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Traditional Anatolian bulgur dish, source of fiber and complex carbs
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Yarmaaşı dish (200 g) has 240 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 45 g of carbs, 7.2 g of protein, 2.4 g of fat and 8.2 g of fiber. Its 1.4 mg of Manganese covers 61% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
240
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
45g
· 16% DV
Protein
7.2g
· 14% DV
Fat
2.4g
· 3% DV
Fiber
8.2g
· 29% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 78% · Protein 13% · Fat 9%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 45 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% |
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) | 200 g | 240 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 350 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 400 g | 480 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Yarmaaşı dish is a traditional Anatolian bulgur-based dish, cooked until the grain is tender. Depending on the household recipe, it may be thick like a pilaf or more broth-like, and is usually seasoned with ingredients such as onion and spices.
Cook Yarmaaşı dish by softening onion with any seasonings, stirring in the bulgur, then adding water or broth and simmering until tender. Keep an eye on the pot and add hot water if needed, since the bulgur absorbs liquid as it cooks.
Bulgur is the defining ingredient in this version of Yarmaaşı dish. Onion, tomato paste, water or broth, and seasonings are common additions, while some family recipes include pulses; there is no single ingredient list shared by every region.
Yarmaaşı dish is part of Anatolian home cooking, rather than a dish reliably tied to one specific town. Names and preparation methods can differ between regions, so local family recipes are often the best guide to its particular style.
Yarmaaşı dish can sit between a soup and a pilaf, depending on how much liquid the cook uses. A brothier version is eaten with a spoon, while a thicker version is served more like a grain side or main dish.
Yarmaaşı dish is a savory bulgur-based food, while aşure is a sweet pudding made with grains, pulses, dried fruit, and nuts. Their names may sound related, but they are different dishes with different ingredients and ways of serving.
Serve Yarmaaşı dish with plain yogurt, pickles, or a fresh salad for contrast. If it is made without meat, beans or chickpeas on the side can make the meal more substantial; a meat-based version may be filling on its own.
Use measured liquid and stop cooking once the bulgur is tender to keep Yarmaaşı dish from turning mushy. It will continue absorbing liquid as it rests, so leave it slightly looser than your preferred serving consistency and avoid prolonged simmering.
Yes, you can freeze leftover Yarmaaşı dish in airtight, portion-sized containers once it has cooled. The bulgur may soften after thawing, so reheat it gently with a splash of water and stir until the texture is even.
People with diabetes can include Yarmaaşı dish in a meal, but its bulgur supplies carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose. Portion size and what else is eaten with it matter; follow your own glucose-management plan for meal portions.
Vitamins
B3
4.2mg · 26% DV
B1
0.26mg · 22% DV
B6
0.36mg · 21% DV
B5
1mg · 20% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1.4mg · 61% DV
Copper
0.4mg · 44% DV
Phosphorus
170mg · 24% DV
Zinc
2mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
220mg · 6% DV
Sodium
16mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Yarmaaşı dish is a traditional Anatolian bulgur preparation, cooked until the grains soften; recipes and consistency vary from one region or household to another. It is a home-style grain dish rather than a fixed recipe, so additions can differ.
In Turkey it is commonly served warm as a filling meal, often with yoghurt, pickles or a fresh salad alongside. For English-speaking readers elsewhere, it works well as a substantial grain side or a simple vegetarian main. Its nutritional character is mostly complex carbohydrates, with some fibre and relatively little fat; it provides 4.1 g of fibre per 100 g. Pair it with vegetables or a salad for a lighter, more balanced plate.
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
— 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
0.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.26g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.