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Traditional raw meatball, high in protein
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Çorum-style raw meatball (30 g) has 74 calories. That works out to 245 calories per 100 g. It contains 2 g of carbs, 5.3 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
74
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
2g
· 1% DV
Protein
5.3g
· 11% DV
Fat
5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 11% · Protein 29% · Fat 60%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.83 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 110 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 221 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 245 kcal |
| ½ cup (shredded) | 110 g | 270 kcal |
| 4 piece (whole) | 120 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 368 kcal |
Calculated from 245 calories per 100 g.
Çorum-style raw meatball is a regional Turkish preparation made with raw, finely ground meat seasoned and shaped into small portions. It is different from the bulgur-based, usually meatless çiğ köfte commonly sold today.
To make Çorum-style raw meatball, mix finely ground meat with salt and seasonings, knead until combined, then shape and serve promptly. Recipes vary, but careful hygiene and keeping the meat cold are essential because it is not cooked.
No. Çorum-style raw meatball contains raw meat, while the version most often called çiğ köfte today is typically made without meat and uses fine bulgur. Their ingredients, texture, and food-safety risks are different.
Eating Çorum-style raw meatball carries a risk because raw ground meat can contain harmful bacteria. Freshness and seasoning do not make it safe; thoroughly cooking the meat is the safer choice.
Çorum-style raw meatball is commonly made with finely ground beef, though recipes may differ. Since the meat is eaten raw, choose meat from a reliable source, keep it chilled during preparation, and serve it promptly.
Çorum-style raw meatball has a savory, spiced meat flavor and a soft, finely textured consistency. Its exact heat and seasoning vary between recipes, unlike the grainy texture of bulgur-based çiğ köfte.
Çorum-style raw meatball is usually served soon after shaping, often with fresh greens, onion, or lemon. These accompaniments add freshness, but they do not remove the food-safety risk from the raw meat.
Yes, you can cook Çorum-style raw meatball, and cooking it thoroughly reduces the risk from harmful bacteria in raw ground meat. The texture and traditional character will change, so treat it as a cooked meatball rather than a raw preparation.
Put leftover Çorum-style raw meatball in a sealed container in the refrigerator promptly and eat it soon. Do not leave it at room temperature, and discard it if it has been left out for a prolonged period.
Yes, Çorum-style raw meatball can be frozen, but freezing does not reliably kill harmful bacteria in raw meat. Thaw it in the refrigerator and cook it thoroughly; avoid refreezing it after it has thawed.
Vitamins
B12
0.63µg · 26% DV
B3
1.38mg · 9% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Zinc
1.02mg · 9% DV
Selenium
4.8µg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
53mg · 8% DV
Sodium
126mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
87mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 74 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 g):
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Çorum-style raw meatball is a traditional dish from Çorum in north-central Turkey, made by kneading finely minced raw meat with fine bulgur, onion and spices until the mixture holds together. It is shaped by hand and served uncooked.
The flavour is savoury and warmly spiced, with a soft texture and a slight graininess from the bulgur. In Turkey it is commonly shared at the table, often with lettuce or parsley and a squeeze of lemon. It is protein-rich, though its fat content also makes it fairly energy-dense. Because it contains raw meat, use very fresh meat, keep preparation clean and serve it promptly.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.83g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.13g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.27g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.