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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Vegan Boiled Stuffed Meatball (120 g) has 174 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.2 g of carbs, 6.1 g of protein, 5.4 g of fat and 5.3 g of fiber. Its 0.7 mg of Manganese covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 120 g
174
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
30.2g
· 11% DV
Protein
6.1g
· 12% DV
Fat
5.4g
· 7% DV
Fiber
5.3g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 13% · Fat 25%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 174 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.66 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 252 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% |
| Protein | 6.1 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 piece (medium) | 60 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 65 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 120 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 218 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 180 g | 261 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 240 g | 348 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 363 kcal |
Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.
A Vegan Boiled Stuffed Meatball has a shell commonly made with fine bulgur and semolina or flour, wrapped around a plant-based filling. The filling can use onion, spices, lentils or plant-based mince, and some recipes include walnuts.
Boil a Vegan Boiled Stuffed Meatball gently in salted water until the shell is tender. Lower each one carefully into the water, avoid overcrowding the pot, and lift them out with a slotted spoon so the shells do not split.
A Vegan Boiled Stuffed Meatball may fall apart if its bulgur dough is too dry, poorly kneaded, or not sealed around the filling. Patch cracks before cooking and keep the water at a gentle boil rather than letting it churn vigorously.
A boiled Vegan Boiled Stuffed Meatball has a tender shell, while a fried one develops a crisp, browned exterior from cooking in oil. Both versions can have a bulgur-based shell and a savory filling, though recipes may adjust the dough for each method.
A Vegan Boiled Stuffed Meatball can be filled with sautéed onion, spices, lentils, or plant-based mince. Walnuts are also used in some versions. Let the filling cool before shaping the dumplings; a hot or wet filling can make sealing harder.
A Vegan Boiled Stuffed Meatball is often served with lemon, fresh herbs, and a salad. A tomato or pepper-based sauce also works well, while plant-based yogurt can add a cooling contrast to the spiced filling.
Yes, freeze a Vegan Boiled Stuffed Meatball uncooked so it is ready to boil later. Arrange the pieces separately until firm, then transfer them to a sealed container; cook them from frozen in gently boiling water to reduce handling and cracking.
Store leftover Vegan Boiled Stuffed Meatball in a covered container in the refrigerator rather than leaving it at room temperature. Reheat it gently in hot water or steam; vigorous stirring can break the softened bulgur shell.
The Vegan Boiled Stuffed Meatball is a plant-based take on içli köfte, a stuffed bulgur dish strongly associated with southeastern Turkish cuisine. Similar stuffed bulgur dishes are found across the wider Middle East, with different shapes, fillings, and cooking methods.
Keep the Vegan Boiled Stuffed Meatball dough moist and pliable, and smooth any cracks with wet fingers before adding the filling. Use a modest amount of filling, then seal the opening completely so water cannot enter during boiling.
Vitamins
B1
0.17mg · 14% DV
B6
0.22mg · 13% DV
B3
1.98mg · 12% DV
Folate
38.4µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.74mg · 32% DV
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
139mg · 20% DV
Magnesium
55mg · 13% DV
Sodium
252mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
246mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Vegan Boiled Stuffed Meatball is the listing name for vegan haşlama içli köfte: a Turkish stuffed bulgur dumpling shaped around a savoury plant-based filling and cooked in water. İçli köfte is especially associated with southeastern Turkey, and vegan fillings commonly use legumes, onion and spices.
Boiling gives the dumplings a tender, gently chewy shell rather than the crisp finish of fried versions. They are usually served warm, often with lemon and fresh greens or salad, as a snack or part of a meal. Bulgur and legumes make them a source of fibre and plant protein; each 100 g provides 4.4 g of fibre. For a lighter plate, pair them with salad instead of a rich sauce.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ 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
0.66g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.42g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.14g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.