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Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs Calories
Traditional Yozgat-style meatballs served with yogurt sauce.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
4 piece (medium) of Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs (120 g) has 186 calories. That works out to 155 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.8 g of carbs, 10.4 g of protein, 8.6 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs Nutrition Facts
Selected: 4 piece (medium) · 120 g
186
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
15.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
10.4g
· 21% DV
Fat
8.6g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 23% · Fat 42%
Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs nutrition facts table · 4 piece (medium) (120 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 186 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.6 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.24 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 468 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% |
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 4 Pieces of Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 4 piece (medium) | 120 g | 186 kcal |
| 2 piece (small) | 60 g | 93 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 155 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 233 kcal |
| 6 piece (large) | 180 g | 279 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 279 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 310 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 220 g | 341 kcal |
| 8 piece (extra large) | 240 g | 372 kcal |
Calculated from 155 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs
What are Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs?
Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs are a regional Turkish dish of small meatballs served with yogurt sauce. The Yozgat-style name identifies a local preparation, though home recipes can differ in the meatball mixture and seasoning.
Where do Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs come from?
Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs come from Yozgat, a province in central Turkey. They belong to Turkey’s broader tradition of serving meat dishes with yogurt, but recipes and serving details vary from household to household.
How are Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs traditionally made?
Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs are made by shaping a seasoned meat mixture into small balls and cooking them before serving with yogurt sauce. Some recipes include fine bulgur as a binder; add the yogurt after cooking rather than boiling it.
What makes Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs different from other Turkish yogurt meatballs?
Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs are associated with the regional Yozgat style, but there is no single standardized recipe that separates every version from other Turkish yogurt meatballs. The meatball mixture, sauce, and finishing touches can vary by cook.
Are Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs served hot or cold?
Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs are usually served warm, with the cooked meatballs topped or accompanied by yogurt sauce. Keep the yogurt from boiling during preparation so it stays smooth, and serve the dish soon after combining.
Does the yogurt sauce for Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs contain garlic?
Often, yes: the yogurt sauce for Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs is commonly flavored with crushed garlic. Garlic is not essential to every household version, so the amount can be adjusted or left out to suit the meal.
What goes well with Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs?
Rice, bulgur pilaf, or bread are natural accompaniments to Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs. A crisp salad or simply cooked vegetables balance the creamy sauce and make a complete meal without competing with the dish’s flavor.
Can Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs be made ahead?
Yes, you can shape the meatballs ahead and refrigerate them in a covered container until cooking. Keep the yogurt sauce separate and add it just before serving; this preserves the sauce’s texture and prevents the meatballs from becoming soggy.
How should you reheat leftover Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs?
Reheat the meatballs gently in a covered pan or microwave until steaming hot, adding a splash of water if they seem dry. Warm them before adding fresh yogurt sauce, rather than heating the sauce until it boils.
Can you freeze Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs?
Yes, freeze the cooked meatballs without the yogurt sauce in an airtight container. Thaw them in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly; make or add fresh yogurt sauce when serving, since freezing can make yogurt sauce grainy.
Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.46µg · 19% DV
Biotin
3.84µg · 13% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
B5
0.54mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Sodium
468mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
118mg · 17% DV
Selenium
7.44µg · 14% DV
Zinc
1.44mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs Glycemic Index
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Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs
To burn the 186 calories in 4 piece (medium) (120 g):
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What is Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs?
Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs is a traditional dish from Yozgat in central Turkey: meatballs served with yogurt sauce. The savory meat and the yogurt’s cool, gently tangy taste make a comforting combination, with a soft contrast between the meatballs and creamy sauce.
In Turkey it is served warm as a main course, often with bread, rice or a fresh salad. Away from its home region, it makes an easy introduction to Anatolian home cooking and can be served family-style at the table. It brings together protein from the meat and yogurt, alongside carbohydrates from the dish’s other ingredients. For a lighter plate, pair it with salad and keep extra bread or rice modest.
How Nutritious Is Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs?
Nutrient density
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.
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 Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs 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 Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs Good For?
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
Yozgat Yogurt Meatballs Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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