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Packaged Turkish bulgur and spice balls, vegan, spicy
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Cig kofte (packaged) has 180 calories. It contains 32 g of carbs, 4.5 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 5 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 100 g
180
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
32g
· 12% DV
Protein
4.5g
· 9% DV
Fat
4.5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
5g
· 18% 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 | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 650 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 5 g | 18% |
| Protein | 4.5 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 piece (mini) | 20 g | 36 kcal |
| 2 piece (small) | 40 g | 72 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 8 piece (large) | 160 g | 288 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 200 g | 360 kcal |
| 10 piece (jumbo) | 200 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 400 g | 720 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Packaged çiğ köfte is a Turkish, usually ready-to-eat mixture of fine bulgur, pepper paste and spices, shaped into small portions. It is commonly served with lettuce, lemon or in a wrap.
No, the packaged product featured here is vegan and contains no raw meat. The word “çiğ” refers to the traditional uncooked kneading method, not to raw meat in this product.
Eat packaged çiğ köfte as it is, wrap it in lettuce, or roll it in flatbread with greens and lemon. It is ready to serve, so you do not need to cook it first.
Packaged çiğ köfte is based on fine bulgur and spices, often with pepper or tomato paste, onion and oil. Recipes differ between brands, so the exact flavor and texture are not identical.
Packaged çiğ köfte gets its name from the traditional method of kneading bulgur and seasonings without cooking them. In the vegan packaged version, “raw” does not mean that the product contains uncooked meat.
No, packaged çiğ köfte is generally sold ready to eat. Serve it straight from the pack, following its storage instructions; cooking it is unnecessary and can make the bulgur mixture dry or alter its texture.
Packaged çiğ köfte is often spicy, but the heat varies with the pepper and isot used by each brand. Pair it with lettuce, bread or lemon if you want the spice to feel less intense.
Packaged çiğ köfte is prepared and portioned before sale, while freshly made çiğ köfte can be adjusted to taste as it is kneaded. The packaged version’s seasoning, firmness and serving instructions vary by product.
Keep opened packaged çiğ köfte covered in the refrigerator and follow the pack’s instructions for how soon to finish it. Do not leave it sitting at room temperature for an extended period.
You can freeze packaged çiğ köfte, but thawing may make the bulgur mixture softer or change its texture. Freeze it only if the package guidance allows it, and do not refreeze it after thawing.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
120µg · 13% DV
Vitamin C
7mg · 8% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
Folate
30µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Sodium
650mg · 28% DV
Manganese
0.4mg · 17% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
70mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
180mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Packaged Cig kofte is a Turkish bulgur mixture shaped into small, firm balls or patties and seasoned with pepper paste, isot and other spices. Although traditional çiğ köfte has roots in southeastern Turkey and may be made with meat, the widely sold packaged version is generally meat-free and often vegan. It tastes spicy, tangy and savoury, with a tender, slightly chewy texture. Serve it with lettuce, parsley and lemon, tuck it into lavash as a dürüm, or offer it as a meze or snack.
Bulgur makes it mainly a carbohydrate-based bite, with some fibre: a 100 g portion contains 5 g of fibre. For a lighter serving, wrap it in lettuce leaves and add fresh herbs rather than making a lavash roll.
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 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
0.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.