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Turkish-style small hand-squeezed meatballs cooked in broth
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sulu sıkma köfte (250 g) has 320 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.8 g of carbs, 21 g of protein, 18 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 2 µg of B12 covers 81% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
320
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
17.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
21g
· 42% DV
Fat
18g
· 23% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 22% · Protein 26% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 5.88 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.45 g | |
| Sodium | 670 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 21 g | 42% |
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) | 250 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 15 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 60 g | 77 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 kcal |
| 10 piece (large) | 120 g | 154 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 282 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 448 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 640 kcal |
Calculated from 128 calories per 100 g.
Sulu sıkma köfte is a Turkish dish of small, hand-shaped meatballs simmered in broth, often with tomato paste and seasonings. The meatball mixture commonly includes fine bulgur, which gives the pieces a firmer, grainier texture than many meat-only köfte.
Knead the sulu sıkma köfte mixture thoroughly so the bulgur and meat bind, and shape each piece firmly. Add the meatballs gently to simmering liquid rather than stirring them vigorously; aggressive stirring can break them before they set.
Not exactly. Sulu sıkma köfte is typically made with small, hand-squeezed bulgur-and-meat pieces, while sulu köfte is a broader name for Turkish meatballs served in liquid. Ingredients, shape, and size vary between household and regional recipes.
“Sıkma” refers to squeezing the mixture by hand to shape the small köfte. This gives sulu sıkma köfte its characteristic compact, bite-sized pieces, rather than the larger round or oval meatballs used in some other Turkish dishes.
Serve sulu sıkma köfte with rice pilaf, bulgur pilaf, or bread to accompany its savory broth. A simple salad or a bowl of yogurt adds a fresh, cooling contrast without making the meal feel too heavy.
Yes, you can prepare the mixture or shape the sulu sıkma köfte ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator until cooking. Keep raw meat chilled, and avoid leaving the shaped pieces at room temperature while preparing the rest of the meal.
Yes, cooked sulu sıkma köfte can be frozen with its broth in a sealed, freezer-safe container. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly on the stove; the köfte may become a little softer after freezing.
Reheat leftover sulu sıkma köfte gently in a covered saucepan with its broth, stirring carefully so the small pieces stay intact. Heat until steaming throughout; if the broth has thickened, add a little water to loosen it.
Fine köftelik bulgur is commonly used in sulu sıkma köfte because it softens and binds into small hand-shaped pieces. Coarser pilaf bulgur usually does not blend as smoothly, so the köfte can be harder to shape consistently.
Yes, you can make sulu sıkma köfte without tomato paste by simmering it in a lightly seasoned broth instead. Tomato paste adds color and a tangy, savory flavor, so the finished dish will taste milder without it.
Vitamins
B12
1.95µg · 81% DV
B3
6mg · 38% DV
B6
0.45mg · 26% DV
Biotin
5.25µg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
25µg · 45% DV
Zinc
4.05mg · 37% DV
Phosphorus
240mg · 34% DV
Sodium
670mg · 29% DV
Potassium ⭐
455mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Sulu sıkma köfte is a Turkish dish of small, hand-squeezed meatballs cooked in broth or a seasoned, often tomato-based liquid. The mixture commonly combines minced meat with fine bulgur, onion and spices; recipes vary by region and household, and may include herbs or a little tomato paste.
The meatballs are tender and hearty, and are eaten with a spoon along with their savoury cooking liquid. In Turkey, they are served hot as a home-cooked lunch or dinner, often with yoghurt and salad. The meat contributes protein, while the bulgur makes the dish more substantial. For a lighter meal, keep the broth modest in oil and pair it with a crisp salad rather than extra bread.
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
— 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
5.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.95g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.53g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.