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Natural, fibrous, low-calorie, Anatolian cuisine
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Madimak herb dish (150 g) has 57 calories. That works out to 38 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.8 g of carbs, 3.3 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 5.6 g of fiber. Its 85.5 µg of Vitamin K covers 71% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
57
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
9.8g
· 4% DV
Protein
3.3g
· 7% DV
Fat
0.8g
· 1% DV
Fiber
5.6g
· 20% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 66% · Protein 22% · Fat 12%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 57 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.12 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% |
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) | 150 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra small) | 50 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 30 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 120 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 95 kcal |
| 2 serving (double) | 300 g | 114 kcal |
Calculated from 38 calories per 100 g.
Madimak herb dish is a traditional Anatolian preparation made with madimak, a wild edible herb, cooked until tender. It is especially associated with Sivas in central Turkey and is commonly made with onion and tomato paste, often with bulgur.
To make Madimak herb dish, finely chop the cleaned herb, soften onion with tomato paste, then add the madimak and water and simmer until tender. Many home-style versions include bulgur, which cooks in the same pot and thickens the dish.
Madimak herb dish usually contains madimak, onion, tomato paste, water, and often bulgur. Some versions add garlic, spices, or meat, so the exact ingredients vary between family and regional recipes.
Madimak herb dish is an Anatolian food most strongly associated with Sivas, Turkey. The madimak plant is gathered and cooked in other parts of Anatolia too, and local versions differ in seasoning and whether they include bulgur or meat.
Often, yes: bulgur is a common addition to Madimak herb dish. It absorbs the cooking liquid and gives the dish a thicker, heartier texture, though some recipes leave it out.
Yes, Madimak herb dish is commonly made without meat, using onion, tomato paste, and sometimes bulgur for substance. Meat-based versions also exist, but meat is not essential to the traditional preparation.
Madimak herb dish has a savory, earthy taste from the cooked wild herb, balanced by onion and tomato paste. Bulgur makes it hearty, while yogurt served alongside adds a cool, tangy contrast.
Madimak herb dish is often served with yogurt or cacık, bread, and pickles. A fresh salad can round out the meal, while a bulgur-rich version may be served as a filling dish on its own.
For Madimak herb dish, sort the fresh madimak carefully, remove tough stems and unwanted bits, then rinse it several times to remove grit. Drain it well before chopping, since soil can cling between the small leaves and stems.
Yes, Madimak herb dish can be frozen in airtight, meal-sized containers once it has cooled. Bulgur may become softer after thawing, so defrost the dish in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly before serving.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
85.5µg · 71% DV
Vitamin A
315µg · 35% DV
Vitamin C
28.5mg · 32% DV
Folate
48µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
428mg · 13% DV
Magnesium
51mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Iron
1.8mg · 10% DV
Sodium
18mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Madimak herb dish is a traditional Central Anatolian preparation, especially associated with Sivas. It is made by sorting and chopping fresh madimak, a wild edible green, then cooking it with onion and usually tomato paste. Bulgur is common in some home recipes, while others add pastırma or sucuk; the ingredients vary from kitchen to kitchen.
The cooked greens are tender, with a gently tangy, earthy flavour. The dish is served hot, often with yogurt and bread, and makes a useful vegetable-centred main or side. It is relatively light and provides fibre, with 3.7 g per 100 g. For a lighter version, leave out the cured meat and serve it with plain yogurt or a crisp salad.
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 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
✓ 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
0.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.18g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.22g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.