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High in fiber, calcium and iron, traditional herb
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Afyon herb (40 g) has 15 calories. That works out to 38 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.4 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 84 µg of Vitamin K covers 70% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 40 g
15
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
2.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 31% · Fat 11%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 40 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 6 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 8 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 25 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 60 g | 23 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 38 kcal |
Calculated from 38 calories per 100 g.
The name Afyon herb alone does not establish that it is opium poppy; regional plant names can be ambiguous. Confirm the plant’s identity with a reliable seller or local source, and do not eat a wild plant based only on its name.
Wash and sort Afyon herb, then sauté it with onion and olive oil until tender. If the stems are tougher than the leaves, chop them finely and start cooking them first. Use the cooked greens in a side dish or filling.
You can try a small amount raw only when the plant has been positively identified and sold as food. If the leaves are tough or bitter, cooking softens them. Do not taste unidentified wild greens to work out what they are.
Separate the leaves and rinse them thoroughly under running water to remove grit and soil. Check between the leaves for insects, discard damaged parts, and drain the herb well. Wash it just before use to avoid storing it damp.
Yes. Cook Afyon herb first, let it cool, and drain off excess liquid before adding it to börek filling. It can be combined with onion and cheese; draining the greens helps keep the pastry from turning soggy.
If Afyon herb tastes bitter, briefly blanch it and discard the water, or sauté it with onion. Try a small amount first because the flavor can vary. Cooking does not make an unidentified wild plant safe to eat.
Keep fresh Afyon herb unwashed in the refrigerator, loosely wrapped and as dry as possible. Wash it shortly before cooking, and discard leaves that have become slimy, discolored, or unpleasant-smelling.
Yes. Wash and sort Afyon herb, blanch it briefly, cool it promptly, drain it well, and freeze it in portions. The leaves may lose their fresh texture after thawing, so use them in cooked dishes rather than salads.
Afyon herb pairs well with onion, olive oil, yogurt, and eggs. Serve the cooked greens with yogurt as a side, or fold them into an omelet; drain them first so they do not make the dish watery.
Only forage Afyon herb if an expert can identify the exact plant in your area. Common names are not reliable identifiers, and some wild plants resemble edible greens. Buying it from a food seller with a clear identification is safer.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
84µg · 70% DV
Vitamin C
15.2mg · 17% DV
Vitamin A
148µg · 16% DV
Folate
24µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Calcium
74mg · 7% DV
Iron
1.24mg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.15mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
22mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
164mg · 5% DV
Sodium
18mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 15 calories in 1 cup (medium) (40 g):
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Afyon herb is a leafy local green associated with the Afyon region of Turkey. It is prepared much like other fresh cooking greens: the leaves are cleaned and washed, then used on their own or combined with other herbs and vegetables.
Its flavour is gently herbal, and cooking softens the leaves. In a Turkish-style meal, it can be sautéed with onion, folded into a savoury pastry filling or served with eggs; yogurt and bread make easy accompaniments. It provides fibre, calcium and iron while being relatively low in energy: 100 g has 38 calories and 3.8 g of fibre. Use a measured amount of oil when sautéing for a lighter dish.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
High
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.