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Taflan sauté Calories
Traditional Black Sea dish made by sautéing taflan leaves with oil.
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Taflan sauté (120 g) has 110 calories. That works out to 92 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.7 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 7.3 g of fat and 4.6 g of fiber. Its 198 µg of Vitamin K covers 165% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Taflan sauté Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
110
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
7.7g
· 3% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
7.3g
· 9% DV
Fiber
4.6g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 29% · Protein 9% · Fat 62%
Taflan sauté nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (120 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.3 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.02 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 252 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.7 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% |
| Protein | 2.5 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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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Taflan sauté?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 18 g | 17 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (shredded) | 54 g | 50 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 70 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 83 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 140 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 230 kcal |
Calculated from 92 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Taflan sauté
What is Taflan sauté?
Taflan sauté is a traditional Black Sea vegetable dish made by cooking taflan leaves in oil. Recipes can include additions such as onion, but the leaves and sautéing method are what define the dish described here.
How do you make Taflan sauté?
To make Taflan sauté, wash and sort the leaves, then cook them in oil until tender. Onion is a common home-style addition. If the leaves are tough or noticeably bitter, briefly blanch them and drain before sautéing.
What does Taflan sauté taste like?
Taflan sauté has a cooked leafy-green flavor, with a possible mild bitterness that varies with the leaves. Sautéing in oil softens the greens, while onion, when used, adds sweetness and rounds out their sharper taste.
Are the leaves or the fruit used in Taflan sauté?
Taflan sauté, as described in this dish, is made with taflan leaves rather than the fruit. Taflan is also known for its fruit, so check that you have the correct edible leaves; do not substitute unidentified look-alike plants.
How do you reduce bitterness in Taflan sauté?
Briefly blanching the taflan leaves and discarding the water before sautéing can reduce bitterness. Avoid prolonged boiling, which may make the leaves overly soft and dilute their flavor; adjust the blanching to the leaves you have.
Can you add eggs to Taflan sauté?
Yes, eggs can be added to Taflan sauté near the end of cooking. Stir them through the leaves and cook until set. This is a useful variation, though eggs are not required in the basic leaf-and-oil preparation.
Is Taflan sauté served for breakfast?
Yes, Taflan sauté can be eaten for breakfast, especially with eggs or bread. It also works as a side dish or part of a main meal, so it is not limited to a particular time of day.
What do you serve with Taflan sauté?
Serve Taflan sauté warm with bread, including cornbread, or alongside yogurt and other vegetable dishes. Its earthy leafy flavor pairs well with simple accompaniments that do not overwhelm the greens.
Can you make Taflan sauté ahead and refrigerate it?
Yes, you can cook Taflan sauté ahead. Transfer it to a covered container and refrigerate it promptly rather than leaving it at room temperature; reheat until hot throughout before serving.
Can Taflan sauté be frozen?
Yes, Taflan sauté can be frozen, although the leaves may be softer or wetter after thawing. Freeze it in airtight portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat it in a pan to help excess moisture evaporate.
Taflan sauté Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin K
198µg · 165% DV
Vitamin A
342µg · 38% DV
Vitamin C
21.6mg · 24% DV
Vitamin E
2.28mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.58mg · 25% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Iron
2.52mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
384mg · 11% DV
Sodium
252mg · 11% DV
Taflan sauté Glycemic Index
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GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Taflan sauté
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What is Taflan sauté?
Taflan sauté is a traditional Black Sea dish made by cooking taflan leaves in oil. Taflan, also known as cherry laurel, is familiar in the region; its leaves become tender when cooked and have a distinctive, slightly bitter edge. It is usually served as a vegetable side with a home-cooked meal, and goes naturally with cornbread or other simple dishes. The sauté provides fibre, while much of its energy comes from the oil used in cooking. For a lighter plate, use less oil and serve it alongside a plain grain or another mildly flavoured accompaniment.
How Nutritious Is Taflan sauté?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Taflan sauté Processed?
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.
Does Taflan sauté Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Taflan sauté Good For?
Vegan
✓ 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
Taflan sauté Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.72g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.