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Slow-cooked trotter stew rich in collagen and gelatin
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 bottle (medium) of Black trotter stew (250 g) has 355 calories. That works out to 142 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.8 g of carbs, 42 g of protein, 18.5 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1.8 µg of B12 covers 73% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 bottle (medium) · 250 g
355
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
4.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
42g
· 84% DV
Fat
18.5g
· 24% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 5% · Protein 47% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 355 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.5 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 6.25 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 725 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 42 g | 84% |
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 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 355 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 128 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 256 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 180 g | 256 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 250 g | 355 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 454 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 400 g | 568 kcal |
Calculated from 142 calories per 100 g.
Black trotter stew is a slow-cooked dish made from animal feet, whose connective tissue gives the broth a gelatinous texture. Recipes may use sheep, goat or calf trotters, and ingredients and serving styles vary by region.
Black trotter stew is made by simmering thoroughly cleaned trotters in water until the meat softens and separates from the bones. The cooking liquid forms the stew’s gelatin-rich base; garlic, vinegar or lemon can be added when serving.
Not necessarily. Turkish paça is commonly prepared with sheep, goat or calf feet, while recipes elsewhere may use pork trotters. The name alone does not identify the animal, so ask the cook or check the recipe if the meat type matters.
Black trotter stew sets because gelatin released from the trotters thickens the cooking liquid as it cools. This is a normal result of slow cooking, not a sign that the stew has spoiled; reheating makes the gelatin melt again.
Black trotter stew is centered on the feet, while head-and-foot soup can also include meat and other parts from the animal’s head. Recipes differ, but the extra head meat gives the latter a different mix of textures.
Clean the trotters thoroughly before making black trotter stew: remove visible dirt or hair, rinse them well, and follow the butcher’s preparation instructions. Some cooks discard the first boiling water before adding fresh water for the long cooking.
Black trotter stew is served hot, often with garlic vinegar or lemon available to add at the table. Bread is a practical accompaniment for the rich broth. Adding the sharp seasonings individually lets everyone adjust the flavor.
Yes, a pressure cooker can cook black trotter stew faster than a conventional pot. Use cleaned trotters and enough water, then check after cooking that the meat separates easily from the bones; continue cooking if it is still firm.
Black trotter stew keeps for 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator when cooled promptly after cooking. Reheat only the portion you need, and freeze extra portions rather than repeatedly warming and cooling the whole batch.
No, eating black trotter stew is not a proven way to repair joints or treat joint disease. Its collagen becomes gelatin during cooking, contributing to the stew’s texture, but that does not establish a treatment effect.
Vitamins
B12
1.75µg · 73% DV
B3
5.25mg · 33% DV
B5
1.05mg · 21% DV
Biotin
6.25µg · 21% DV
Minerals
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Zinc
4.25mg · 39% DV
Phosphorus
270mg · 39% DV
Sodium
725mg · 32% DV
Potassium ⭐
463mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Black trotter stew is a Turkish-style dish made by simmering animal feet slowly until the meat softens and the broth turns rich and gelatinous. The long cooking draws out the connective tissue, giving the stew its characteristic body rather than a light, clear soup.
It is served hot, often with garlic and vinegar or lemon, and bread for dipping; chilli can be added at the table. This is a protein-forward, filling dish, with 16.8 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter meal, take a smaller bowl and pair it with a crisp salad, or keep the bread and richer additions modest.
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.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
6.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.