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Bulgur, spices, mild; vegan; source of fiber and vitamins
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
6 piece (medium) of Mild çiğköfte (120 g) has 216 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.4 g of carbs, 5.4 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 6.6 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Manganese covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 6 piece (medium) · 120 g
216
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
38.4g
· 14% DV
Protein
5.4g
· 11% DV
Fat
4.2g
· 5% DV
Fiber
6.6g
· 24% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 72% · Protein 10% · Fat 18%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 216 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 piece (medium) | 120 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 20 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 piece (double) | 40 g | 72 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 60 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 60 g | 108 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 10 piece (large) | 200 g | 360 kcal |
| 12 piece (extra large) | 240 g | 432 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 250 g | 450 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Mild çiğköfte is usually made with fine bulgur, tomato or pepper paste, onion, and seasonings. “Mild” means the hot pepper is reduced or left out, not that the mixture has no spices or flavour.
No, most mild çiğköfte sold today is meat-free and made from bulgur. Traditional çiğköfte can refer to a meat-based preparation, so ask the seller or check the ingredients if you need to know what a particular batch contains.
The name comes from the traditional preparation, in which ingredients were kneaded together and some versions included raw meat. The common modern meat-free version keeps the name and the kneaded bulgur mixture, rather than the raw meat.
Mild çiğköfte is commonly eaten wrapped in a lettuce leaf or flatbread, with lemon and fresh herbs. You can add parsley or spring onion for freshness; the lemon brightens the savoury bulgur mixture.
Mild çiğköfte is usually served cool or at room temperature, not hot. Keep it refrigerated until serving, especially if it has been prepared ahead, and avoid leaving it out for an extended time.
Mild çiğköfte is a kneaded bulgur mixture, while falafel is usually made from ground chickpeas or fava beans and cooked by frying or baking. They may both be served in wraps, but their ingredients and textures are different.
Yes, you can make mild çiğköfte at home by kneading fine bulgur with paste, onion, lemon, and non-hot seasonings until it holds together. Add water gradually so the mixture softens without becoming soggy, then shape it by hand.
Keep mild çiğköfte covered and refrigerated, and aim to eat it within one to two days. If it has been sitting at room temperature for a long time, discard it rather than refrigerating it for later.
Yes, mild çiğköfte can be frozen in an airtight container, although its texture may become softer or crumbly after thawing. Freeze it in portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, and eat it soon afterward.
No, mild çiğköfte does not have to taste bland. It can still be savoury and aromatic from the paste, onion, lemon, and other seasonings; the main difference is that it has little or no chilli heat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
144µg · 16% DV
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
Folate
42µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.54mg · 23% DV
Sodium
504mg · 22% DV
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
102mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Mild çiğköfte is the non-spicy, meat-free take on çiğköfte, a dish associated with southeastern Turkey. It is made by kneading fine bulgur with tomato or pepper paste, onion and seasonings until the mixture holds together. Unlike the older meat-based preparation, this widely available version is plant-based; “mild” means it lacks the usual chilli heat, not that it is unseasoned.
In Turkey it is commonly shaped into small portions and eaten in lettuce leaves, or rolled in flatbread with lemon, herbs and often pomegranate molasses. It works as a snack, a meze or a quick light meal. Bulgur makes it a source of fibre and gives it a carbohydrate-led profile. For a lighter serving, pair it with lettuce and fresh vegetables rather than adding extra bread.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
0.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.