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Meat turnover
The meat turnover is an emblematic fast-food and bakery item: puff or shortcrust pastry wrapped around a seasoned minced meat filling. It comes in several forms depending on regions and cultures, from the French friand to the individual pâté en croûte, including the spicy versions from elsewhere. Handy to take away and filling, it is eaten hot, as a snack or a light meal with a salad. Nutritionally, the meat turnover provides 354 kcal per 100 g, with 9.59 g of protein, 22.6 g of fat and only 27.3 g of carbohydrate. Its high fat content makes it a food to enjoy in moderation within a balanced diet.
Macronutrient breakdown
Nutrition table per 100 g
| Calories | 354 kcal |
| Kilojoules | 1470 kJ |
| Protein | 9,6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 27,3 g |
| Fat | 22,6 g |
| Fibre | 1,7 g |
Micronutrients per 100 g
All measured nutrients, ranked by share of the daily reference intake.
- Omega-6 LA1,95 g20 %
- Zinc1,49 mg15 %
- Iron1,65 mg12 %
- Selenium5,63 µg10 %
- Potassium199 mg10 %
- Copper0,09 mg9 %
- Omega-3 ALA0,18 g9 %
- Manganese0,16 mg8 %
See the other 6 nutrients
- Phosphorus38,8 mg6 %
- Magnesium18,6 mg5 %
- Iodine7,1 µg5 %
- Calcium15,6 mg2 %
- DHA0 g1 %
- EPA0 g0 %
Anses Ciqual 2025. Source: Anses, 2025, Ciqual food composition table
Tips
The meat turnover appeals for being practical and filling, but its nutritional values call for a little care. With 22.6 g of fat per 100 g, most of its calories come from the fat in the puff pastry and the meat. An individual portion often weighs between 120 and 180 g, or 425 to 640 kcal. It is best seen as an occasional treat rather than a daily meal.
How to eat it sensibly
- Serve it with fresh vegetables or a green salad to add the fibre missing from the food (1.63 g) and help you feel full.
- Stick to a reasonable portion, with water rather than a sugary drink.
- Reheat it in the oven rather than the microwave to keep the pastry crisp without adding fat.
- Avoid combining it with other breaded or fried foods on the same day.
For protein, its 9.59 g per 100 g come from the meat, which makes it fairly filling. However, its high calorie density puts it among the foods to watch if you are trying to lose weight or rebalancing your diet. If you want to lighten your plate, compare it with other options in the Breads family and consider lower-fat choices such as a lighter spring roll.
And for active people? The meat turnover provides a good mix of protein and fat, but it stays heavy to digest before exercise. Keep it for a meal well away from training. For recovery or a more digestible high-protein snack, turn to suitable solutions such as a protein snack or a well-dosed recovery drink.
Storage and variations: eat the turnover soon after cooking, or keep it in the fridge for 24 to 48 hours in an airtight container. You can also make it at home to control the amount of fat, using lean meat and a lighter pastry. To place this food among all the others and manage your daily intake better, do consult our food calorie table. Enjoyed in moderation as part of a varied diet, the meat turnover can easily find its place without unbalancing your intake.