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Felah köftesi Calories
Traditional Turkish vegetarian bulgur dumplings with chickpea flour and spices, boiled and sauced
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
6 piece (medium) of Felah köftesi (120 g) has 192 calories. That works out to 160 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.8 g of carbs, 6.2 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 5.5 g of fiber. Its 0.7 mg of Manganese covers 31% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Felah köftesi Nutrition Facts
Selected: 6 piece (medium) · 120 g
192
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
34.8g
· 13% DV
Protein
6.2g
· 12% DV
Fat
2.6g
· 3% DV
Fiber
5.5g
· 20% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 74% · Protein 13% · Fat 13%
Felah köftesi nutrition facts table · 6 piece (medium) (120 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 192 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 408 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% |
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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How Many Calories in 6 Pieces of Felah köftesi?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 6 piece (medium) | 120 g | 192 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 60 g | 96 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 288 kcal |
| 10 piece (large) | 200 g | 320 kcal |
| 12 piece (large) | 240 g | 384 kcal |
Calculated from 160 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Felah köftesi
What is Felah köftesi?
Felah köftesi is a Turkish dish of small bulgur dumplings, boiled and usually coated in a garlicky tomato sauce. The dumplings are shaped without a filling, unlike stuffed kibbeh, and are often finished with parsley or a squeeze of lemon.
What is Felah köftesi made of?
Felah köftesi is typically made from fine bulgur kneaded with water and flour or semolina, with salt and sometimes spices or tomato paste. Its sauce commonly uses tomato, garlic, and oil. When made from these basic ingredients at home, it is minimally processed.
Why do Felah köftesi fall apart when boiled?
Felah köftesi can fall apart if the bulgur has not softened, the dough has not been kneaded enough, or the water is boiling too vigorously. Soak the bulgur until tender, knead to a cohesive dough, and lower the dumplings gently into a steady simmer.
What sauce goes with Felah köftesi?
Felah köftesi is most often served with a garlicky tomato or tomato-paste sauce. Briefly cook the paste with oil and garlic, then loosen it with a little cooking water so it coats the dumplings. Parsley and lemon are common finishing touches.
Where does Felah köftesi come from?
Felah köftesi is associated with southern Turkish cooking, particularly Adana and nearby areas. Families and local recipes vary the dumpling shape, seasoning, and sauce, so there is not just one version of the dish.
How is Felah köftesi different from içli köfte?
Felah köftesi consists of small bulgur dumplings with no filling; they are boiled and served with sauce. İçli köfte has a bulgur shell wrapped around a filling, often seasoned meat, and is commonly fried or boiled.
Which bulgur should you use for Felah köftesi?
Use fine, köftelik bulgur for Felah köftesi. Its small grains soften and bind into a workable dough, while coarser pilaf bulgur is harder to shape into compact dumplings. Let the bulgur soften before kneading and forming the pieces.
How do you shape Felah köftesi so the pieces hold together?
Shape Felah köftesi with slightly damp hands, rolling small portions firmly so there are no loose cracks. A small indentation in each piece helps sauce cling. If the dough crumbles as you shape it, knead in a little water at a time.
Can you make Felah köftesi ahead of time?
Yes, you can shape Felah köftesi ahead and keep the pieces covered in the refrigerator before cooking. Arrange them in a single layer to prevent sticking. Refrigerate leftover cooked dumplings in a sealed container and reheat them thoroughly before serving.
Can you freeze Felah köftesi?
Yes, freeze Felah köftesi before boiling. First freeze the shaped dumplings in a single layer so they do not stick together, then transfer them to a sealed container. Cook them straight from frozen; cooked, sauced dumplings may turn softer after thawing.
Felah köftesi Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
1.44mg · 9% DV
Folate
33.6µg · 8% DV
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B5
0.36mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.72mg · 31% DV
Sodium
408mg · 18% DV
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
96mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
Felah köftesi Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Felah köftesi
To burn the 192 calories in 6 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Felah köftesi?
Felah köftesi is a traditional Turkish dish, especially associated with southeastern Anatolia. Fine bulgur is kneaded with chickpea flour and spices, shaped into small dumplings, then boiled and tossed with a savoury sauce, often made with tomato paste and garlic.
The dumplings are tender with a slight chew, while the sauce brings a tangy, warmly spiced contrast. In Turkey they’re served as a meze or alongside a main course, often finished with parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Bulgur gives the dish most of its carbohydrates, along with some fibre; a 100 g serving has 4.6 g. Pair it with a fresh salad or greens for a lighter, balanced plate.
How Nutritious Is Felah köftesi?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Felah köftesi Processed?
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.
Does Felah köftesi Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Felah köftesi Good For?
Vegan
— Not 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
Felah köftesi Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.5:1).
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