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Bulgur- and semolina-based dough for stuffed kibbeh; carbohydrate-rich and low in fat.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of İçli köfte dough (120 g) has 200 calories. That works out to 167 calories per 100 g. It contains 40 g of carbs, 4 g of protein, 2 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 0.8 mg of Manganese covers 37% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
200
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
40g
· 15% DV
Protein
4g
· 8% DV
Fat
2g
· 3% DV
Fiber
4g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 82% · Protein 8% · Fat 10%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 252 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 40 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 4 g | 8% |
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) | 120 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 18 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 67 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 100 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 167 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 160 g | 267 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 301 kcal |
Calculated from 167 calories per 100 g.
İçli köfte dough is traditionally made with fine bulgur, semolina, flour, water and salt. Recipes vary by region, and some include an egg or cooked potato to help bind the dough; the mixture is kneaded until it holds together for shaping.
Yes, you can make içli köfte dough without semolina. Fine bulgur and flour can still form a workable shell, though the dough may need more kneading and careful adjustment of moisture to become cohesive and easy to shape.
İçli köfte dough usually falls apart when the bulgur is too coarse, too dry or not fully hydrated, or when the mixture has not been kneaded enough. Let the bulgur soften, then knead until the dough holds together when pressed between your fingers.
The shell should be thin enough to leave room for filling but sturdy enough to seal without tearing. Shape it gradually rather than pressing it paper-thin in one go, and smooth any weak spots before adding the filling.
Fine bulgur is the better choice for içli köfte dough because its small grains bind into a smoother shell. Coarse bulgur tends to leave a rough texture and weak spots; grinding it finer may help if that is all you have.
İçli köfte dough is ready when it feels cohesive and pliable, with no loose grains falling away, and can be shaped without major cracks. Pinch off a small piece and form it in your hand; if it breaks, keep kneading or adjust the moisture.
You can refrigerate içli köfte dough overnight if it is tightly covered so its surface does not dry out. Before shaping, let it lose some of its chill and knead it again; add a little water if it has become stiff.
Freezing shaped içli köfte is usually more convenient than freezing the loose dough, because the portions are ready to cook. Arrange them so they do not stick together, then store them sealed; cook from frozen or thaw them safely in the refrigerator.
Yes, içli köfte dough can be used to make a baked version, often by layering it around the filling in a pan. Press the layers together and seal the edges well so the shell does not split as it bakes.
Yes, a food processor can help bring içli köfte dough together, but it is easy to overwork or heat the mixture. Pulse in short bursts and finish by hand so you can judge whether the dough is pliable enough to shape.
Vitamins
B3
1.92mg · 12% DV
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
B6
0.11mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.84mg · 37% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Copper
0.17mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
103mg · 15% DV
Sodium
252mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
142mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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İçli köfte dough is the bulgur-based casing for içli köfte, a stuffed dish closely associated with southeastern Turkey. Fine bulgur is typically worked with semolina, flour and water until it can be shaped around a savoury filling, often spiced minced meat; recipes vary by region and household. The dough is not usually served on its own.
Once filled and sealed, the dumplings are commonly boiled or fried, then served with lemon, herbs or yoghurt as a meal or part of a shared spread. The dough is mainly a source of carbohydrates and is low in fat; it provides 33.33 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. For a lighter preparation, choose boiled içli köfte and pair it with a fresh salad.
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
✓ 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
0.17g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.11g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.37g
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.