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Rich in collagen, meaty, traditional Turkish soup
In season: Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Meat kelle paça soup (250 g) has 205 calories. That works out to 82 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.8 g of carbs, 18 g of protein, 13 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 3 µg of B12 covers 125% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
205
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
3.8g
· 1% DV
Protein
18g
· 36% DV
Fat
13g
· 17% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 7% · Protein 35% · Fat 58%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 205 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 5.25 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 950 mg | 41% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 18 g | 36% |
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 (medium) | 250 g | 205 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 bottle (extra small) | 100 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 123 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 123 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 200 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 246 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 271 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 287 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 410 kcal |
Calculated from 82 calories per 100 g.
Meat kelle paça soup is a traditional Turkish soup made by slowly cooking sheep’s or lamb’s head and feet, then adding the picked meat to the broth. It is commonly served hot, with garlic, vinegar, or pepper available as accompaniments.
Meat kelle paça soup is made by simmering cleaned head and feet until the meat becomes tender enough to remove from the bones. The meat is shredded or chopped and returned to the strained broth, which is then seasoned and served.
Meat kelle paça soup is usually made with sheep’s or lamb’s head and feet. The exact mix can vary between cooks and restaurants, so ask whether a particular bowl is made with lamb, mutton, or a combination.
Meat kelle paça soup has a savory, meaty broth and soft pieces of meat, with a fuller, slightly gelatinous texture than a clear stock. Garlic, vinegar, and red pepper can make the finished bowl sharper or spicier.
Meat kelle paça soup is made from head and feet, while işkembe soup is made from the stomach lining, or tripe. Their textures and flavors differ: kelle paça has tender meat and a gelatinous broth, while tripe has a distinct chew.
Garlic and vinegar add a sharp, tangy contrast to the rich broth of meat kelle paça soup. They are usually offered at the table so each person can season their bowl, often alongside lemon or red pepper.
Yes, some collagen from the head and feet breaks down into gelatin during the long cooking of meat kelle paça soup. That helps give the broth body, but eating the soup is not a proven treatment for joint or skin conditions.
No, meat kelle paça soup is not a proven hangover cure. Its hot broth may feel comforting, but it does not remove alcohol from the body or reliably prevent or treat hangover symptoms.
Meat kelle paça soup can generally be kept in a covered container in the refrigerator for about three days if it is chilled promptly after cooking. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, until it is steaming hot throughout.
Yes, meat kelle paça soup freezes well. Cool it, divide it into meal-sized airtight containers, and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating. Stir as it heats so the broth and meat warm evenly.
Vitamins
B12
3µg · 125% DV
B5
1.5mg · 30% DV
B3
4.25mg · 27% DV
B2
0.33mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Sodium
950mg · 41% DV
Zinc
4.25mg · 39% DV
Phosphorus
163mg · 23% DV
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
275mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Meat kelle paça soup is a traditional Turkish soup made by slowly simmering sheep’s head and feet, then serving the rich broth with tender pieces of meat. The stock is often pale and slightly cloudy, with a softly gelatinous texture from the long cooking.
In Turkey it is served piping hot in homes and soup shops, especially in colder weather, with garlic vinegar or lemon and sometimes chilli butter at the table. Turkish communities abroad often enjoy it in the same way, as a substantial meal or late-night bowl. It is meaty and protein-rich, with 7.2 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter serving, go easy on added butter and pair it with a fresh 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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
5.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.75g
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.