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Brothy meatball stew
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Yuvalama meatballs stew (250 g) has 295 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.3 g of carbs, 21 g of protein, 16 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 2.1 µg of B12 covers 85% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
295
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
15.3g
· 6% DV
Protein
21g
· 42% DV
Fat
16g
· 21% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 21% · Protein 29% · Fat 50%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 295 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 5.25 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 725 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 21 g | 42% |
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) | 250 g | 295 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 30 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 75 g | 89 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 125 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 283 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 413 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 531 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Yuvalama meatballs stew is a traditional Turkish dish of tiny meat-and-rice dumplings simmered in a savory broth, often with chickpeas and a yogurt-based finish. It is especially associated with Gaziantep and is more elaborate than an everyday meatball soup.
Yuvalama meatballs stew is made by rolling seasoned ground meat and rice into very small dumplings, then simmering them with chickpeas in broth. Many versions finish with a yogurt-and-egg mixture, tempered with hot broth so it blends smoothly.
Yuvalama meatballs stew comes from southeastern Turkey and is particularly linked to Gaziantep. The dish is known for the time-consuming task of shaping its unusually small dumplings, and it is often prepared for celebrations and family gatherings.
Yuvalama meatballs stew is often served with rice pilaf, fresh bread, or a simple salad. Because the stew is filling and may already contain chickpeas and a yogurt sauce, lighter sides usually complement it best.
The meatballs in yuvalama meatballs stew are traditionally tiny so each spoonful combines dumplings with broth and chickpeas. Their small size is also part of what distinguishes yuvalama from ordinary Turkish meatball soups.
Often, yes: yuvalama meatballs stew is commonly finished with a yogurt-based sauce, though recipes vary. The yogurt is usually tempered with hot broth before it is stirred into the pot to help prevent curdling.
Yes, yuvalama meatballs stew can be frozen, but its yogurt-based sauce may separate or become grainy after thawing. For better texture, freeze the cooked dumplings and broth before adding the yogurt finish, then prepare that sauce when reheating.
Yuvalama meatballs stew keeps for about 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cool it promptly, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is thoroughly hot.
Yes, yuvalama meatballs stew can be served for breakfast during Bayram in Gaziantep, where it is part of festive food traditions. It is a substantial savory meal rather than a typical everyday breakfast dish.
Yuvalama meatballs stew stands out for its very small meat-and-rice dumplings and its common combination of chickpeas with a yogurt-based finish. Turkish meatball soups vary widely, but they do not necessarily use this particular combination or the same labor-intensive dumpling preparation.
Vitamins
B12
2.05µg · 85% DV
B3
6mg · 38% DV
B6
0.45mg · 26% DV
Biotin
5.25µg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
25µg · 45% DV
Zinc
4.13mg · 38% DV
Phosphorus
240mg · 34% DV
Sodium
725mg · 32% DV
Potassium ⭐
420mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Yuvalama meatballs stew is a traditional dish associated with Gaziantep and southeastern Turkey. It features small meatballs, often made with rice or fine bulgur, simmered in a savoury broth; chickpeas are common, and some versions have a yoghurt-based finish.
It is usually served hot as a filling main meal, with bread or rice alongside. The broth makes it comforting and spoonable, while the meatballs provide protein; the dish is relatively low in fibre. For a lighter bowl, use a modest amount of oil and serve plenty of broth and chickpeas alongside the meatballs.
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
5.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.