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Refreshing yogurt and artichoke dip
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Artichoke cacık (150 g) has 108 calories. That works out to 72 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.8 g of carbs, 6.1 g of protein, 4.7 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
108
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
10.8g
· 4% DV
Protein
6.1g
· 12% DV
Fat
4.7g
· 6% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 39% · Protein 22% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 108 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.7 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.47 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 218 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% |
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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 108 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 22 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (medium) | 60 g | 43 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 120 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 200 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 158 kcal |
Calculated from 72 calories per 100 g.
Artichoke cacık is a cold yogurt dish made with artichokes, inspired by Turkish cacık. Recipes vary: some add garlic and dill, while others include cucumber or olive oil. It is usually served as a dip or a side dish.
To make artichoke cacık, cook the artichokes until tender, let them cool, then chop and fold them into yogurt. Add garlic, dill, and seasoning if you like. Chill the mixture before serving so the flavors come together.
No, artichoke cacık is not simply another name for tzatziki. Both are yogurt-based dishes, but artichoke cacık features cooked artichoke, while tzatziki is commonly made with cucumber. The exact ingredients depend on the recipe.
Yes, canned artichokes work well in artichoke cacık and save preparation time. Drain them thoroughly before chopping, and rinse them if they taste especially salty or vinegary. Pat them dry so excess liquid does not loosen the yogurt.
Yes, artichokes are generally cooked before going into artichoke cacık. Cooking softens their firm texture and makes them easier to mix into yogurt. Cool them completely first; adding warm artichokes can make the dip runny.
Serve artichoke cacık cold with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, rice dishes, or other meze. It also works as a dip with bread or crisp vegetables. Its creamy, tangy yogurt base pairs especially well with simply seasoned foods.
Yes, you can make artichoke cacık ahead and refrigerate it until serving. Drain the cooked artichokes well before mixing them with yogurt, and add fresh herbs shortly before serving for a brighter flavor. Stir gently if liquid separates.
Keep artichoke cacık covered in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Use a clean spoon each time you serve it. Discard it if you notice mold, an unusual smell, or an unexpectedly changed texture.
Yes, Greek yogurt makes artichoke cacık thicker and creamier. If it is too dense to mix easily, loosen it with a small splash of cold water. Add the water gradually so the dip does not become runny.
Artichoke cacık is usually served cold or cool, like other yogurt-based meze. Let cooked artichokes cool before mixing them with the yogurt, then chill the finished dish. Serving it warm can soften the yogurt and change its texture.
Vitamins
B12
0.52µg · 22% DV
B2
0.27mg · 21% DV
Folate
45µg · 11% DV
B6
0.15mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
138mg · 20% DV
Calcium
189mg · 19% DV
Iodine
27µg · 18% DV
Copper
0.12mg · 13% DV
Sodium
218mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
308mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Artichoke cacık is a Turkish-style yogurt dip that brings tender artichoke together with thick, tangy yogurt. Garlic and fresh herbs such as dill or mint are common additions, while a little olive oil can round out the flavour. It is related to the cucumber-based cacık familiar in Turkey, but the artichoke gives this version a softer, gently earthy character.
Serve it chilled as part of a meze spread, alongside grilled vegetables or meat, or with bread for a light lunch. Its yogurt base contributes protein, while artichoke adds some fibre; a 100 g portion has 4.1 g of protein. For a lighter dip, choose plain yogurt and use the oil sparingly.
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.
Medium
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 2
Minimally Processed
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.47g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.