How many calories in menemen?
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Short answer
One serving of menemen (about 325 g) has about 330 kcal and 15 g of protein; 100 g has about 102 kcal. What changes the calories most is the cooking oil and the number of eggs. One serving of two eggs was calculated, cooked until the tomato and pepper juices reduce.
Menemen is eggs cooked gently with tomatoes, green peppers and sometimes onion in a small pan, until soft and saucy. It is served straight from the pan at breakfast, with plenty of bread to scoop it up.
Whether menemen should include onion is a friendly, never-ending debate in Turkey. The vegetables are light; the eggs give protein, and the oil or butter in the pan decides much of the fat.
| Serving | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 325 | 330 | 15 | 12 | 26 |
| 100 g | 100 | 102 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 7.9 |
What changes the calories in Menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs)?
- Oil or butter: the fat in the pan.
- Eggs: more eggs raise protein and calories.
- Cheese or sausage: some versions add white cheese or sucuk.
How to enjoy Menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs) a little lighter
- Use a little less oil and more tomato and pepper.
- Eat it with one slice of bread and a salad.
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 785 g, cooked weight 650 g.
2 servings (4 eggs); cooked until the tomato and pepper juices reduce.
| Ingredient | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| egg | 200 | 286 | 25.1 | USDA FDC 171287 |
| tomato | 400 | 72 | 3.5 | USDA FDC 170457 |
| green bell pepper | 150 | 30 | 1.3 | USDA FDC 170427 |
| butter | 20 | 143 | 0.2 | USDA FDC 173410 |
| olive oil | 15 | 133 | 0 | USDA FDC 171413 |
Spices (under 5 g in total per recipe) are not counted.
Serving weights:
- 1 serving: one of 2 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 Menemen (Turkish scrambled eggs) 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 menemen weigh?
On this page, one serving of menemen is taken as about 325 g (one of 2 equal portions of the recipe). The real weight depends on the recipe, the size and how it is served.
How much protein is in menemen?
One serving of menemen has about 15 g of protein; 100 g has 4.6 g.
Does menemen have onion?
Both versions exist: some cooks always add onion and others never do. It changes the taste more than the calories.
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Sources
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy (2018) and FNDDS 2021–2023 datasets; accessed 16 October 2026
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