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Bulgur-based, sweet-tart with sour cherry, spicy and fiber-rich
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sour cherry çiğ köfte (150 g) has 278 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 50.7 g of carbs, 6.9 g of protein, 5.4 g of fat and 8.9 g of fiber. Its 1.4 mg of Manganese covers 62% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
278
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
50.7g
· 18% DV
Protein
6.9g
· 14% DV
Fat
5.4g
· 7% DV
Fiber
8.9g
· 32% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 73% · Protein 10% · Fat 17%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 278 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.78 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 630 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 50.7 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% |
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) | 150 g | 278 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 18 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 46 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 90 g | 167 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 4 piece (medium) | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 6 piece (large) | 150 g | 278 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 333 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 407 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
Sour cherry çiğ köfte is a processed bulgur-based dish mixed and shaped with sour cherry and spices. It is classified as processed here, but that does not mean it must contain raw meat; recipes for this variation can differ in their other ingredients.
To make sour cherry çiğ köfte, soften fine bulgur and knead it with spices and sour cherry. Some recipes also use tomato or pepper paste, onion, or sour cherry purée. Add liquid gradually and shape the mixture once it holds together without crumbling.
Sour cherry çiğ köfte combines the fruit’s sweet-tart flavor with bulgur and savory spices. The balance varies by recipe: some versions taste distinctly tangy, while others are more chile-forward. The sour cherry adds fruitiness rather than making the dish taste like a dessert.
Sour cherry çiğ köfte includes sour cherry, which adds a fruity tang and some sweetness. Regular meatless çiğ köfte is usually dominated by bulgur, pepper paste, and spices, so it tends to taste more savory and chile-rich.
Sour cherry çiğ köfte is a variation on Turkish çiğ köfte, rather than the best-known classic version. Traditional-style çiğ köfte is associated with bulgur and spices; adding sour cherry gives the familiar format a distinctive fruit-based twist.
It can be spicy, but the heat comes from the recipe’s chiles and spices, not from the sour cherries. If you make it at home, reduce the chile or isot and taste the mixture before shaping it.
Serve sour cherry çiğ köfte cool, shaped into portions or wrapped in lettuce or flatbread. Fresh herbs and lemon are common accompaniments, though you may want to use less lemon at first because the sour cherry already brings acidity.
Lettuce, parsley, mint, and flatbread pair well with sour cherry çiğ köfte. Their fresh, mild flavors complement the spicy, tart mixture without competing with the fruit; a very sour sauce can make the overall plate overly sharp.
Keep sour cherry çiğ köfte in a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat it within 3–4 days. Refrigerate it promptly after serving, especially if it was made with fresh sour cherries, rather than leaving it out for an extended period.
Yes, you can freeze sour cherry çiğ köfte, although the bulgur may become softer or wetter after thawing. Freeze it in airtight portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, and check the texture before serving.
Vitamins
B3
2.7mg · 17% DV
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
B6
0.24mg · 14% DV
Vitamin K
16.5µg · 14% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1.42mg · 62% DV
Copper
0.27mg · 30% DV
Sodium
630mg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
162mg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
383mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 278 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Sour cherry çiğ köfte is a fruit-accented, meat-free take on Turkish çiğ köfte. Fine bulgur is kneaded with seasonings and typically tomato or pepper paste, while sour cherry brings a sweet-tart note to the spicy mixture. The result is firm and pleasantly textured, with the bulgur’s slight graininess balanced by the fruit.
In Turkey, çiğ köfte is often served wrapped in lettuce or lavash, with herbs and lemon; this variation also works well as part of a meze spread. Elsewhere, serve it as a savoury snack or light lunch with salad. It is mainly a bulgur-based source of carbohydrates and fibre, with 5.9 g of fibre per 100 g. Add extra greens for a lighter, fresh-tasting plate.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.78g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.77g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.86g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.