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Wild greens dish, fiber-rich, low-calorie
In season: Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sautéed madimak greens (150 g) has 117 calories. That works out to 78 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.1 g of carbs, 3.6 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 4.8 g of fiber. Its 247.5 µg of Vitamin K covers 206% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
117
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
9.1g
· 3% DV
Protein
3.6g
· 7% DV
Fat
7.2g
· 9% DV
Fiber
4.8g
· 17% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 31% · Protein 12% · Fat 57%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 117 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.05 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 315 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.1 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% |
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) | 150 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 18 g | 14 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (small) | 54 g | 42 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 70 g | 55 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 109 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 210 g | 164 kcal |
| 2 serving (double) | 300 g | 234 kcal |
Calculated from 78 calories per 100 g.
Sautéed madimak greens is a traditional Turkish dish made from madimak, a wild green, cooked with ingredients such as onion and oil. Bulgur is a common addition, and recipes vary by household and region.
To make sautéed madimak greens, wash and finely chop the leaves, then cook them with sautéed onion and oil until tender. Some versions add bulgur and a little water, cooking until the bulgur softens.
Sautéed madimak greens is especially associated with Sivas and the Central Anatolian region of Turkey. Madimak is a traditional wild green there, and local cooks prepare it in several ways.
Sautéed madimak greens has a mild, earthy flavor with a slight tang, softened by cooking with onion and oil. The taste can vary with the age of the leaves and whether the recipe includes bulgur or other additions.
Yes, sautéed madimak greens can be made with dried madimak. Pick through it and rinse it well, then rehydrate and drain it before cooking; dried leaves may need a different amount of water and cooking time than fresh ones.
Bulgur is a common traditional addition to sautéed madimak greens, particularly in Sivas-style recipes, but it is not essential. Add it while the greens are cooking and allow enough time for it to soften.
Sautéed madimak greens is often served with yogurt or ayran and bread. When bulgur is cooked into the dish, it can also be served as a meal on its own.
For sautéed madimak greens, sort through the leaves to remove debris, then rinse them thoroughly in several changes of water. Wild greens can hold soil, so drain them well before chopping and cooking.
Yes, cool sautéed madimak greens and freeze it in meal-sized portions in a sealed container. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly; add yogurt after reheating rather than freezing it with the dish.
Sautéed madimak greens provides fiber from the wild greens, while the amount of oil and any added bulgur affect the finished dish. For a lighter version, use less oil and serve yogurt on the side.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
247.5µg · 206% DV
Vitamin A
352.5µg · 39% DV
Vitamin C
21mg · 23% DV
Folate
72µg · 18% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.69mg · 30% DV
Iron
3.45mg · 19% DV
Copper
0.17mg · 19% DV
Calcium
177mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
480mg · 14% DV
Sodium
315mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Sautéed madimak greens is a home-style dish made from madimak, a wild leafy green traditionally gathered and cooked in parts of Central Anatolia, especially around Sivas. The leaves are usually sautéed with onion and oil; some versions include bulgur. Recipes vary from household to household, and the greens soften considerably as they cook.
Its flavour is gently earthy and herbal, and it is commonly served warm with bread or alongside yoghurt as part of a meal. It is a fibre-containing vegetable dish that is relatively low in calories, though the amount of oil affects how rich it is. Use a light hand with the oil for a less heavy version, or pair it with plain yoghurt and other simple dishes.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.