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Zucchini galye Calories
A light vegetable stew made with zucchini, onion, tomato, and olive oil.
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Zucchini galye (250 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 67 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.5 g of carbs, 3.5 g of protein, 10.5 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 30 mg of Vitamin C covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Zucchini galye Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
168
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
14.5g
· 5% DV
Protein
3.5g
· 7% DV
Fat
10.5g
· 13% DV
Fiber
4g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 8% · Fat 57%
Zucchini galye nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (250 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.5 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.45 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 475 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% |
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 1 Serving of Zucchini galye?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 12 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (medium) | 72 g | 48 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 67 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 101 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 190 g | 127 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 335 kcal |
Calculated from 67 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Zucchini galye
What is zucchini galye?
Zucchini galye is a Turkish-style vegetable stew made with zucchini, onion, tomato, and olive oil. The name refers to a home-style preparation rather than one fixed recipe, so cooks may vary the seasoning or add other ingredients.
How do you make zucchini galye without turning the zucchini mushy?
Cut the zucchini into fairly large pieces and add it after the onion and tomato have started cooking. Use only a little water, simmer gently, and stir sparingly; zucchini releases moisture as it cooks and can collapse if left on the heat too long.
Can you make zucchini galye with meat?
Yes, zucchini galye can be made with beef or minced meat as well as in its vegetable-only form. Cook the meat until tender before adding the zucchini, so the zucchini does not become overcooked while the meat finishes.
Do you peel zucchini for zucchini galye?
No, peeling zucchini for zucchini galye is optional. If the skin is tender, wash the zucchini and leave it on; it helps the pieces hold their shape. Peel it only if the skin is particularly tough or you prefer a softer texture.
What can you serve with zucchini galye?
Serve zucchini galye with rice, bulgur, or crusty bread to make a more substantial meal. A spoonful of yogurt or a crisp salad also works well alongside it, especially when the stew is served at room temperature.
Can zucchini galye be made ahead?
Yes, zucchini galye can be cooked ahead and chilled; its flavors often settle as it rests. Cool it promptly, refrigerate it in a covered container, and warm only the portion you need, since repeated reheating can soften the zucchini.
Can you freeze zucchini galye?
Yes, zucchini galye freezes safely, though its texture may be softer and wetter after thawing. Cool it first, freeze it in meal-sized containers, and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating gently on the stove.
Is zucchini galye the same as ratatouille?
No, zucchini galye is not simply another name for ratatouille. Both are vegetable dishes that may include zucchini and tomato, but galye is a Turkish-style stew with its own home-cooking traditions and does not require ratatouille’s customary mix of vegetables.
Can you use yellow squash instead of zucchini in zucchini galye?
Yes, yellow summer squash can replace zucchini in zucchini galye because it cooks in a similar way. Cut it into similarly sized pieces and check it near the end of cooking, since smaller or more tender pieces may soften sooner.
How long does zucchini galye keep in the refrigerator?
Zucchini galye keeps for about 3 days in the refrigerator when cooled promptly and stored in a covered container. Refrigerate leftovers rather than leaving the stew at room temperature, and reheat only what you plan to eat.
Zucchini galye Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin C
30mg · 33% DV
Vitamin E
2.63mg · 18% DV
B6
0.22mg · 13% DV
Folate
50µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Sodium
475mg · 21% DV
Manganese
0.4mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
525mg · 15% DV
Zucchini galye Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Zucchini galye
To burn the 168 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Zucchini galye?
Zucchini galye is a Turkish home-style vegetable stew made by gently cooking zucchini with onion, tomato and olive oil. The zucchini softens and takes on the savoury, slightly sweet flavour of the tomato and onion, while the dish stays moist rather than becoming a thick purée.
In Turkey it may be served warm or at room temperature, often as part of a summer meal and with bread to mop up the juices. For English-speaking cooks, it also works well alongside grains or as a simple plant-based side. It is light and vegetable-focused, with about 67 calories per 100 g; add chickpeas or serve it with rice if you’d like a more filling meal.
How Nutritious Is Zucchini galye?
Nutrient density
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.
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 Zucchini galye 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 Zucchini galye Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Zucchini galye Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Zucchini galye Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.45g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15:1).
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