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Traditional cabbage and bulgur dish, fiber-rich and vegetable-forward
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Cabbage diplesi with bulgur (180 g) has 166 calories. That works out to 92 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.1 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 6.1 g of fat and 5.6 g of fiber. Its 86.4 µg of Vitamin K covers 72% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 42 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
166
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
24.1g
· 9% DV
Protein
4.7g
· 9% DV
Fat
6.1g
· 8% DV
Fiber
5.6g
· 20% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 11% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 166 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.86 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 378 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.1 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% |
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) | 180 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 18 g | 17 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (shredded) | 72 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 83 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 160 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 230 kcal |
Calculated from 92 calories per 100 g.
Cabbage diplesi with bulgur is a traditional home-style dish that cooks cabbage and bulgur together. Recipes vary by household and region, but onion and seasonings are common additions; the bulgur absorbs the cooking liquid and gives the dish its hearty texture.
Cabbage diplesi with bulgur is made by softening chopped cabbage, then simmering it with bulgur and water until tender. Add the liquid gradually and keep the pot covered so the bulgur cooks evenly without the cabbage turning mushy.
Cabbage diplesi with bulgur features bulgur cooked directly with the cabbage, while kapuska is a broader name for a cabbage stew that may be made with meat or without it. Some kapuska recipes include grains, but bulgur is not essential to the dish.
Cabbage diplesi with bulgur belongs to the Turkish Black Sea tradition of cabbage diblesi-style dishes. Home recipes differ across the region, including in their choice of grain and seasoning, so it is better understood as a regional food tradition than as one fixed recipe.
Yes, you can make cabbage diplesi with bulgur using red cabbage, though it will have a firmer texture and a more vivid color than the usual green or white cabbage version. Slice it thinly and allow extra time for it to soften.
Medium-coarse bulgur works well in cabbage diplesi with bulgur because it keeps a pleasant bite while absorbing the cabbage’s cooking liquid. Fine bulgur softens faster and can make the dish denser, so add it later or reduce the cooking time.
Cabbage diplesi with bulgur pairs well with plain yogurt, pickles, or a fresh salad. Cornbread is a traditional-style accompaniment in some Turkish Black Sea meals; choose a light side since the bulgur already makes the dish filling.
Yes, cabbage diplesi with bulgur can be frozen in an airtight container once it has cooled. The cabbage may soften and the bulgur may become less distinct after thawing, so stir in a little water while reheating to restore a softer consistency.
To keep cabbage diplesi with bulgur from getting mushy, slice the cabbage evenly, add only enough liquid for the bulgur to cook, and simmer gently. Check the texture near the end and stop cooking as soon as the bulgur is tender.
Yes, cabbage diplesi with bulgur can be filling because the bulgur provides substance and the cabbage adds volume and fiber. Serve it as a main dish with yogurt or salad, or offer a smaller portion alongside other foods.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
86.4µg · 72% DV
Vitamin C
28.8mg · 32% DV
B6
0.2mg · 12% DV
Folate
43.2µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.4mg · 17% DV
Sodium
378mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
342mg · 10% DV
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Cabbage diplesi with bulgur is a traditional Turkish home-style dish, associated with Black Sea cooking, made by cooking cabbage and bulgur together. As the cabbage softens, the bulgur absorbs its juices, giving the dish a tender, gently grainy texture. Recipes vary from household to household, but those two ingredients are at its heart.
The flavour is mild and savoury, with the cabbage keeping it vegetable-forward. In Turkey, it can be served as a simple lunch or dinner, often alongside yoghurt or pickles; elsewhere, it works well as a light main or a side. It provides fibre from both cabbage and bulgur, with 3.1 g per 100 g. For a lighter version, use oil sparingly and pair it with a crisp salad.
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.
No known major allergens
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
SATURATED
0.86g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.79g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.22g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.