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Traditional mild, soft-textured soup prepared with fermented tarhana
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Teething Tarhana Soup (200 g) has 98 calories. That works out to 49 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.2 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 2.2 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 86 mg of Phosphorus covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
98
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
17.2g
· 6% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
2.2g
· 3% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 13% · Fat 20%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 230 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 3.4 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 cup (medium) | 200 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 7 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 180 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 250 g | 123 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 147 kcal |
Calculated from 49 calories per 100 g.
Teething tarhana soup is a mild, soft soup made with fermented tarhana. The name reflects a Turkish tradition of serving it around the time a baby gets teeth; it does not contain a special ingredient that helps teeth come through.
Teething tarhana soup may be offered when a baby is ready for complementary foods, with a suitable texture and a low-salt recipe. Tarhana ingredients vary, so check what was used; ask your pediatrician if your baby has a medical condition or specific feeding needs.
To make teething tarhana soup, first whisk the tarhana with cold water until smooth, then cook it in a saucepan while stirring. Add hot water as it thickens to reach the desired consistency, and keep stirring to prevent lumps.
The basic ingredients are tarhana and water, but the tarhana itself may include fermented dairy, grains, vegetables, or other ingredients depending on the recipe. For homemade soup, check the tarhana recipe rather than assuming every variety has the same ingredients.
Teething tarhana soup is generally regular tarhana soup prepared with a mild taste and a smooth, easy-to-eat consistency. The name describes its traditional association with babies who are teething, rather than a distinct type of tarhana with a fixed recipe.
Teething tarhana soup should have a texture your baby can manage safely, based on their current eating skills. Add water to thin it or stir thoroughly to break up lumps, and supervise your baby while they eat.
For a baby’s teething tarhana soup, avoid adding salt and strong spices. Tarhana can already contain salt, so check the ingredients before seasoning; adults can add seasoning to their own portions afterward.
Teething tarhana soup can taste mildly tangy because tarhana is fermented, though the flavor varies with the recipe and variety used. A sour smell that seems unusual or any visible mold is a reason to discard the tarhana.
Store teething tarhana soup in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within a few days. Take a baby’s portion with a clean spoon, and discard any soup left in the baby’s bowl rather than returning it to storage.
Yes, you can freeze teething tarhana soup in meal-sized portions once it has cooled. Thaw and reheat it thoroughly, stir well, and do not refreeze it; add a little water if the texture becomes too thick.
Vitamins
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.6µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
86mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.24mg · 10% DV
Sodium
230mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Teething Tarhana Soup is a soft, mild soup made by cooking tarhana—a Turkish fermented mixture commonly based on yoghurt, flour and vegetables—with water or stock. Recipes vary between regions and households; this version is usually made smooth and easy to spoon, rather than strongly seasoned.
It is served warm as a small meal, traditionally for babies who are ready for complementary foods, and can also be enjoyed as a light soup. Its gently tangy flavour comes from the fermented tarhana. The soup is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with 49 calories per 100 g. Adjust the thickness with water and keep the seasoning restrained for a milder bowl.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
0.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.64g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.