Meat Sambousek
The crispy golden crescent that takes pride of place at celebrations: filled with minced beef, onion and toasted pine nuts. The meat protein slows digestion, but the thin dough deep-fried in oil raises its calories and glycemic load (≈58), which calls for mindful eating.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Have one or two as an enjoyable part of your meal rather than as your main source of fullness, and always start with soup or salad to fill up on fibre first.
Best preparation methods
The smartest healthy alternative: bake sambousek in the oven or an air fryer after brushing them with a few drops of olive oil; you get the same crunch with far less absorbed fat.
Important Nutritional Note
Deep-frying at high temperatures is heavy on the digestion, so baking at home is the better choice for your blood vessels and if you are watching your weight and blood sugar.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (60 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 295 kcal | 177 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26 g | 15.6 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 24 g | 14.4 g |
| Fat | 17 g | 10.2 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2 g | 1.2 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Breads & pastries with a glycemic index (8), it ranks 6 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Meat Sambousek good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 60 g portion gives 177 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Meat Sambousek affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 58 (Medium), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 60 g portion has a glycemic load of 8.4 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Meat Sambousek?
A typical 60 g portion of Meat Sambousek provides about 177 kcal, 6 g protein, 15.6 g carbohydrate, 10.2 g fat and 1.2 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.