serving
Lamb shoulder roasted for hours with garlic and thyme until meltingly tender, high in protein and nearly carb-free.
- 220g Lamb Shoulder
- Garlic, Thyme
- Green Salad
- Lemon, Black Pepper
How to make it
- Preheat the oven to 160 °C. Rub the 220 g lamb shoulder with crushed garlic, thyme, salt and black pepper.
- Place it in a small ovenproof dish with about 100 ml of water and cover tightly with a lid or foil.
- Roast for about 3 hours, adding a splash of water if the dish runs dry, until the meat pulls apart easily.
- Uncover for the last 15 minutes to brown the top.
- Shred the meat with a fork, drizzle with its juices and serve with a green salad and lemon wedges.
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How to make it lighter
- Pull the meat away from visible fat and skin, and leave the fatty cooking juices in the tray.
- Keep the portion to the 220 g shown and fill the rest of the plate with salad.
- It is often served on rice pilaf or bread; skip it or count it separately.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır)?
A typical serving of Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır) has about 520 kcal. The exact number depends on the recipe, the amount of oil or butter and the portion size.
How many calories are in 100 g of Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır)?
About 193 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 270 g with 520 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.
Is Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır) high in protein?
Yes. With about 44 g of protein per serving (34% of its calories), Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır) is a good protein source.
Can I eat Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır) while losing weight?
Yes, if it fits your daily calorie target. Weight loss depends on your total intake over time, not on a single dish; portion size and added fats make the biggest difference.
How long do you have to walk to burn off Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır)?
Roughly 121 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 88 minutes at a brisk pace. Treat it as a perspective only; it depends on body size and you do not need to 'burn off' food.
Is Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır) vegetarian?
No. A typical serving of Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır) contains meat or fish.
Is Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır) gluten-free?
A typical serving is made without gluten-containing ingredients. If you have coeliac disease, check every label for cross-contamination.
How can I make Slow-roasted lamb (kuzu tandır) lighter?
Pull the meat away from visible fat and skin, and leave the fatty cooking juices in the tray. Keep the portion to the 220 g shown and fill the rest of the plate with salad. It is often served on rice pilaf or bread; skip it or count it separately.
How we calculated these values
- Calories and macros are Sporty catalog estimates for one typical serving, calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed ingredient amounts.
- The serving weight (270 g) is estimated from those ingredients; the per-100 g values and the portion calculator are worked out from it.
- Walking times use the Compendium of Physical Activities: 3.5 MET for comfortable and 4.8 MET for brisk walking, for a 70 kg adult (kcal per minute = MET × 3.5 × kg ÷ 200).
- Vitamins, minerals and allergens are estimated from the same ingredients with USDA FoodData Central values; % DV uses the US FDA daily values.
- Diet labels come from the ingredients. Real values change with the recipe, the amount of oil and the portion, so treat every number as an estimate.