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Traditional Turkish dish, mixed grains, yogurt-based
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 bottle (medium) of Kacaş (250 g) has 275 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 46.3 g of carbs, 10.5 g of protein, 7 g of fat and 5.3 g of fiber. Its 170 mg of Phosphorus covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 bottle (medium) · 250 g
275
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
46.3g
· 17% DV
Protein
10.5g
· 21% DV
Fat
7g
· 9% DV
Fiber
5.3g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 14% · Fat 22%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 275 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.75 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 95 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 46.3 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% |
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% |
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 | 275 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 363 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 500 g | 550 kcal |
Calculated from 110 calories per 100 g.
Kacaş is a traditional Turkish food made with mixed grains and yogurt. It may be sold or served in a bottle, but recipes and texture can vary, so the name does not guarantee one fixed grain mixture.
Kacaş is made by combining prepared grains with yogurt. There is no single standard recipe or grain blend; for a home version, cook the grains first and let them cool before mixing them with yogurt to help keep the yogurt smooth.
Kacaş has the mild tang of yogurt alongside the comparatively neutral, hearty taste of grains. Its texture can be smooth or distinctly grainy, depending on the grain blend and how the particular recipe or product is prepared.
Kacaş is a grain-and-yogurt-based Turkish food, and a bottle serving may make it convenient to consume like a drink. Its consistency can vary, so some versions may be easier to eat from a bowl than sip.
Kacaş contains yogurt, which is made through fermentation, but that alone does not establish that the finished Kacaş is separately fermented. Preparation can vary, so check the product description or recipe before assuming it is a fermented food.
Yes, Kacaş can be eaten at breakfast. Its combination of grains and yogurt makes it suitable on its own or alongside other breakfast foods; refrigerate a bottled product promptly after opening and follow its label instructions.
Yes, you can make Kacaş at home by mixing cooked, cooled grains with yogurt. Since recipes differ, choose a grain blend and consistency you enjoy rather than assuming there is one definitive traditional formula.
Kacaş can be served cool, either in a bowl or, when its consistency allows, straight from a bottle. There is no single required topping or accompaniment; follow the product's serving directions if you are using a packaged version.
Keep opened Kacaş covered in the refrigerator and use it within the period stated on its package. If it has been left at room temperature for an extended time or its smell or appearance has changed, discard it.
Freezing Kacaş is generally not recommended because yogurt may separate as it thaws and the grains can become softer. For a better texture, refrigerate the opened product as directed and take out only the amount you plan to eat.
Vitamins
B12
0.55µg · 23% DV
B2
0.28mg · 22% DV
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
Biotin
5.5µg · 18% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
170mg · 24% DV
Manganese
0.55mg · 24% DV
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Calcium
163mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
300mg · 9% DV
Sodium
95mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 275 calories in 1 bottle (medium) (250 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Kacaş is a traditional Turkish preparation that brings mixed grains together with yoghurt. Its consistency can vary, but the grains give it substance while yoghurt adds a gently tangy, cooling taste. In Turkey, it can be enjoyed as a quick snack or a light meal, served chilled when the weather is warm. It provides carbohydrates and some fibre from the grains, alongside protein from the yoghurt; a 100 g portion contains 110 kcal. For a lighter meal, pair it with a fresh salad rather than adding rich, oily accompaniments.
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 3
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
2.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.