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Collagen-rich offal soup with extra meat, high in protein and minerals
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 bottle (medium) of Head and trotter soup with extra meat (250 g) has 245 calories. That works out to 98 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.5 g of carbs, 28 g of protein, 12.8 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2.8 µg of B12 covers 115% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 bottle (medium) · 250 g
245
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
4.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
28g
· 56% DV
Fat
12.8g
· 16% 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 46% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 245 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.8 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.25 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 725 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 28 g | 56% |
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 | 245 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 98 kcal |
| ½ serving (half) | 150 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 176 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 bottle (extra large) | 400 g | 392 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 490 kcal |
Calculated from 98 calories per 100 g.
Head and trotter soup with extra meat is made by simmering head, feet and additional meat until tender, then serving the meat in the cooking broth. Garlic, vinegar and salt are common additions, while recipes vary by cook and region.
Head and trotter soup with extra meat is made by slowly simmering the meat and bones until tender, removing and shredding the meat, then returning it to the strained broth. Garlic and vinegar are usually added at the table or near the end.
Head and trotter soup with extra meat tastes deeply savory and meaty, with a rich broth that may feel gelatinous from the cooked connective tissue. Garlic and vinegar add a sharp, tangy contrast, and the extra meat makes each spoonful heartier.
No, head and trotter soup with extra meat is a complete soup served with pieces of meat, while bone broth is generally a strained broth used as a drink or cooking ingredient. Both can be simmered with bones and connective tissue.
Yes, head and trotter soup with extra meat contains collagen from the connective tissues in the head, feet and bones. Long cooking turns some of that collagen into gelatin, which can give the broth a thick or set texture when cool.
No, head and trotter soup with extra meat does not cure a cold or treat the virus. A warm bowl may feel soothing and provide fluid and food, but it should not replace medical care when symptoms are severe or persistent.
Head and trotter soup with extra meat is served hot, often with garlic vinegar or lemon on the side so you can season your bowl. Bread is a common accompaniment; the soup is rich enough that a simple side works well.
Yes, head and trotter soup with extra meat can be frozen once cooled. Portion it into airtight containers, thaw it safely, and reheat it thoroughly. If the soup has an egg- or flour-based finishing mixture, its texture may change after freezing.
Refrigerate leftover head and trotter soup with extra meat in a covered container as soon as it has cooled. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and discard it if its smell or appearance has changed.
Head and trotter soup with extra meat can turn gelatinous because prolonged cooking releases collagen from connective tissue into the broth, where it becomes gelatin. This texture is normal; warming the soup makes the gelatin melt back into the liquid.
Vitamins
B12
2.75µg · 115% DV
B3
6mg · 38% DV
B2
0.28mg · 22% DV
B5
1.05mg · 21% DV
Minerals
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Phosphorus
230mg · 33% DV
Zinc
3.5mg · 32% DV
Sodium
725mg · 32% DV
Potassium ⭐
413mg · 12% 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 extra meat is a Turkish soup made by slowly simmering meat from the head and feet, often with broth that turns rich and slightly gelatinous as it cooks. This meat-heavy version has more pieces of meat than a lighter bowl, and is commonly found at specialist soup shops in Turkey.
It is served piping hot, often with lemon, garlic vinegar and chilli flakes added at the table. In Turkey it can be a warming meal in cold weather or a late-night choice; elsewhere, Turkish restaurants may serve it with bread on the side. It is protein-rich and low in carbohydrates. For a lighter bowl, skim off some of the fat that rises to the surface.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.