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Traditional Aegean vegetable, low calorie, rich in fiber and vitamins.
In season: Spring · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Steamed cibes (120 g) has 28 calories. That works out to 23 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.3 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 216 µg of Vitamin K covers 180% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
28
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
4.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 33% · Fat 12%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 28 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 38 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
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) | 120 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 40 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra small) | 60 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 90 g | 21 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 41 kcal |
| 2 serving (double) | 240 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 250 g | 58 kcal |
Calculated from 23 calories per 100 g.
Steamed cibes is a simple preparation of cibes, a leafy vegetable traditionally eaten in Turkey’s Aegean region. Its leaves and tender stems are steamed until soft, then commonly dressed with olive oil and lemon.
Steam cibes after rinsing the leaves and stems thoroughly and cutting any thick stems into smaller pieces. Cook until the leaves are tender and the stems are easy to bite; avoid overcooking, which can make the vegetable limp.
Steamed cibes has a mild, green, slightly earthy taste, with a gentle cabbage-like sharpness. The stems are firmer than the leaves, and a squeeze of lemon or a little olive oil complements its flavor without overpowering it.
Steamed cibes is often served warm or at room temperature with olive oil and lemon, sometimes with garlic. In Aegean-style meals, it can be a meze or a vegetable side alongside fish, beans, or other home-cooked dishes.
Rinse cibes leaves and stems under cool running water, gently separating the leaves so grit can wash away. Trim damaged or woody parts, then let the vegetable drain before steaming; washing it after cooking can make the leaves waterlogged.
No, cibes is not simply another name for kale. Both are leafy vegetables in the cabbage family, but cibes is a distinct regional vegetable associated with Aegean cooking, and its leaves and tender shoots are prepared in their own way.
Cibes can be eaten raw, especially when the leaves are young and tender, but its stems may be tough. Wash it thoroughly and slice it finely for a salad; steaming softens the leaves and stems for a more traditional preparation.
Yes, tender stems are edible and are usually cooked along with the leaves. Because thick stems take longer to soften, cut them smaller or start steaming them before adding the leaves; discard any notably woody sections.
Cool leftover steamed cibes, place it in a covered container, and refrigerate it promptly. Eat it within a few days, and discard it if it develops an unusual smell, a slimy surface, or an obvious change in appearance.
Yes, you can freeze steamed cibes, though it may become softer after thawing. Cool it completely, divide it into portions, and seal them in an airtight container; use thawed cibes in soups or cooked dishes rather than expecting a crisp texture.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
216µg · 180% DV
Vitamin C
39.6mg · 44% DV
Vitamin A
264µg · 29% DV
Folate
78µg · 20% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Iron
2.04mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
384mg · 11% DV
Calcium
104mg · 10% DV
Sodium
38mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Steamed cibes is made from the tender leafy shoots known in Turkey’s Aegean region as cibes, a local brassica green. It is cooked until just tender, keeping some bite, and is especially associated with home cooking around İzmir and nearby coastal towns.
The leaves have a fresh, gently peppery flavour. They are often served warm or at room temperature with olive oil and lemon, as a simple salad or meze alongside fish and other Aegean dishes. Cibes is mostly a light, fibre-rich vegetable: a 100 g portion has 23 calories and 2.8 g of fibre. For a lighter serving, use a modest drizzle of oil and let the lemon bring the brightness.
Very 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
0.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.07g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.11g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.