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Sakarca (starflower), egg, flour, herbed fritter
In season: Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Sakarca fritters (80 g) has 152 calories. That works out to 190 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.4 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 41.6 µg of Vitamin K covers 35% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 80 g
152
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
14.4g
· 5% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
8.4g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 38% · Protein 13% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 152 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.68 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 264 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 80 g | 152 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 60 g | 114 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 190 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 120 g | 228 kcal |
| 4 piece (jumbo) | 160 g | 304 kcal |
Calculated from 190 calories per 100 g.
Sakarca fritters are a savory Turkish dish made with sakarca, a wild green, mixed with egg and flour and then cooked. They are associated especially with regional Black Sea cooking and are usually served warm as a snack or side dish.
Sakarca fritters are made by mixing cooked, chopped sakarca with egg and flour, then frying spoonfuls of the mixture. Drain the greens well before mixing; excess water can make the batter loose and the fritters difficult to turn.
Yes, sakarca is commonly boiled before it goes into Sakarca fritters. Boiling softens the wild greens, and squeezing out the water afterward keeps the batter from becoming soggy. Chop the drained greens before mixing them with the egg and flour.
Rinse sakarca thoroughly and remove any soil or damaged pieces before making Sakarca fritters. Wild plants can resemble one another, so use sakarca only when it has been correctly identified or obtained from a reliable source.
Sakarca gives Sakarca fritters a green, savory flavor, though its strength can vary with the plant and preparation. Boiling and draining the greens can soften a sharper taste; a little salt and herbs help bring out their flavor.
Sakarca fritters go well with plain or garlic yogurt and a fresh salad. They can be served warm as a side dish or snack, or included in a larger Turkish meal with other vegetable dishes.
Yes, you can bake Sakarca fritters by spreading the mixture in a lightly oiled baking dish and cooking it until set and browned. They will be less crisp than pan-fried fritters, so keep the layer fairly thin for more even cooking.
Yes, thawed sakarca can be used for Sakarca fritters. Drain and squeeze it thoroughly after thawing, since frozen greens release water; then chop and mix it with the egg and flour as you would fresh, cooked sakarca.
Store leftover Sakarca fritters in a covered container in the refrigerator once they have cooled. Reheat them in a pan or oven to restore some crispness, and avoid leaving cooked fritters at room temperature for an extended time.
Yes, cooked Sakarca fritters can be frozen, although they may lose some crispness after thawing. Cool them first, freeze them in a single layer, then transfer them to a sealed container; reheat in the oven for a firmer texture.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
41.6µg · 35% DV
Biotin
5.6µg · 19% DV
Vitamin A
96µg · 11% DV
B12
0.26µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Sodium
264mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
76mg · 11% DV
Selenium
5.6µg · 10% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Sakarca fritters are a home-style dish associated with Turkey’s Black Sea region, where sakarca—a wild spring green—is gathered and cooked. The greens are commonly boiled, chopped and mixed with egg, flour and herbs, then spooned into a pan and fried; family recipes vary.
They are crisp at the edges and tender inside, and are served warm or at room temperature. In Turkey they may appear at breakfast, alongside tea, or as part of a meal; elsewhere, they work well as a savoury snack or side. The greens contribute some fibre, while egg and frying make the fritters more substantial. For a lighter version, use less oil and serve them with plain yoghurt or a fresh salad.
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
— Not 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
1.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.