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Popular Turkish meatballs, grilled beef and lamb blend
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kofteci Yusuf meatballs (50 g) has 125 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 3 g of carbs, 9 g of protein, 8.5 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 0.8 µg of B12 covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 50 g
125
KCAL / 50G
Carbs
3g
· 1% DV
Protein
9g
· 18% DV
Fat
8.5g
· 11% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 10% · Protein 29% · Fat 61%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 125 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.5 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 210 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 9 g | 18% |
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 piece (medium) | 50 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 75 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 200 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 375 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 500 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 250 g | 625 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 300 g | 750 kcal |
| 10 piece (medium) | 500 g | 1250 kcal |
Calculated from 250 calories per 100 g.
Kofteci Yusuf meatballs are made with a blend of beef and lamb. That combination gives them a different character from meatballs made only with beef, while the exact proportions used in the restaurant’s recipe are not publicly specified.
Kofteci Yusuf meatballs are grilled beef-and-lamb meatballs. Their precise seasoning and preparation ratios are not available as a standard public recipe, so recipes described as “Kofteci Yusuf-style” are approximations rather than an exact copy.
Kofteci Yusuf meatballs are the chain’s recognizable grilled beef-and-lamb version. Turkish köfte is not one fixed recipe: meat, seasoning, shape, and cooking method vary by region and cook, so the name identifies this particular restaurant style.
Kofteci Yusuf meatballs go well with rice, salad, fries, or grilled vegetables, as they are commonly served with accompaniments in Turkish restaurants. For a lighter plate, pair them with salad or vegetables rather than combining several starchy sides.
Kofteci Yusuf meatballs are generally seasoned rather than intensely hot. The heat level of a meal can change with added pepper, sauces, or side dishes, so ask for sauces separately if you prefer to control the spice.
Yes, you can make a similar version at home using ground beef and lamb, shaping the mixture into meatballs and grilling them. The restaurant’s exact seasoning and meat ratios are not public, so homemade versions may taste different.
Reheat cooked Kofteci Yusuf meatballs in a covered pan over medium-low heat, turning them until hot throughout. A microwave also works; use short bursts and check the center so the outside does not dry out before the middle warms.
Yes, cooked Kofteci Yusuf meatballs can be frozen. Cool them, seal them in an airtight freezer-safe container, and thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating until steaming hot all the way through.
Refrigerate leftover Kofteci Yusuf meatballs promptly and eat them within 3–4 days. Do not leave cooked meatballs at room temperature for extended periods; reheat leftovers thoroughly before serving.
Kofteci Yusuf meatballs are served cooked, not raw. Because they are made from minced meat, cook or reheat them until the center is fully hot; eating raw or undercooked minced meat can cause foodborne illness.
Vitamins
B12
0.8µg · 33% DV
B3
2.25mg · 14% DV
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Zinc
1.75mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
90mg · 13% DV
Selenium
6µg · 11% DV
Sodium
210mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
160mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kofteci Yusuf meatballs are Turkish-style köfte, made from a seasoned blend of beef and lamb, shaped into patties and cooked on a grill. They develop a browned exterior while staying tender inside, with a savoury, gently spiced flavour. In Turkey, they’re commonly served hot with bread or rice, salad, grilled tomatoes and peppers, or piyaz, a bean salad. At home or in a Turkish restaurant abroad, they make a straightforward main course and pair well with fresh, tangy sides. With 18 g of protein per 100 g, they’re protein-rich, though they also contain a notable amount of fat; add extra vegetables and go easy on the bread or rice for a lighter plate.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.55g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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276 kcal
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210 kcal
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.