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Fiber-rich, plant-based, filling
In season: Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Nettle soup with bulgur (240 g) has 110 calories. That works out to 46 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.3 g of carbs, 4.6 g of protein, 2.9 g of fat and 4.3 g of fiber. Its 348 µg of Vitamin K covers 290% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
110
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
17.3g
· 6% DV
Protein
4.6g
· 9% DV
Fat
2.9g
· 4% DV
Fiber
4.3g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 61% · Protein 16% · Fat 23%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.9 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.43 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% |
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) | 240 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 15 g | 7 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 161 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 230 kcal |
Calculated from 46 calories per 100 g.
Nettle soup with bulgur is made by simmering cleaned nettles, bulgur, onion and water or stock until the grains are tender. Handle raw nettles with gloves, wash them well, and add the bulgur once the soup is simmering.
The basic ingredients in nettle soup with bulgur are nettles, bulgur, onion and water or stock. Many home recipes also use garlic, tomato paste, oil or spices, but the exact additions vary by cook and region.
Cooking nettles in nettle soup with bulgur neutralizes the fine hairs that sting skin. Wear gloves while sorting and washing the raw leaves, avoid touching your face, and cook the nettles thoroughly before serving.
Yes, dried nettles work in nettle soup with bulgur as well as fresh ones do. They can have a concentrated flavor, so add them gradually and make sure there is enough liquid for the bulgur to cook properly.
Nettle soup with bulgur tastes earthy and gently herbal, while the bulgur gives it a mild, chewy texture. Onion and garlic add savory depth, and a squeeze of lemon can brighten the soup just before serving.
Medium or coarse bulgur is a good choice for nettle soup with bulgur because it holds its texture as the soup simmers. Fine bulgur cooks faster, so stir it in near the end to keep it from becoming mushy.
Nettle soup with bulgur pairs well with plain yogurt, crusty bread or a crisp salad. Lemon wedges are also useful at the table, bringing out the herbal flavor without needing to change the soup itself.
Nettle soup with bulgur keeps for about three days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. The bulgur absorbs liquid as it sits, so stir in a little water or stock when reheating.
Yes, nettle soup with bulgur can be frozen in airtight, portion-sized containers. The bulgur may soften and thicken the soup after thawing; reheat it gently and add water or stock to restore a spoonable consistency.
Yes, wild nettles can be used for nettle soup with bulgur if you can identify them confidently and gather them from a clean, untreated area. Wear gloves, avoid roadsides and sprayed ground, and wash the leaves thoroughly.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
348µg · 290% DV
Vitamin A
276µg · 31% DV
Vitamin C
15.6mg · 17% DV
Folate
52.8µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.77mg · 33% DV
Sodium
504mg · 22% DV
Copper
0.19mg · 21% DV
Calcium
187mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
444mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 110 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 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.
Nettle soup with bulgur is a homestyle soup made by cooking nettle leaves with bulgur. Found in Turkish cooking, it may also include onion, tomato paste or herbs, depending on the household. Cooking softens the leaves and brings out their earthy, green flavour.
Serve it hot: the bulgur turns tender and gives the broth a pleasantly hearty texture. In Turkey it is often eaten as a simple lunch or supper, with bread or a fresh salad alongside; elsewhere, it works well as a light main or a warming starter. It is plant-based, filling and provides fibre. Use a modest amount of oil for a lighter bowl, and add lemon to brighten the flavour.
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.
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
0.43g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.77g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.65g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.