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Source of protein and natural gelatin
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Garlic Kelle Paça Soup (250 g) has 215 calories. That works out to 86 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.8 g of carbs, 25.5 g of protein, 11.3 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 2.1 µg of B12 covers 89% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
215
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
2.8g
· 1% DV
Protein
25.5g
· 51% DV
Fat
11.3g
· 14% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 5% · Protein 47% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.3 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.13 g | |
| Sodium | 713 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% |
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) | 250 g | 215 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 172 kcal |
| 2 cup (large) | 300 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 301 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 387 kcal |
Calculated from 86 calories per 100 g.
Garlic kelle paça soup is a Turkish soup made by simmering animal head and feet until the meat is tender and the broth becomes rich. The meat is separated from the bones and returned to the broth; garlic is added, with seasonings and any thickening method varying by recipe.
Garlic kelle paça soup is traditionally made by slowly simmering cleaned head and feet, then straining the broth and adding the picked meat back in. Cooks finish it with crushed garlic and may add a lemon-based egg or flour liaison, depending on the regional recipe.
Garlic kelle paça soup has a savory, meaty broth and a rich, sometimes gelatinous texture from the slowly cooked connective tissue. Garlic adds a sharp aroma, while lemon or vinegar served at the table can give the soup a brighter, tangier finish.
Garlic kelle paça soup is made from meat and connective tissue from the head and feet; tripe soup is made from the animal’s stomach lining. Their textures differ too: kelle paça broth can be gelatin-rich, while tripe soup contains recognizable pieces of tripe.
Garlic kelle paça soup is served hot, often with extra garlic mixed with vinegar, lemon, or chili flakes added to taste. Bread is a common accompaniment in Turkey, and the soup is often eaten as a filling meal rather than just a starter.
Yes. Long cooking breaks down collagen from the connective tissue in the head and feet into gelatin, which gives garlic kelle paça soup its characteristic body. The soup’s gelatin does not make it a proven treatment for joint, skin, or other health conditions.
Garlic kelle paça soup provides protein and a rich broth, so it can be a substantial meal. Its salt and fat content can vary considerably with the recipe and serving, so heavily salted versions may not suit people who need to limit sodium.
No, garlic kelle paça soup is not a proven hangover cure. A hot bowl may feel comforting and provide fluid and food, but it does not speed alcohol clearance or reverse alcohol’s effects.
Refrigerate garlic kelle paça soup promptly in a covered container and use it within a few days. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat until steaming hot, rather than repeatedly cooling and reheating the whole batch.
Yes. For garlic kelle paça soup with a milder smell, clean the head and feet thoroughly, skim the broth as it cooks, and keep the pot at a gentle simmer. Add garlic near the end or at the table so its aroma does not intensify during long cooking.
Vitamins
B12
2.13µg · 89% DV
B3
4.5mg · 28% DV
B2
0.25mg · 19% DV
B6
0.22mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
31µg · 56% DV
Phosphorus
245mg · 35% DV
Zinc
3.63mg · 33% DV
Sodium
713mg · 31% DV
Potassium ⭐
320mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Garlic Kelle Paça Soup is a Turkish soup made by slowly cooking the head and feet of an animal, commonly sheep or cattle, until the broth becomes rich and full-bodied. Garlic gives it its distinctive savoury edge, and recipes vary by region and household.
In Turkey it is often served piping hot at soup restaurants, especially in colder weather, with vinegar or lemon, chilli and extra garlic on the side. It can be a late-night meal as well as part of a hearty spread. The soup provides protein and natural gelatin, while remaining low in carbohydrates. For a lighter bowl, skim off some of the surface fat and brighten it with lemon or vinegar.
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.83g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.95g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.