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Traditional Turkish grilled meatball made primarily from beef
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Çine meatballs (45 g) has 115 calories. That works out to 255 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.4 g of carbs, 9.2 g of protein, 8 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 0.9 µg of B12 covers 39% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g
115
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
1.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
9.2g
· 18% DV
Fat
8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 5% · Protein 32% · Fat 63%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.06 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0.27 g | |
| Sodium | 189 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% |
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) | 45 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 77 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 153 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 230 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 306 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 135 g | 344 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 459 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 240 g | 612 kcal |
Calculated from 255 calories per 100 g.
Çine meatballs are a regional Turkish grilled meatball associated with Çine, a district of Aydın. They are usually made with minced beef and seasonings, then served hot, often with bread and grilled vegetables.
Çine meatballs come from Çine in Aydın Province, western Turkey. The dish is closely associated with the town and is a familiar specialty at local restaurants, where it is commonly cooked over a grill.
Çine meatballs are made primarily with minced beef. Recipes can differ in their seasonings and additions, but beef is the defining meat; ask about the recipe if you need to avoid a particular ingredient.
To make Çine meatballs, cooks season minced beef, shape it into small patties, and grill them. Some recipes include onion and stale bread, while the exact seasoning and proportions vary between cooks.
Çine meatballs often include onion and seasonings such as cumin, and some versions use stale bread. İnegöl köfte is generally made with a plainer mixture, so the two have distinct flavors and textures.
Çine meatballs are traditionally grilled, which gives them a lightly charred flavor. If you are cooking them at home without a grill, a hot, heavy frying pan works; avoid crowding the pan so they brown.
Çine meatballs are commonly served with bread or pide and grilled tomatoes and peppers. Ayran is a traditional-style drink alongside them, while salad makes a fresh addition to the plate.
Çine meatballs may fall apart if the mixture is not well combined, the patties are handled too soon, or they are turned repeatedly. Shape them firmly, chill them before cooking, and turn them only when they release easily.
Yes, you can freeze uncooked Çine meatballs. Arrange the shaped patties separately until firm, then pack them airtight so they do not stick together; thaw them in the refrigerator before cooking.
Store leftover Çine meatballs in a covered container in the refrigerator rather than leaving them out. Reheat them until hot throughout before serving, and avoid repeatedly warming and cooling the same portion.
Vitamins
B12
0.95µg · 40% DV
B3
2.43mg · 15% DV
B6
0.19mg · 11% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Zinc
1.94mg · 18% DV
Selenium
8.1µg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
86mg · 12% DV
Sodium
189mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
140mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Çine meatballs come from Çine, a district of Aydın in western Turkey. They are made by seasoning minced beef, shaping it into patties and cooking it—often over a grill. Recipes vary, but the meat is the main ingredient, and a well-cooked batch has a browned exterior with a tender, juicy centre.
In their home region, they are commonly served hot with piyaz (a bean salad), grilled tomatoes or peppers, and bread. They also work well with a crisp salad or grilled vegetables if you want a lighter plate. Their meat-forward profile makes them a protein-rich choice: a 100 g portion provides 20.5 g of protein.
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 2
Minimally 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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.42g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.41g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.