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Rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants
In season: Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (chopped) of Kaldirik herb (50 g) has 11 calories. That works out to 21 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.6 g of carbs, 0.9 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 40 µg of Vitamin K covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (chopped) · 50 g
11
KCAL / 50G
Carbs
1.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.9g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 26% · Fat 27%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 11 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.6 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% |
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 cup (chopped) | 50 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 5 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 15 g | 3 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 21 kcal |
| 2 cup (chopped) | 100 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 200 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 bottle (whole) | 250 g | 53 kcal |
Calculated from 21 calories per 100 g.
Kaldirik herb is a leafy wild plant eaten in parts of Turkey, especially in regional home cooking. Its cooked leaves have a mild, green flavor and a soft texture; the stems can be more fibrous, so they may need longer cooking.
Kaldirik herb is usually cooked rather than served as a raw salad green. Wash and trim it, then boil or sauté it until tender; it also works well cooked with onion, or stirred into a pan with eggs near the end.
The tender leaves and young stems of Kaldirik herb are commonly eaten after cooking. Trim away tough or damaged parts before preparing it, and do not eat a wild plant unless you are certain it has been correctly identified.
Kaldirik herb grows wild in parts of Turkey, including areas where damp, shaded conditions suit it. It is associated with regional foraging and cooking, so availability is often seasonal and local rather than that of a year-round supermarket vegetable.
Kaldirik herb is generally eaten cooked, not raw. Cooking softens its leaves and stems, which can otherwise be coarse. If you have gathered it yourself, make sure the plant is correctly identified and thoroughly cleaned before preparing it.
There is no exact substitute for Kaldirik herb, but cooked spinach or chard can work in sautéed dishes when it is unavailable. They have a different flavor and texture, so add them according to how quickly they soften rather than copying the original cooking time.
A common home-style preparation is to cook Kaldirik herb until tender, drain it, and sauté it with onion. Some cooks add eggs, while others serve it as a simple vegetable side; recipes vary between households and regions.
Yes. Clean Kaldirik herb, briefly blanch it, drain it well, and cool it before packing it into freezer-safe portions. It will soften after thawing, so frozen Kaldirik herb is best used in cooked dishes rather than recipes that depend on firm leaves.
Keep fresh Kaldirik herb dry and loosely wrapped in the refrigerator’s vegetable drawer. Remove damaged leaves, but wash it just before cooking to limit excess moisture. Use it promptly, since tender wild greens lose freshness faster than sturdier vegetables.
Kaldirik herb can be eaten when correctly identified, but wild plants should never be chosen from a photo or a casual resemblance alone. Avoid picking it near roads or treated land, and ask an experienced local forager to confirm the plant before eating it.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
40µg · 33% DV
Vitamin C
17.5mg · 19% DV
Vitamin A
70µg · 8% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
160mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
19mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.1mg · 4% DV
Sodium
40mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kaldirik herb is a wild leafy green gathered and eaten in parts of Turkey, especially around the Black Sea. The tender leaves and shoots are usually cooked rather than served raw. They have a mild, grassy flavour and soften quickly, taking on a slightly slippery texture when cooked. In its home region, kaldirik herb is commonly sautéed with onion and may be cooked with eggs, then served warm as a vegetable dish or side.
It is low in calories and provides fibre and vitamin C. Cook it briefly with a little oil, or finish it with lemon to brighten its gentle flavour.
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 1
Unprocessed
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.