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Traditional North Caucasian wheat and meat soup
In season: Winter · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Yrım kii (220 g) has 242 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 29.7 g of carbs, 11.4 g of protein, 7.7 g of fat and 3.5 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 220 g
242
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
29.7g
· 11% DV
Protein
11.4g
· 23% DV
Fat
7.7g
· 10% DV
Fiber
3.5g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 51% · Protein 20% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 242 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.7 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.64 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 396 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29.7 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% |
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) | 220 g | 242 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 110 g | 121 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 275 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 330 g | 363 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 350 g | 385 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 550 kcal |
| 1 bottle (extra large) | 1000 g | 1100 kcal |
Calculated from 110 calories per 100 g.
Yrım kii is a traditional North Caucasian soup made with wheat and meat. It is a hearty, spoonable dish, and recipes can differ in the wheat used and the thickness of the broth.
Yrım kii has a savory, meat-based broth and a mellow, grain-like flavor from the wheat. Its texture is heartier than a clear soup because the wheat thickens the liquid as it cooks.
Yrım kii comes from the food traditions of the North Caucasus. It is best described by that regional connection rather than assigned to one specific country or community without a more precise local recipe.
To make Yrım kii, simmer meat in water until tender, then cook wheat in the broth until soft. Add liquid as needed so the wheat thickens the soup without making it too dense.
Yes, cooked leftover meat can be used for Yrım kii. Add it to the wheat once the grain is nearly tender, so the meat warms through without becoming dry or breaking apart excessively.
Yrım kii is traditionally described as a soup, though its wheat can make it thick and filling. Add extra broth if you prefer a looser consistency, or cook it down for a more substantial bowl.
Yes, cracked wheat can be used in Yrım kii, but it usually cooks faster and may thicken the broth sooner than whole kernels. Start checking for tenderness early and add broth if needed.
Serve Yrım kii with bread or a fresh, crisp salad for contrast. Because the soup already combines meat and wheat, simple sides work better than another heavy main dish.
Yrım kii keeps for up to 3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. The wheat continues to absorb broth as it sits, so loosen the portion with a little water or stock when reheating.
Yes, you can freeze Yrım kii in airtight, meal-sized portions. The wheat may soften and the soup may thicken after thawing, so stir in water or stock while reheating to restore its consistency.
Vitamins
B12
0.55µg · 23% DV
B3
2.42mg · 15% DV
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
B5
0.51mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Sodium
396mg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
119mg · 17% DV
Selenium
9.24µg · 17% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
209mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Yrım kii is a traditional North Caucasian soup made with wheat and meat. As the wheat cooks, it thickens the broth, while the meat gives the dish a savoury, substantial character.
Served hot, it has a soft, hearty texture with some bite from the wheat. In the Caucasus it is enjoyed as a filling soup; elsewhere, it makes a warming lunch or supper on its own or alongside a fresh salad. Wheat supplies much of its carbohydrate, and each 100 g provides 5.2 g of protein. For a lighter meal, pair it with greens rather than adding bread.
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
— 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
SATURATED
2.64g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.42g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.33g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.