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Traditional Anatolian vegetable dish
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Negerek dish (220 g) has 202 calories. That works out to 92 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.4 g of carbs, 7.5 g of protein, 6.8 g of fat and 7.9 g of fiber. Its 0.9 mg of Manganese covers 40% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
202
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
30.4g
· 11% DV
Protein
7.5g
· 15% DV
Fat
6.8g
· 9% DV
Fiber
7.9g
· 28% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 14% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 202 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.92 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 407 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.4 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% |
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) | 220 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 17 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 cup (half) | 120 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 160 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 300 g | 276 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 350 g | 322 kcal |
Calculated from 92 calories per 100 g.
The Negerek dish is a traditional Anatolian vegetable preparation made with greens known locally as negerek. The plant name and recipe can vary by region, so there is no single standardized ingredient list or preparation.
The Negerek dish has the earthy, green flavor of the local herb used to make it. Its taste can shift with the plant variety, how young the greens are, and the seasonings in a regional recipe.
The Negerek dish is made by sorting and washing the greens, then cooking them until tender. Regional versions may start with onion and oil, but cooking time and added ingredients vary with the local recipe.
The Negerek dish uses greens called negerek, but that local name does not identify one plant consistently everywhere. Ask a knowledgeable local grower or seller to confirm the plant rather than relying on the name alone.
The Negerek dish belongs to traditional Anatolian cooking, where local greens feature in home meals. Its exact origin is not tied to one universally agreed town, and recipes are passed down and adapted regionally.
Wash the greens for the Negerek dish thoroughly in several changes of water to remove soil trapped among the leaves. Discard tough or damaged parts, then drain the leaves before chopping and cooking.
Yes, another tender leafy green can make a similar dish, but it will not reproduce the Negerek dish’s distinctive local flavor. The substitute may also cook at a different rate, so add it according to its texture.
The Negerek dish pairs well with plain bread, yogurt, or a simple grain side. Mild accompaniments let the local greens remain the focus instead of competing with their earthy flavor.
The Negerek dish keeps best in a covered container in the refrigerator and should be eaten within a few days. Cool it promptly after cooking, and do not leave it sitting at room temperature for an extended time.
Yes, you can freeze the Negerek dish in sealed portions after it has cooled. The cooked greens may become softer after thawing, so freezing preserves convenience better than the original texture.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
41.8µg · 35% DV
B6
0.44mg · 26% DV
Folate
101.2µg · 25% DV
Vitamin C
20.24mg · 22% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.92mg · 40% DV
Copper
0.35mg · 39% DV
Phosphorus
163mg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
700mg · 21% DV
Sodium
407mg · 18% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Negerek dish is a home-style Anatolian preparation made with negerek, a regional vegetable. Recipes can differ from one area and household to another; it is generally cooked simply, often with onion and a little oil, so the vegetable remains the focus. The name may be unfamiliar outside the regions where it is used, and there is no single standard recipe.
Served warm, it has a tender texture and a savoury, vegetable-led flavour. In Turkey it can accompany other home-cooked dishes or be served on its own, sometimes with yoghurt; elsewhere, a salad or another simple side makes an easy pairing. It is a vegetable-forward choice with some fibre—3.6 g per 100 g—and keeping the added oil modest is a practical way to make the dish lighter.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.92g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.78g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.34g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.