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Traditional bulgur-based, spicy meatless çiğ köfte without walnut
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Meatless çiğ köfte without walnut has 180 calories. It contains 31.2 g of carbs, 4.6 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 4.8 g of fiber. Its 1.1 mg of Manganese covers 46% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 100 g
180
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
31.2g
· 11% DV
Protein
4.6g
· 9% DV
Fat
4.2g
· 5% DV
Fiber
4.8g
· 17% 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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.62 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 520 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% |
| Protein | 4.6 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) | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 36 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 60 g | 108 kcal |
| ½ cup (medium) | 75 g | 135 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 150 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 200 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Meatless çiğ köfte without walnut is mainly made from fine bulgur, tomato or pepper paste, isot pepper, and spices. Recipes may also include onion, garlic, lemon juice, or pomegranate molasses; this version leaves out walnuts.
No, meatless çiğ köfte without walnut contains no meat. It is the bulgur-based version of çiğ köfte, distinct from older meat-containing preparations, so the word “çiğ” does not mean this version has raw meat.
Meatless çiğ köfte without walnut is made by kneading fine bulgur with paste, isot, and seasonings until the bulgur softens and the mixture holds its shape. It is then shaped by hand and commonly served with lettuce and lemon.
Meatless çiğ köfte without walnut is called çiğ köfte because the traditional preparation involves kneading the ingredients, not because this meatless version contains uncooked meat. Its familiar modern form uses bulgur and spices.
Meatless çiğ köfte without walnut is commonly eaten wrapped in lettuce leaves or rolled into lavash with greens and lemon. Pomegranate molasses is a popular addition, but use it sparingly if you want the bulgur mixture to stay firm.
Meatless çiğ köfte without walnut is best eaten fresh and should be refrigerated in a sealed container. Homemade portions are generally best used within 1–2 days; do not leave the mixture sitting at room temperature for long.
Yes, meatless çiğ köfte without walnut is often spicy because isot and other pepper seasonings give it heat. The level varies by recipe; lettuce, lemon, and plain lavash can make a spicy serving easier to enjoy.
Yes, you can freeze meatless çiğ köfte without walnut, but thawing may soften the bulgur and make the mixture wetter. Freeze it in airtight portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, and do not refreeze it after thawing.
Meatless çiğ köfte without walnut uses bulgur, paste, and spices without meat, while meat-based çiğ köfte includes meat and follows a different preparation. The meatless version is the widely served style in many shops today.
Meatless çiğ köfte without walnut pairs well with lettuce, lavash, lemon, and fresh herbs such as parsley. Ayran is also a common accompaniment; serve the greens separately so they stay crisp until eating.
Vitamins
B3
1.9mg · 12% DV
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
B6
0.16mg · 9% DV
Vitamin K
9µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1.05mg · 46% DV
Sodium
520mg · 23% DV
Copper
0.19mg · 21% DV
Phosphorus
118mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
235mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Meatless çiğ köfte without walnut is a Turkish dish associated especially with Şanlıurfa and the southeast. This version is kneaded from fine bulgur with pepper paste, isot or other chilli, onion and spices, without meat or walnuts. The mixture is shaped into small ridged portions; it tastes savoury, tangy and warmly spicy, with a tender but slightly chewy texture.
In Turkey it is commonly wrapped in lettuce or flatbread and served with lemon and herbs; Turkish restaurants abroad often offer it as a dürüm or shareable starter. Bulgur makes it chiefly a carbohydrate-based dish, with some fibre: a 100 g portion provides 4.8 g. For a lighter meal, serve it with plenty of fresh greens.
Medium
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Medium
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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 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.
Contains these 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
0.62g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.18g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.46g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.