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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Quinoa Kadınbudu meatball (120 g) has 276 calories. That works out to 230 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.1 g of carbs, 17 g of protein, 14.6 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 1.3 µg of B12 covers 56% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 120 g
276
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
18.1g
· 7% DV
Protein
17g
· 34% DV
Fat
14.6g
· 19% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 27% · Protein 25% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 276 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.6 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.98 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 374 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 17 g | 34% |
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 piece (medium) | 60 g | 138 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 85 g | 196 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 100 g | 230 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 120 g | 276 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 345 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 180 g | 414 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 506 kcal |
Calculated from 230 calories per 100 g.
A Quinoa Kadınbudu meatball is a Turkish-style meatball made with ground meat and cooked quinoa, shaped into patties and commonly coated before frying. It adapts kadınbudu köfte, which traditionally uses rice, by replacing the rice with quinoa.
To make Quinoa Kadınbudu meatballs, combine cooked, cooled quinoa with ground meat, onion, egg, and seasonings, then shape the mixture. Coat each patty in flour and egg if your recipe calls for it, and fry until cooked through.
Quinoa Kadınbudu meatballs usually fall apart when the quinoa is too wet, the mixture is warm, or the patties are turned before their coating sets. Drain the quinoa well, chill the shaped patties, and let the first side brown before flipping.
Yes, you can bake Quinoa Kadınbudu meatballs, although they may be less crisp than fried ones. Arrange them on a lined baking tray, brush lightly with oil, and bake until fully cooked, turning carefully if needed.
Yes, Quinoa Kadınbudu meatballs can be air-fried in a single layer with a light coating of oil. Check that the centers are fully cooked, since cooking time varies with patty size and the air fryer model.
Quinoa Kadınbudu meatballs pair well with a crisp salad, yogurt, or a garlicky yogurt sauce. Roasted vegetables or rice can make the meal more substantial, while fresh lemon adds brightness to the fried coating.
Cooked Quinoa Kadınbudu meatballs keep for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate them promptly after cooking, and reheat until hot throughout before serving.
Yes, Quinoa Kadınbudu meatballs freeze well. Cool cooked patties completely, freeze them in a single layer, then transfer them to a sealed container; thaw in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly for the best texture.
Yes, you can shape Quinoa Kadınbudu meatballs ahead and keep them covered in the refrigerator until cooking. Chilling helps the mixture hold together, but cook them within a day for the best quality and safe storage.
Yes, quinoa should be cooked and cooled before it goes into Quinoa Kadınbudu meatballs. Raw quinoa will not soften properly during the short frying time, and excess moisture in cooked quinoa can make the patties difficult to shape.
Vitamins
B12
1.34µg · 56% DV
B3
5.04mg · 32% DV
B6
0.35mg · 21% DV
B2
0.23mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Zinc
3.74mg · 34% DV
Phosphorus
224mg · 32% DV
Copper
0.23mg · 26% DV
Sodium
374mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
344mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Quinoa Kadınbudu meatball is a quinoa-based take on kadınbudu köfte, a Turkish home-style meatball traditionally made with minced meat and cooked rice. The mixture is shaped into patties and commonly coated before frying; recipes vary, with quinoa taking the place of rice or joining it in the mix.
The patties are crisp on the outside and tender inside, and are usually served hot as part of a meal. In Turkey they pair well with salad, yogurt or vegetables; elsewhere, serve them with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables. Meat makes them a source of protein, while quinoa adds fibre. For a lighter version, bake them with just a little oil instead of frying.
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 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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.98g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 31.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (31.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.