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Aydın yuvalama Calories
Traditional dish with meatballs, chickpeas, and yogurt
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Aydın yuvalama (250 g) has 320 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.3 g of carbs, 18 g of protein, 15.3 g of fat and 4.5 g of fiber. Its 1.1 µg of B12 covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Aydın yuvalama Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
320
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
25.3g
· 9% DV
Protein
18g
· 36% DV
Fat
15.3g
· 20% DV
Fiber
4.5g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 33% · Protein 23% · Fat 44%
Aydın yuvalama nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (250 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.3 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 5.25 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 650 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% |
| Protein | 18 g | 36% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Aydın yuvalama?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 20 g | 26 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 kcal |
| ½ serving (half) | 125 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 307 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 448 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 640 kcal |
Calculated from 128 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Aydın yuvalama
What is Aydın yuvalama?
Aydın yuvalama is a traditional Turkish dish associated with Aydın, made with small meatballs, chickpeas, and yogurt. It is usually served warm as a substantial, savory meal, with recipes varying between households.
What ingredients are in Aydın yuvalama?
Aydın yuvalama typically combines small meatballs, chickpeas, and yogurt. The meatball mixture often includes ground meat with rice or fine bulgur, while some recipes finish the dish with a butter-based seasoning.
How do you make Aydın yuvalama?
Aydın yuvalama is made by cooking small meatballs and chickpeas, then bringing them together with a yogurt sauce. Roll the meatballs evenly and handle the yogurt gently, tempering it with warm cooking liquid before adding it to the pot.
Is Aydın yuvalama the same as Gaziantep yuvalama?
No, Aydın yuvalama and Gaziantep yuvalama are regional versions rather than one identical recipe. Both are associated with small meatballs, chickpeas, and yogurt, but their ingredients, seasoning, and preparation can differ by region and household.
Why does the yogurt split in Aydın yuvalama?
The yogurt in Aydın yuvalama can split when it meets very hot liquid too quickly or is heated over high heat. Whisk a little warm cooking liquid into the yogurt first, add it gradually, and keep the pot over low heat.
How do you keep the meatballs from falling apart in Aydın yuvalama?
To keep the meatballs in Aydın yuvalama intact, mix the ground meat thoroughly with its binder and let the mixture rest briefly before rolling. Make compact, evenly sized balls and avoid vigorous stirring while they cook.
What do you serve with Aydın yuvalama?
Aydın yuvalama is commonly served warm as the main dish. Plain rice, bread, or a fresh salad can go alongside it; because the dish already contains yogurt, chickpeas, and meatballs, simple sides work well.
How long does Aydın yuvalama keep in the refrigerator?
Aydın yuvalama keeps for about two days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Chill leftovers promptly, and reheat them gently over low heat while stirring, since a yogurt-based sauce may separate if boiled.
Can you freeze Aydın yuvalama?
Yes, but the yogurt sauce in Aydın yuvalama may separate or change texture after thawing. For better results, freeze the meatball-and-chickpea portion without the yogurt, then thaw, reheat, and add freshly prepared yogurt sauce.
Where does Aydın yuvalama come from?
Aydın yuvalama comes from Aydın province in Turkey's Aegean region. It is a local home-style dish, and family recipes can differ in the meatball mixture, yogurt preparation, and seasoning used to finish the pot.
Aydın yuvalama Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
1.05µg · 44% DV
B3
4mg · 25% DV
Biotin
5.25µg · 18% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Phosphorus
230mg · 33% DV
Sodium
650mg · 28% DV
Zinc
2.75mg · 25% DV
Potassium ⭐
450mg · 13% DV
Aydın yuvalama Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Aydın yuvalama
To burn the 320 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Aydın yuvalama?
Aydın yuvalama is a traditional dish from Aydın in western Turkey, made with small meatballs, chickpeas and yogurt. It is served warm, with the yogurt giving the broth a gentle tang; the meatballs are tender and the chickpeas add a firmer, hearty bite. In Turkey it is commonly enjoyed as a filling home-cooked main, often with bread, and it also suits a family-style meal for English-speaking cooks exploring regional Turkish food.
With meat, chickpeas and yogurt, it brings together protein and carbohydrates in one bowl; it provides 128 calories per 100 g. For a lighter meal, serve it with a fresh salad and keep extra bread or rice modest.
How Nutritious Is Aydın yuvalama?
Nutrient density
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
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.
Is Aydın yuvalama Processed?
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.
Does Aydın yuvalama Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Aydın yuvalama Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Aydın yuvalama Fat Profile
SATURATED
5.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.5:1).
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