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Spicy bulgur-based cigkofte, made with tomato paste and olive oil, wrapped in Turkish pide bread.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cigkofte pide wrap (180 g) has 378 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 68.4 g of carbs, 9.4 g of protein, 8.1 g of fat and 7.4 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
378
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
68.4g
· 25% DV
Protein
9.4g
· 19% DV
Fat
8.1g
· 10% DV
Fiber
7.4g
· 26% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 10% · Fat 19%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 378 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.26 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 774 mg | 34% |
| Total carbohydrate | 68.4 g | 25% |
| Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% |
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% |
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 (medium) | 180 g | 378 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 90 g | 189 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 525 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 300 g | 630 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 360 g | 756 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
A cigkofte pide wrap usually contains spicy bulgur-based cigkofte with tomato paste and olive oil, wrapped in Turkish pide bread. Lettuce, parsley, lemon, and pomegranate molasses are common additions, though the fillings vary by shop and recipe.
Usually, no. Most cigkofte sold in Turkey today is meatless and made with bulgur, tomato paste, oil, and spices. Traditional cigkofte has also been made with raw meat, but that is different from the common bulgur filling in this wrap.
To make a cigkofte pide wrap, spread spicy cigkofte over pide bread, add lettuce and any desired herbs or sauce, then roll it up. A squeeze of lemon or a little pomegranate molasses adds tang; adjust the amount of spicy filling to taste.
A cigkofte pide wrap is often spicy because the bulgur mixture commonly includes isot or other chili peppers. The heat varies by recipe, so ask for a mild cigkofte filling and skip extra hot sauce if you prefer less spice.
A cigkofte pide wrap uses Turkish pide bread, while a cigkofte lavash wrap uses thin, flexible lavash. Pide is generally thicker and more bread-like, so the wraps have different textures even when they contain the same cigkofte and vegetables.
A cigkofte pide wrap is commonly served with lettuce, lemon, and pomegranate molasses; pickles or ayran may accompany it. The fresh, tangy additions balance the spicy filling. Squeeze lemon over the wrap just before eating for a brighter flavor.
Refrigerate leftover cigkofte pide wrap promptly in a sealed container and aim to eat it by the next day. The pide and lettuce soften as they sit, so the wrap tastes best freshly assembled; do not leave it at room temperature for a long time.
Freezing a fully assembled cigkofte pide wrap is not recommended because the pide and lettuce can turn soft and watery after thawing. If you need to freeze part of the meal, freeze the cigkofte mixture separately and add fresh bread and vegetables later.
Make a cigkofte pide wrap less spicy by choosing a mild cigkofte mixture, using less isot or chili, and leaving out hot sauce. Adding more lettuce can soften the heat, while lemon and a modest amount of pomegranate molasses add flavor without extra chili.
A cigkofte pide wrap does not cause weight gain by itself; body weight is affected by eating patterns over time. Its bulgur filling and pide bread can make a substantial meal, and extra sauces or sides add to the overall amount you eat.
Vitamins
B1
0.23mg · 19% DV
B6
0.25mg · 15% DV
Biotin
3.96µg · 13% DV
B3
1.98mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Sodium
774mg · 34% DV
Copper
0.23mg · 26% DV
Manganese
0.52mg · 23% DV
Phosphorus
112mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
288mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A Cigkofte pide wrap brings together çiğköfte—finely bulgur mixed and kneaded with tomato paste, spices and olive oil—and soft Turkish pide bread. In Turkey, the widely sold version is meatless; despite the name, this bulgur-based preparation is not cooked over heat.
The filling is warmly spiced, tangy and pleasantly chewy against the tender bread. It is often tucked with lettuce and served with lemon or pomegranate molasses as a quick lunch or street-food meal. Bulgur makes the wrap mainly a source of carbohydrates, with some fibre: it provides 4.1 g per 100 g. Add extra salad greens for freshness, or go easy on the sauce if you’d prefer a lighter-tasting wrap.
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
1.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.