How many calories in manti?
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Short answer
One serving of manti (about 325 g) has about 580 kcal and 22 g of protein; 100 g has about 179 kcal. What changes the calories most is the butter sauce and the size of the portion. One serving with garlic yogurt and butter-paprika sauce was calculated; plain manti without sauce is in the table too.
Manti are tiny Turkish dumplings filled with spiced minced meat, boiled and served under garlic yogurt with a drizzle of butter flavoured with paprika or tomato paste. The smaller the dumplings, the more prized they are, especially in the style associated with Kayseri.
The dumplings themselves are moderate in calories; it is the sauces that turn a bowl into a rich meal. Yogurt adds a little protein, while the butter drizzle adds most of the fat.
| Serving | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 325 | 580 | 22 | 65 | 25 |
| 100 g | 100 | 179 | 6.8 | 20 | 7.8 |
| Plain (no yogurt or butter sauce) — 1 serving | 210 | 425 | 18 | 59 | 12 |
What changes the calories in Manti (Turkish dumplings)?
- Butter sauce: the amount of paprika butter on top matters most.
- Portion size: a deep bowl of manti can be much larger than a standard serving.
- Yogurt: full-fat yogurt adds calories but also protein.
How to enjoy Manti (Turkish dumplings) a little lighter
- Ask for less butter sauce and more yogurt.
- Have a salad on the side to fill up.
How were these values calculated?
No official record matches this dish directly, so the values come from a recipe calculation: the nutrients of each ingredient were taken from USDA FoodData Central, added up and divided by the cooked weight. Raw total 1330 g, cooked weight 1300 g.
4 servings; dough assumed to absorb about 130 g of water when boiled; garlic yogurt and butter-paprika sauce included.
| Ingredient | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wheat flour | 300 | 1092 | 31 | USDA FDC 168894 |
| egg | 50 | 72 | 6.3 | USDA FDC 171287 |
| water | 230 | under 5 | 0 | USDA FDC 173647 |
| ground beef (20% fat, raw) | 200 | 508 | 34.3 | USDA FDC 174036 |
| onion | 80 | 32 | 0.9 | USDA FDC 170000 |
| whole-milk yogurt | 400 | 244 | 13.9 | USDA FDC 171284 |
| garlic | 10 | 15 | 0.6 | USDA FDC 169230 |
| butter | 50 | 359 | 0.4 | USDA FDC 173410 |
| tomato paste | 10 | 8 | 0.4 | USDA FDC 170459 |
Spices (under 5 g in total per recipe) are not counted.
Other rows in the table:
- Plain (no yogurt or butter sauce): Recipe calculation. Dough and filling only; weight after boiling.
Serving weights:
- 1 serving: one of 4 equal portions of the recipe
Calories per 100 g are rounded to a whole number and macros to one decimal; serving calories to the nearest 5 and protein to a whole gram.
Can you count the calories in Manti (Turkish dumplings) from a photo?
Yes: in QuickCalo, snap a photo of your plate or type what you ate, and get the calories and protein in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
How much does one serving of manti weigh?
On this page, one serving of manti is taken as about 325 g (one of 4 equal portions of the recipe). The real weight depends on the recipe, the size and how it is served.
How much protein is in manti?
One serving of manti has about 22 g of protein; 100 g has 6.8 g.
What is manti served with?
Garlic yogurt and a drizzle of butter with paprika or tomato paste, plus dried mint and sumac at the table.
Similar foods
- Beef rendang
- Ayam goreng (Indonesian fried chicken)
- Ayam geprek
- Fried tempeh (tempe goreng)
- Chicken kabsa
- Chicken mandi
Sources
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy (2018) and FNDDS 2021–2023 datasets; accessed 16 October 2026
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