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Yogurt-based dip with wheat; provides protein and calcium.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Haydari with wheat (60 g) has 71 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.5 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 3.8 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 0.3 µg of B12 covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 60 g
71
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
5.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
3.8g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 32% · Protein 18% · Fat 50%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 71 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.8 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.92 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 186 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 60 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 35 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 75 g | 89 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 120 g | 142 kcal |
| ½ cup (medium) | 120 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 177 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 283 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Haydari with wheat is a Turkish cold yogurt meze made by mixing cooked wheat into thick yogurt, usually with garlic and herbs. The wheat gives the creamy dip a pleasantly chewy, grainy texture.
To make haydari with wheat, cook the wheat until tender, drain it well, and let it cool. Stir it into thick yogurt with garlic and herbs, then chill the dip before serving so the flavors meld.
No, haydari with wheat is not the same as tzatziki. Haydari is typically thicker and often includes garlic and herbs without cucumber, while tzatziki is commonly made with cucumber; the wheat adds a distinct chewy texture.
Haydari with wheat is commonly made with cooked whole wheat kernels, such as wheat berries. Some recipes use bulgur instead, which makes the dip softer and less distinctly chewy.
Yes, cook the wheat until tender before mixing it into haydari. Raw or undercooked grains will stay hard in the cold yogurt, so drain and cool the wheat first to keep the dip thick.
Serve haydari with wheat as a cold meze alongside grilled meat, chicken, or fish, or offer it with warm flatbread. It also fits well on a Turkish-style spread with other small dishes.
Yes, regular yogurt works in haydari with wheat, but the dip will be looser than one made with strained yogurt. Drain the regular yogurt through a fine sieve or clean cloth first for a thicker result.
Haydari with wheat generally keeps for 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Use a clean spoon when serving, and refrigerate the dip promptly rather than leaving it out on the table.
Freezing haydari with wheat is not recommended. Yogurt can separate and turn watery when thawed, leaving the dip grainy; make a smaller fresh batch instead and keep it chilled.
Yes, you can make haydari with wheat ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator until serving. Add a fresh herb garnish or a drizzle of olive oil just before it reaches the table.
Vitamins
B12
0.25µg · 10% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B5
0.23mg · 5% DV
Biotin
1.26µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
61mg · 9% DV
Sodium
186mg · 8% DV
Calcium
77mg · 8% DV
Selenium
2.76µg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
99mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Haydari with wheat is a Turkish yoghurt dip made with thick, strained yoghurt and cooked wheat, often seasoned with garlic and herbs. The yoghurt gives it a tangy, creamy base, while the wheat adds a gentle chew.
In Turkey it is served chilled as part of a meze spread, alongside grilled dishes, or with bread for dipping. It also fits easily into a shared table of small plates elsewhere; try it with crisp vegetables or warm flatbread. Yoghurt gives the dip protein and calcium, with 5.2 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter serving, use a modest drizzle of oil and pair it with fresh vegetables.
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.
Contains these allergens:
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
SATURATED
1.92g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.96g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.19g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.