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Fiber-rich traditional herb dish with yogurt, relatively low in calories
In season: Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sauteed madimak with yogurt (180 g) has 122 calories. That works out to 68 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.2 g of carbs, 5.8 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 4.1 g of fiber. Its 261 µg of Vitamin K covers 217% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
122
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
9.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
5.8g
· 12% DV
Fat
7.2g
· 9% DV
Fiber
4.1g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 29% · Protein 19% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 122 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.52 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 288 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% |
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) | 180 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 20 g | 14 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (small) | 60 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 90 g | 61 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 160 g | 109 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 350 g | 238 kcal |
Calculated from 68 calories per 100 g.
Sautéed madimak with yogurt is a Turkish dish made from madimak, a wild leafy herb, cooked until tender and served with yogurt. Recipes often include onion, and some versions add grains or other ingredients.
Sautéed madimak with yogurt is made by cleaning and finely chopping the herb, then cooking it with onion and a little oil until tender. Take it off the heat before adding yogurt, or serve the yogurt on top.
Sautéed madimak with yogurt is associated with central Anatolian cooking in Turkey, especially the Sivas region. Madimak is a spring wild herb there, and households adapt the sautéed dish to local and family traditions.
Madimak in sautéed madimak with yogurt has a distinctive mild, green, herb-like flavor rather than the taste of a common cultivated leafy vegetable. The yogurt adds a cool tang, while onion can make the cooked dish sweeter.
For sautéed madimak with yogurt, pick through the leaves to remove stray plants and debris, then rinse them repeatedly in plenty of water. Madimak grows close to the ground, so washing carefully helps remove grit before chopping.
Yes, sautéed madimak with yogurt can be made with dried madimak as well as fresh. Soak the dried herb first, then drain it before cooking; this helps it soften and cook more evenly.
Sautéed madimak with yogurt can be served warm or chilled. A common approach is to serve the cooked madimak warm with cool yogurt on top; keeping the yogurt out of the pan helps preserve its texture.
Sautéed madimak with yogurt goes well with bread or bulgur pilaf and can be part of a larger Turkish home meal. Its yogurt topping already adds a tangy element, so it needs no rich sauce to serve alongside.
Sautéed madimak with yogurt keeps for about two days in a covered container in the refrigerator. For the best texture, store the cooked madimak and yogurt separately, then add the yogurt when you serve each portion.
You can freeze the sautéed madimak, but it is better to leave the yogurt out. Yogurt may separate or turn watery after thawing; freeze the cooled herb in portions, reheat it, and add fresh yogurt before serving.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
261µg · 217% DV
Vitamin A
297µg · 33% DV
Vitamin C
19.8mg · 22% DV
Folate
68.4µg · 17% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.56mg · 24% DV
Calcium
212mg · 21% DV
Iron
3.42mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
130mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
522mg · 15% DV
Sodium
288mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Sauteed madimak with yogurt is a traditional dish made with madimak, a wild edible herb especially associated with Sivas and the surrounding region of central Anatolia. The leaves and tender stems are cleaned, chopped and cooked in a pan; recipes vary, and yogurt may be spooned over the dish or served alongside it.
Madimak has a gently earthy, herbal flavour and softens as it cooks. In Turkey, it is eaten with bread or as part of a home-cooked meal, often with garlicky yogurt. It offers fibre while remaining relatively light, at 68 calories per 100 g. Serve it with bulgur or bread for a more substantial meal, or keep the yogurt on the side so everyone can add as much as they like.
High
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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
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.