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Meloucen sauté Calories
Eggplant-based sauté; provides fiber
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Meloucen sauté (150 g) has 138 calories. That works out to 92 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.1 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 9.1 g of fat and 5.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Meloucen sauté Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
138
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
13.1g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.4g
· 5% DV
Fat
9.1g
· 12% DV
Fiber
5.1g
· 18% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 7% · Fat 57%
Meloucen sauté nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (150 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 138 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.1 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.27 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 315 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Meloucen sauté?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 138 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 18 g | 17 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (small) | 54 g | 50 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 85 g | 78 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 140 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 170 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 280 g | 258 kcal |
Calculated from 92 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Meloucen sauté
What is Meloucen sauté made from?
Meloucen sauté is made from the young shoots of meloucen, a wild plant also known in parts of Turkey as melocan or thorn-tip. The shoots are commonly boiled first, then sautéed with onion and oil.
How do you cook Meloucen sauté?
To cook Meloucen sauté, trim and wash the young shoots, boil them until tender, and drain them. Sauté onion in oil, add the shoots, and cook briefly together. Some home-style versions finish with beaten egg.
What does Meloucen sauté taste like?
Meloucen sauté has a mild, leafy, slightly distinctive flavor, with tender shoots once cooked. If the shoots taste noticeably bitter, discard the boiling water before sautéing them with onion.
Is Meloucen sauté the same as asparagus?
No. Meloucen sauté uses the young shoots of a different wild plant, often called melocan or thorn-tip in Turkey; it is not asparagus. The shoots may look somewhat similar, but the plants and flavors are distinct.
Where does Meloucen sauté come from?
Meloucen sauté is associated with the Black Sea region of Turkey, particularly home cooking in areas such as Ordu and Giresun. It makes use of locally gathered young meloucen shoots.
Can you add eggs to Meloucen sauté?
Yes, egg is a common variation of Meloucen sauté. Add it after the boiled shoots have been sautéed with onion, then cook until set. The dish is also served without egg.
How do you clean meloucen for Meloucen sauté?
For Meloucen sauté, choose young, tender shoots and remove tough, woody sections and prickly parts. Rinse them thoroughly; gloves can help protect your hands while handling thorny stems.
What is Meloucen sauté served with?
Meloucen sauté is often served warm with bread, and yogurt makes a common accompaniment. If it is made with egg, it can also be served as a simple main dish.
Can you freeze Meloucen sauté?
Yes, you can freeze Meloucen sauté once it has cooled. Pack it in airtight portions and reheat thoroughly after thawing. Egg-containing versions may have a slightly different texture after freezing.
Can you eat meloucen raw in Meloucen sauté?
Meloucen shoots are generally cooked rather than eaten raw in Meloucen sauté. Boiling and sautéing soften them, and wild plants should never be eaten unless their identity is certain.
Meloucen sauté Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.65mg · 11% DV
Vitamin K
12µg · 10% DV
B6
0.14mg · 8% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Sodium
315mg · 14% DV
Copper
0.12mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
368mg · 11% DV
Meloucen sauté Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Meloucen sauté
To burn the 138 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Meloucen sauté?
Meloucen sauté is a Black Sea regional dish made from the tender shoots of melücen, also called melocan, a wild climbing plant gathered in parts of northern Turkey. The shoots are usually briefly boiled, drained, then sautéed with onion and oil; some home-style versions finish with eggs.
The greens become tender while keeping a slight bite, with an earthy, faintly bitter flavor. In Turkey, people eat it warm at breakfast, with bread, or as a vegetable side. Elsewhere, it also works as a seasonal side alongside grains or grilled food. It is vegetable-forward and provides 3.4 g of fiber per 100 g. Use a modest amount of oil for a lighter dish.
How Nutritious Is Meloucen sauté?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Meloucen sauté Processed?
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.
Does Meloucen sauté Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Meloucen sauté Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Meloucen sauté Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.27g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.65g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 43.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (43.4:1).
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