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Low-calorie cooked wild herb with fiber, potassium, and vitamin C
In season: Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Cooked çiriş herb (120 g) has 38 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.1 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 174 µg of Vitamin K covers 145% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
38
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
6.1g
· 2% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 29% · Fat 11%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 38 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.1 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
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) | 120 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 15 g | 5 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (chopped) | 45 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 90 g | 29 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 58 kcal |
Calculated from 32 calories per 100 g.
Cooked çiriş herb is the prepared young leaves and shoots of çiriş, a wild spring vegetable eaten in Turkey. It is especially associated with eastern Anatolian cooking and is commonly served as a home-cooked vegetable dish.
Cooked çiriş herb is often sautéed with onion until tender. Some home-style versions add tomato paste, bulgur or rice; another common variation adds eggs near the end. The exact recipe varies by household and region.
Cooked çiriş herb has a mild, earthy, green-vegetable taste and a soft texture. Cooking it with onion gives it a sweeter, fuller flavour, while a squeeze of lemon or a spoonful of yogurt can brighten the finished dish.
Cooked çiriş herb is usually made when fresh çiriş shoots appear in spring. Availability varies by region, but it is most closely associated with spring markets and seasonal home cooking in eastern parts of Turkey.
Trim away the tough root ends and separate the leaves, then rinse them thoroughly to remove soil hidden between them. Drain well before chopping and cooking; wild greens can carry grit even when they look clean.
No. Çiriş is a distinct wild plant, not the cultivated leek sold in most supermarkets. Some English descriptions loosely compare it with wild leek, but the names are not interchangeable and the plants have different flavours and forms.
Cooked çiriş herb goes well with yogurt, rice or bread, and it can be served alongside a seasonal salad. If eggs are cooked into the dish, it also works as a simple main course rather than just a side.
Refrigerate cooked çiriş herb in a covered container once it has cooled, rather than leaving it out for a long time. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and discard it if its smell or texture has changed.
Yes, cooked çiriş herb can be frozen in airtight, meal-sized portions. Its leaves may become softer after thawing, so frozen portions work best reheated in a pan or added to a cooked dish rather than served as a fresh-textured side.
Fresh çiriş herb is most likely to appear at seasonal farmers’ markets and produce sellers in Turkey, particularly in regions where it is traditionally eaten. Outside Turkey, Turkish grocery shops or specialist sellers may carry it during its spring season.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
174µg · 145% DV
Vitamin A
252µg · 28% DV
Folate
69.6µg · 17% DV
Vitamin C
13.2mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.46mg · 20% DV
Iron
2.52mg · 14% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Calcium
110mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
372mg · 11% DV
Sodium
22mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Cooked çiriş herb is made from the leaves of çiriş, a wild spring plant gathered and eaten in parts of Anatolia. It may be boiled or cooked in a pan, often with onion; the exact preparation varies from household to household.
The leaves become tender, with a gently grassy flavour. In Turkey, they are served alongside a main meal or cooked with eggs, and pair well with yoghurt and bread. Cooked çiriş herb is a light vegetable dish that provides fibre. For a lighter plate, use little oil and serve it with lemon or other seasonal greens.
High
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
0.07g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.