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Traditional Turkish bulgur and spice snack served with potato chips; plant-based protein.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Cig kofte with chips (180 g) has 468 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 68.4 g of carbs, 11.7 g of protein, 17.1 g of fat and 7.6 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 38% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
468
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
68.4g
· 25% DV
Protein
11.7g
· 23% DV
Fat
17.1g
· 22% DV
Fiber
7.6g
· 27% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 10% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 468 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.1 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 3.06 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 756 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrate | 68.4 g | 25% |
| Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% |
| Protein | 11.7 g | 23% |
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 | 468 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 45 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 60 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 90 g | 234 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 220 g | 572 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 650 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 300 g | 780 kcal |
Calculated from 260 calories per 100 g.
Cig kofte with chips is a Turkish-style snack of spiced bulgur-based cig kofte served with potato chips. The chips may be tucked into a wrap or served alongside, adding a crunchy contrast to the soft, savoury mixture.
Usually, no: the cig kofte sold commercially in Turkey is typically meat-free and made from fine bulgur, tomato or pepper paste, and spices. The name refers to a mixture traditionally prepared without cooking, not necessarily to raw meat.
You can eat cig kofte with chips as a plate snack or rolled in thin flatbread with lettuce. Add the chips just before eating so they stay crisp, and use lemon or sauce to suit your taste.
Cig kofte with chips combines seasoned fine bulgur with ingredients such as tomato or pepper paste, onion, and spices, plus potato chips. Recipes vary, so the mixture may taste more tangy, smoky, or hot depending on its seasoning.
It can be spicy, but the heat varies between shops and recipes. If you are sensitive to chilli, ask for a mild cig kofte and add lettuce or a cooling yoghurt drink rather than relying on extra sauce.
Either is common: chips can be placed inside a cig kofte wrap or offered on the side. Putting them in at the last moment helps preserve their crunch, while serving them separately keeps them crisp until you are ready to eat.
Cig kofte with chips adds potato chips to the usual bulgur-based filling, giving the wrap a crunchier, saltier bite. The cig kofte itself does not need a different recipe; the main change is how it is assembled and served.
Lettuce, lemon, and a glass of ayran pair well with cig kofte with chips. Fresh greens and citrus balance the seasoned bulgur, while ayran offers a cooling contrast if the cig kofte is hot.
Yes, choose mild cig kofte or make the mixture with less chilli, then add plain potato chips when serving. Lettuce in the wrap also softens the heat without masking the characteristic bulgur and spice flavour.
It is better not to freeze assembled cig kofte with chips: the chips turn soft, and the texture of the bulgur mixture can suffer after thawing. Keep the components separate in the refrigerator and assemble the portion shortly before eating.
Vitamins
B1
0.23mg · 19% DV
B6
0.32mg · 19% DV
B3
2.16mg · 14% DV
Biotin
3.96µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.34mg · 38% DV
Sodium
756mg · 33% DV
Manganese
0.41mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
122mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
468mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 468 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Cig kofte with chips combines çiğ köfte, a Turkish mixture of fine bulgur kneaded with pepper paste and spices, with crunchy potato chips. Associated especially with southeastern Turkey, today’s shop-bought çiğ köfte is usually meat-free. The chips may be served alongside or tucked into a wrap for extra crunch.
The bulgur mixture is soft and savoury, often with a tangy, chilli-rich edge; chips add salt and crispness. In Turkey it is commonly wrapped in lettuce or flatbread with herbs, lemon and pomegranate molasses, and makes a handy snack to share. It provides some plant protein and fibre, while the chips contribute extra fat. For a lighter bite, use fewer chips and add more lettuce and herbs.
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
3.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.86g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.76g
Omega 6:3 ratio 20.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (20.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.