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Protein and iron source, low-fat cooking
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (medium) of Köfteci Yusuf meatball (cooked in airfryer) (90 g) has 189 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.4 g of carbs, 14.4 g of protein, 11.7 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 1.2 µg of B12 covers 49% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 3 piece (medium) · 90 g
189
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
5.4g
· 2% DV
Protein
14.4g
· 29% DV
Fat
11.7g
· 15% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 12% · Protein 31% · Fat 57%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 189 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.7 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.68 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 522 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.4 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece (medium) | 90 g | 189 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 63 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 60 g | 126 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 252 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 10 piece (jumbo) | 300 g | 630 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Arrange Köfteci Yusuf meatballs in a single layer in a preheated air fryer, leaving space around them, and turn them partway through cooking. The cooking time varies with the appliance and whether the meatballs are frozen, so follow the package directions when available.
Köfteci Yusuf meatballs are made with meat and a seasoned köfte mixture, but the exact ingredients can vary by product. Check the ingredient list on the specific package to see whether it includes onion, bread, or other binders.
Yes, Köfteci Yusuf meatballs can be cooked in an air fryer without adding oil. Their own fat can render as they cook; spacing them out in the basket helps them brown more evenly.
Yes, frozen Köfteci Yusuf meatballs can go into an air fryer, but they may need longer than thawed ones. Make sure the centres are fully cooked, and use the package instructions if they give directions for cooking from frozen.
Köfteci Yusuf meatballs can dry out if they cook too long or if small pieces are exposed to hot air for too long. Check them early, keep them in a single layer, and remove them once the centres are cooked.
Reheat cooked Köfteci Yusuf meatballs in the air fryer in short intervals, checking often so they do not dry out. You can also microwave them covered; make sure the centre is thoroughly hot before serving.
Keep cooked Köfteci Yusuf meatballs in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat them within three days. Refrigerate them promptly rather than leaving them at room temperature, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Köfteci Yusuf meatballs go well with rice, salad, grilled vegetables, flatbread, or yogurt-based sides. For a lighter plate, pair them with a generous salad and yogurt rather than adding fried sides.
Whether Köfteci Yusuf meatballs are raw or precooked depends on the specific product; air-frying in the photo description does not establish that. Check the package directions, and cook raw meatballs until fully done before serving.
Turning Köfteci Yusuf meatballs once during cooking helps brown both sides evenly. If the basket allows good airflow and the meatballs are small, they may cook without flipping, but check that their centres are done.
Vitamins
B12
1.17µg · 49% DV
B3
2.88mg · 18% DV
B5
0.59mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3.15µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Sodium
522mg · 23% DV
Zinc
2.43mg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
144mg · 21% DV
Selenium
7.2µg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
243mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 189 calories in 3 piece (medium) (90 g):
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Köfteci Yusuf meatballs cooked in an air fryer are seasoned minced-meat patties associated with the Turkish restaurant chain Köfteci Yusuf. Shaped into small, thick ovals, they develop browned, slightly crisp edges while staying tender inside. They make a straightforward main dish, whether cooked at home or ordered from the restaurant.
In Turkey, köfte is often served with bread, rice, piyaz (bean salad), grilled peppers or tomatoes, and ayran. These meatballs provide protein and iron; a 100 g portion contains 16 g of protein. Air-frying is a convenient way to cook them without adding much oil, and a fresh salad makes a good, lighter accompaniment.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
4.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.99g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.