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Plant-based potato stew seasoned with cumin and providing fiber
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Cumin potato stew (200 g) has 210 calories. That works out to 105 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.4 g of carbs, 3.6 g of protein, 7.6 g of fat and 4.8 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 31% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
210
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
34.4g
· 13% DV
Protein
3.6g
· 7% DV
Fat
7.6g
· 10% DV
Fiber
4.8g
· 17% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 7% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.6 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.96 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 360 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% |
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) | 200 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 21 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 250 g | 263 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 pack (extra large) | 400 g | 420 kcal |
Calculated from 105 calories per 100 g.
Cumin potato stew is made by cooking chopped potatoes with onion, cumin, and enough liquid to soften them. Sauté the onion and cumin first, add the potatoes and liquid, then simmer gently until tender. Stir sparingly so the potatoes keep their shape.
Cumin is the defining spice in cumin potato stew, and paprika, black pepper, or chili can complement it. Add cumin while sautéing the onion to release its aroma, but avoid frying it for too long because it can turn bitter.
Choose waxy or all-purpose potatoes for cumin potato stew, cut them into evenly sized chunks, and simmer rather than boil them hard. Avoid frequent stirring; gently shake the pot instead if you need to redistribute the pieces.
Cumin potato stew pairs well with crusty bread, rice, or a grain such as bulgur. A crisp salad or plain yogurt alongside it adds freshness and balances the stew’s warm, earthy cumin flavor.
Yes, you can make cumin potato stew ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container after it has cooled. Reheat it gently on the stove, adding a splash of water if the sauce has thickened; the potatoes may soften further on reheating.
Yes, cumin potato stew can be frozen in meal-size portions, though potatoes may become softer or grainier after thawing. Cool it promptly, freeze it in airtight containers, and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating gently.
Peeling potatoes for cumin potato stew is optional. Peeled potatoes give the stew a softer, more uniform texture; unpeeled potatoes can be used if their skins are thin and they have been scrubbed thoroughly before chopping.
No, cumin potato stew is not necessarily the same as jeera aloo. Jeera aloo is commonly a drier Indian potato dish seasoned with cumin, while a stew has enough liquid for a saucier consistency; recipes and regional versions vary.
Cumin potato stew can taste bitter if the cumin or garlic has been fried too long, or if the spices have scorched on the bottom of the pot. Add cumin over moderate heat and stir it briefly before adding the potatoes and liquid.
Mash a few cooked potato pieces against the side of the pot to thicken cumin potato stew without flour. Stir them back into the liquid and simmer briefly; this keeps the texture cohesive without changing the stew’s flavor much.
Vitamins
B6
0.48mg · 28% DV
Vitamin C
21mg · 23% DV
B3
2.3mg · 14% DV
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.28mg · 31% DV
Potassium ⭐
660mg · 19% DV
Manganese
0.38mg · 17% DV
Sodium
360mg · 16% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Cumin potato stew is a home-style Turkish dish of potatoes simmered in a savory, cumin-seasoned sauce. Some versions start with onion and tomato, though the exact recipe varies from kitchen to kitchen. The potatoes turn tender as they cook, while cumin brings a warm, earthy aroma and a gently spiced flavour.
In Turkey, it is commonly served as a simple lunch or dinner, often with rice, bread or yogurt; it also fits easily into a plant-based meal. The dish gets most of its energy from the potatoes and provides some fibre, with about 105 calories per 100 g. For a lighter version, use oil sparingly and add extra vegetables such as carrots.
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.