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Rich in protein and vitamins, contains iron and calcium
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Egg with ivy gourd leaves (120 g) has 114 calories. That works out to 95 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.2 g of carbs, 8.6 g of protein, 6.6 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 1.1 µg of B12 covers 45% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
114
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
4.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
8.6g
· 17% DV
Fat
6.6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 15% · Protein 31% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 114 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.92 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.2 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% |
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 | 114 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 60 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 76 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 serving (thin) | 100 g | 95 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 150 g | 143 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 200 g | 190 kcal |
Calculated from 95 calories per 100 g.
Egg with ivy gourd leaves is the English name listed for a Turkish dish of eggs cooked with sarmaşık greens. The Turkish plant name can refer to local wild climbing shoots, so it should not automatically be assumed to mean the cultivated ivy gourd plant.
To cook egg with ivy gourd leaves, clean and briefly blanch the tender greens, drain them, then sauté until soft. Add beaten or whole eggs and cook until the whites are set. Onion is a common addition, but the dish can also be made without it.
Not necessarily. Egg with ivy gourd leaves is the supplied English name, but the Turkish name sarmaşık otu refers to local climbing greens and may not mean ivy gourd. Check the plant’s identity and source rather than relying on a translated dish name.
Egg with ivy gourd leaves has a mild, savory egg base and a distinctive green flavor; sarmaşık shoots can taste bitter. Blanching the greens and discarding the water can soften that bitterness, while onion adds sweetness.
Yes, spinach can replace the greens in egg with ivy gourd leaves for a similar egg-and-greens dish. The flavor will be milder and the cooking time shorter, so wilt the spinach in the pan rather than boiling it for as long as tougher wild shoots.
For egg with ivy gourd leaves, rinse the greens thoroughly in several changes of water to remove grit. Sort through them, discard damaged or woody parts, and use only plants that have been reliably identified, especially if they were foraged.
Yes, egg with ivy gourd leaves can be made with either whole or beaten eggs. Beaten eggs coat the greens more evenly, while whole eggs leave distinct portions; whichever style you choose, cook the eggs until the whites are fully set.
Store leftover egg with ivy gourd leaves in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Reheat it until steaming hot and avoid leaving the cooked eggs and greens at room temperature for an extended period.
You can freeze egg with ivy gourd leaves, but the cooked eggs may turn watery or rubbery after thawing. For better texture, freeze the cooked greens on their own and add freshly cooked eggs when you are ready to serve.
Yes, egg with ivy gourd leaves can be served for breakfast as a savory egg dish. It also works as a light lunch or side; serve it freshly cooked with bread or other simple accompaniments.
Vitamins
B12
1.08µg · 45% DV
Vitamin K
50.4µg · 42% DV
Biotin
9.6µg · 32% DV
B5
1.08mg · 22% DV
Minerals
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
114mg · 16% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Iron
1.68mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
204mg · 6% DV
Sodium
132mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Yumurtalı sarmaşık otu is a Turkish dish of eggs cooked with tender shoots of sarmaşık otu, a wild climbing green gathered and eaten in parts of Turkey. The tougher stems are removed; the greens may be briefly boiled or cooked straight in a pan before the eggs are added. The English label “Egg with ivy gourd leaves” can be misleading: this dish refers to Turkish sarmaşık otu, not necessarily ivy gourd.
The greens taste gently vegetal and become tender while keeping a little bite. It is served warm, often as a simple breakfast or light meal with bread; yogurt makes a good accompaniment. Eggs contribute protein, while the greens add fibre and vitamins. For a lighter panful, use a modest amount of oil and let the greens make up more of the dish.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
1.92g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.84g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.