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BIM Cig Kofte Calories
Bulgur, spices, tomato and pepper paste, vegetable oil, ready-made cig kofte
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of BIM Cig Kofte (50 g) has 90 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 16 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 2.1 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
BIM Cig Kofte Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 50 g
90
KCAL / 50G
Carbs
16g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
2.1g
· 3% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 10% · Fat 21%
BIM Cig Kofte nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (50 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.1 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.35 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 340 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
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 BIM Cig Kofte?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 144 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 150 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 250 g | 450 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About BIM Cig Kofte
How do you eat BIM Cig Kofte?
BIM Cig Kofte is eaten without cooking, often wrapped in lettuce or tucked into flatbread. Add lemon at the table, and follow the package’s storage directions once opened.
Does BIM Cig Kofte contain meat?
No, BIM Cig Kofte is a meat-free, bulgur-based product. “Raw” in the traditional dish’s name does not mean this version contains raw meat; it is a ready-made mixture served without cooking.
What is in BIM Cig Kofte?
BIM Cig Kofte is based on bulgur, spices, tomato and pepper pastes, and vegetable oil. For the exact current ingredient list, use the package information, since product formulations can change.
Is BIM Cig Kofte ready to eat?
Yes, BIM Cig Kofte is sold ready to eat and does not need cooking. Serve it cold or at room temperature as directed on the package, and refrigerate any remainder promptly after opening.
How is BIM Cig Kofte different from meat-based çiğ köfte?
BIM Cig Kofte is a meat-free bulgur mixture, while meat-based çiğ köfte includes raw meat and needs much stricter handling. The shared name reflects a culinary tradition, not identical ingredients or food-safety requirements.
How should you store BIM Cig Kofte after opening?
Keep opened BIM Cig Kofte covered in the refrigerator and follow the package’s instructions for how soon to eat it. Don’t leave it at room temperature for an extended time, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Can you freeze BIM Cig Kofte?
Freezing BIM Cig Kofte is generally not ideal because thawing can affect the moist bulgur mixture’s texture. Freeze it only if the package says this is suitable, and do not refreeze it after thawing.
What do you serve with BIM Cig Kofte?
BIM Cig Kofte is commonly served with lettuce, lemon, and flatbread. These let you wrap or scoop the mixture and balance its spicy, tangy flavor; add accompaniments at serving rather than storing them mixed in.
Why is BIM Cig Kofte called “raw” if it has no meat?
BIM Cig Kofte keeps the name of a Turkish dish traditionally associated with hand-worked ingredients, but this ready-made version is meat-free and not cooked before serving. The name alone is not a reliable guide to its ingredients.
Is BIM Cig Kofte spicy?
BIM Cig Kofte has a seasoned, peppery flavor, though the perceived heat can vary by batch and individual taste. Serve it with lemon, lettuce, or bread to soften the sensation, and try a small bite first if you are sensitive to spice.
BIM Cig Kofte Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B6
0.09mg · 5% DV
Biotin
1.25µg · 4% DV
B5
0.2mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Sodium
340mg · 15% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.17mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
31mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
90mg · 3% DV
BIM Cig Kofte Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off BIM Cig Kofte
To burn the 90 calories in 1 piece (medium) (50 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is BIM Cig Kofte?
BIM Cig Kofte is a ready-to-eat, meat-free Turkish çiğ köfte made mainly from fine bulgur mixed with tomato and pepper paste, spices and vegetable oil. It is shaped into small ridged pieces, echoing a well-known Turkish dish now commonly sold in this bulgur-based form.
Its texture is compact and pleasantly chewy, with a savoury, spicy tang. In Turkey it is typically served with lettuce leaves and lemon, either as a small plate to share or rolled into lavash; parsley and ayran make familiar accompaniments. Elsewhere, it works well as a mezze or a quick wrap filling. Bulgur gives it a carbohydrate-forward profile with some fibre: a 100 g portion has 4.8 g of fibre. Use lettuce instead of lavash for a lighter serving.
How Nutritious Is BIM Cig Kofte?
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 BIM Cig Kofte Processed?
NOVA 3
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 BIM Cig Kofte Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is BIM Cig Kofte Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
BIM Cig Kofte Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.35g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.65g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.3:1).
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