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Traditional soup rich in collagen, protein, and minerals
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 bottle (medium) of Head and trotter soup with chicken (250 g) has 170 calories. That works out to 68 calories per 100 g. It contains 3 g of carbs, 21 g of protein, 8 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1.1 µg of B12 covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 bottle (medium) · 250 g
170
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
3g
· 1% DV
Protein
21g
· 42% DV
Fat
8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 7% · Protein 50% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.38 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 800 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 21 g | 42% |
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 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (whole) | 5 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 10 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 163 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 340 kcal |
Calculated from 68 calories per 100 g.
Head and trotter soup with chicken is a Turkish-style soup made with broth from simmered animal head and feet, plus chicken meat. Recipes vary: some use shredded chicken in the broth, while others may use different cuts or seasonings.
To make head and trotter soup with chicken, simmer the head and feet until tender, strain the broth, then add cooked, shredded chicken and heat through. Garlic, vinegar, lemon, and spices are commonly added at the table or near the end.
Traditionally, yes: the “head and trotter” part refers to head and feet simmered to make the broth, while chicken is added as meat. Restaurant and home recipes can differ, so ask how the broth is made if you need to know exactly what is in it.
Head and trotter soup with chicken is often served hot with garlic vinegar or lemon, and sometimes chili butter. Crusty bread is a common accompaniment; adding the sharp, garlicky seasoning at the table lets each diner adjust the flavor.
Head and trotter soup with chicken is a chicken-added variation of Turkish kelle paça soup. Traditional kelle paça is based on broth from a sheep or calf head and feet and may not include chicken; recipes and naming vary between restaurants.
Yes, the long-simmered head-and-feet broth in head and trotter soup with chicken contains collagen. The amount varies with the ingredients and cooking method, and eating the soup is not a treatment for joint or skin conditions.
Yes, a pressure cooker can soften the head and feet for head and trotter soup with chicken more quickly than a conventional simmer. Strain the broth once the meat is tender, then add cooked chicken; follow your cooker’s instructions for the specific cuts you use.
Keep head and trotter soup with chicken in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Refrigerate it promptly after cooking, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is steaming hot throughout.
Yes, head and trotter soup with chicken freezes well. Cool it, divide it into airtight portions, and thaw portions in the refrigerator before reheating thoroughly; the broth may set when chilled because of its gelatin, then loosen again as it warms.
Head and trotter soup with chicken provides protein, and its broth can contain collagen and minerals. It is a hearty traditional dish, but it is not a cure or a substitute for a varied diet; people with a medical dietary restriction should ask their clinician about suitability.
Vitamins
B12
1.05µg · 44% DV
B3
4.75mg · 30% DV
Biotin
5.25µg · 18% DV
B5
0.8mg · 16% DV
Minerals
Selenium
21µg · 38% DV
Sodium
800mg · 35% DV
Phosphorus
180mg · 26% DV
Zinc
2.25mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
275mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Head and trotter soup with chicken is a Turkish-style soup made by simmering head and feet for a rich broth, then adding chicken. The long cooking gives the broth a full-bodied, slightly gelatinous texture, while the chicken makes each bowl more substantial. Its savoury, meaty flavour is often sharpened with garlic and vinegar.
It is served hot in Turkey, commonly at soup shops and sometimes as a late-night meal, with lemon, vinegar, garlic or chilli added at the table. Bread is a familiar accompaniment. The soup is protein-rich and low in carbohydrates; for a lighter meal, choose a smaller bowl and go easy on the bread.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.13g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.85g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.