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Cicik Calories
Refreshing yogurt salad, low calorie, probiotic source
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Cicik (180 g) has 81 calories. That works out to 45 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.6 g of carbs, 4 g of protein, 3.1 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of B2 covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Cicik Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
81
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
7.6g
· 3% DV
Protein
4g
· 8% DV
Fat
3.1g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 22% · Fat 37%
Cicik nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (180 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.1 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.98 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 378 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.6 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 4 g | 8% |
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 Cup of Cicik?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 81 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 14 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 90 g | 41 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 113 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 270 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 225 kcal |
Calculated from 45 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cicik
What is Cicik?
Cicik is a refreshing yogurt-based salad or side dish. Recipes can include cucumber and fresh herbs, and its texture ranges from thick like a salad to loose like a yogurt soup.
How do you make Cicik?
To make Cicik, stir chopped cucumber and any chosen herbs into yogurt. Keep the yogurt thick if you want a salad-style texture, then chill the mixture before serving.
Is Cicik the same as cacik?
Cicik and cacik are closely related yogurt dishes, but the names and recipes can vary by region. Cacik is often made looser, while Cicik may be served with a thicker, salad-like consistency.
What do you serve with Cicik?
Serve Cicik alongside grilled meat, kebabs, rice, or flatbread. Its cool, tangy yogurt base makes it a refreshing counterpoint to warm or strongly seasoned dishes.
Does Cicik contain live probiotic cultures?
It can, if Cicik is made with yogurt that contains live cultures and the mixture is not heated. The amount of live cultures varies by yogurt, and cooking or heating can reduce them.
Why does Cicik turn watery?
Cicik often turns watery because cucumber releases moisture into the yogurt, especially after it sits. Drain the chopped cucumber first, and mix the salad shortly before serving.
Can you make Cicik ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare Cicik ahead, but it may loosen as the cucumber releases water. For the best texture, keep it chilled and stir it just before serving.
Can you freeze Cicik?
Freezing Cicik is not recommended. Yogurt can separate and become grainy as it thaws, while cucumber loses its crisp texture; make only as much as you expect to use.
Should you peel cucumber for Cicik?
Peeling cucumber for Cicik is optional. Leave the skin on for more texture, or peel it if the skin is tough or you prefer a smoother salad.
Is Cicik served as a dip or a soup?
Cicik is usually served as a cold side dish or meze, and its consistency determines whether it works more like a dip or a loose soup. Add less liquid for dipping and more for a spoonable version.
Cicik Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Biotin
4.5µg · 15% DV
B12
0.32µg · 13% DV
B5
0.63mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Sodium
378mg · 16% DV
Calcium
126mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
86mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
306mg · 9% DV
Cicik Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Cicik
To burn the 81 calories in 1 cup (medium) (180 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 Cicik?
Cicik is a cool, yogurt-based salad associated with Turkish cooking. It may be made with cucumber and herbs such as mint, though recipes vary; it is similar in spirit to other lightly seasoned yogurt dishes served around the region.
Usually served chilled, Cicik makes a refreshing side for grilled food, rice or vegetables, especially in warm weather. Its texture can range from thick to spoonably loose, depending on how much liquid is added. Made with plain yogurt, it is light by nature: a 100 g portion provides 45 calories. Yogurt may supply live cultures, depending on the product used. For a more filling plate, pair it with beans or whole grains, and keep added salt and oil modest.
How Nutritious Is Cicik?
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 Cicik 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 Cicik Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Cicik Good For?
Vegan
— Not 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
Cicik Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.98g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.54g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.09g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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