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Traditional Kütahya-style meatballs in tomato-based sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Kütahya meatballs with sauce (180 g) has 382 calories. That works out to 212 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.3 g of carbs, 24.8 g of protein, 24.5 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 2.6 µg of B12 covers 109% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
382
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
13.3g
· 5% DV
Protein
24.8g
· 50% DV
Fat
24.5g
· 31% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 14% · Protein 27% · Fat 59%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 382 kcal | |
| Total fat | 24.5 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 8.46 g | 42% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 738 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% |
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) | 180 g | 382 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 95 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 90 g | 191 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 212 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 110 g | 233 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 150 g | 318 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 466 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 530 kcal |
Calculated from 212 calories per 100 g.
Kütahya meatballs with sauce are a regional Turkish meatball dish served in a tomato-based sauce. Recipes vary by household, but the defining idea is to cook or serve the seasoned meatballs with the sauce rather than as plain grilled köfte.
To make Kütahya meatballs with sauce, shape seasoned ground meat into meatballs, then cook them with a tomato-based sauce. Browning the meatballs briefly before simmering is a useful home method: it helps them keep their shape and adds flavor to the sauce.
Kütahya meatballs with sauce contain meatballs made from ground meat and a tomato-based sauce. Home recipes may add onion, herbs, spices, or a binder to the meat mixture, but there is no single ingredient list used in every version.
The tomato-based sauce is the distinguishing feature of Kütahya meatballs with sauce. Many Turkish köfte are grilled or served without a cooking sauce, while this dish brings the meatballs and sauce together; seasoning and exact preparation can still vary between recipes.
No, Kütahya meatballs with sauce and İzmir köfte are not the same dish. İzmir köfte commonly includes potatoes and peppers cooked alongside the meatballs, whereas Kütahya meatballs with sauce are identified by their tomato-based sauce and do not require those vegetables.
Rice, bulgur pilaf, or bread all work well with Kütahya meatballs with sauce because they complement the tomato sauce. A crisp salad or plain yogurt adds a refreshing contrast, especially when the sauce is richly seasoned.
To keep Kütahya meatballs with sauce intact, mix and shape the meat mixture evenly, then let the shaped meatballs rest briefly before cooking. Brown them gently and avoid vigorous stirring once they are simmering in the sauce.
Yes, Kütahya meatballs with sauce can be made ahead and reheated. Cool the dish promptly, refrigerate it in a covered container, and reheat only the portion you plan to serve until it is thoroughly hot.
Kütahya meatballs with sauce keep for about 3–4 days in the refrigerator when stored in a covered container. Refrigerate them within two hours of cooking, and discard them if they have been left at room temperature for too long.
Yes, Kütahya meatballs with sauce freeze well. Cool the dish, divide it into airtight portions, and freeze; thaw a portion in the refrigerator before reheating it thoroughly, so the sauce and meatballs warm evenly.
Vitamins
B12
2.61µg · 109% DV
B3
7.02mg · 44% DV
B6
0.52mg · 31% DV
B2
0.25mg · 19% DV
Minerals
Zinc
5.58mg · 51% DV
Selenium
27µg · 49% DV
Phosphorus
297mg · 42% DV
Sodium
738mg · 32% DV
Potassium ⭐
513mg · 15% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kütahya meatballs with sauce are a regional Turkish dish: seasoned meatballs cooked or served in a tomato-based sauce. The meat mixture and seasoning can vary from household to household, while the sauce adds a tangy, savoury note and keeps the meatballs moist.
In Turkey, they are commonly served as a main meal, often with bread or rice to mop up the sauce. For English-speaking readers, they work just as well as a hearty dinner with potatoes, grains or a fresh salad. They provide protein, alongside a notable amount of fat; a 100 g portion has 13.8 g of protein. To make the plate lighter, serve a modest portion with plenty of vegetables and go easy on extra bread or rice.
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
— 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
8.46g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.44g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.62g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.