How Many Calories in Yayla Soup (Yayla Çorbası)?
One bowl of yayla soup (250 g) is about 150 calories. With 60 kcal per 100 grams, this yogurt classic is one of the lightest of the traditional soups.
Yayla Soup (Yayla Çorbası) nutrition facts
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 bowl (250 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 kcal | 150 kcal |
| Carbs | 8 g | 20 g |
| Protein | 3 g | 7.5 g |
| Fat | 2 g | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 1.3 g |
Calories by portion
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bowl | 250 g | 150 kcal |
| 1 small bowl | 200 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon | 20 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 large bowl | 300 g | 180 kcal |
Values are approximate, based on average recipes; they vary with ingredients, portion size and cooking method.
Activity equivalent
The energy in one serving of Yayla Soup (Yayla Çorbası) (250 g, 150 kcal) is roughly equivalent to:
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For informational purposes only — not medical advice. If you have symptoms or a medical condition, consult a doctor.
Where yogurt, rice and an egg-flour tempering meet mint, yayla soup is one of the most soothing flavors of Anatolian cuisine. Don't be fooled by its white, velvety texture looking rich; because its body is water and yogurt, the calories per bowl are low. What pushes the value up are the amount of rice, the flour-egg ratio in the tempering, and the mint-butter sauce drizzled over before serving.
Looking at the nutrition profile, per 100 grams you'll find 3 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 2 g fat; the calories are only 60 kcal. The protein comes from yogurt and the carbohydrate from rice. This light balance makes yayla soup both a meal starter and a calm option you can have late in the day.
How Many Calories in a Bowl of Yayla Soup?
A full bowl (250 g) comes to about 150 kcal; a small bowl (200 g) is 120 kcal, and a taste-sized tablespoon (20 g) is around 12 kcal.
The minted butter heated and poured on top, though a small touch in appearance, can add about 30-50 kcal to the bowl. Home-style yayla soup served plain is the closest to these values.
What Makes Yayla Soup So Light?
The secret lies in the simplicity of the ingredient list: the body of the soup is made of water and yogurt, and rice is used only in a small amount for consistency and satiety. Since there are no steps like frying or sauteing in plenty of oil, the energy density stays low. The protein the yogurt provides makes the bowl satisfying despite the low calories; this pair offers lightness and fullness at the same time.
Does Yayla Soup Cause Weight Gain?
When had in a standard portion, it is not a soup that will upset the daily balance. Its calories are already in the lower band of soups; the points to watch are the butter added on top and the amount of bread eaten alongside. When you want to lighten dinner, a bowl of yayla soup with a salad makes a practical and balanced pair.
How Many Calories in a Large Bowl of Yayla Soup?
The 1 large bowl (300 g) often seen at restaurants and soup houses is about 180 kcal. Because yayla soup is light, even if the bowl grows the count doesn't get out of control; the difference from a standard bowl stays under even a slice of bread. So sizing up the bowl because you weren't full is a far more innocent move than with most dishes. The real variable is again the serving details: the butter drizzled over the large bowl grows along with the bowl, and the time spent with the bread basket gets longer too. On the day you choose the large bowl, keeping the bread to a single slice leaves the total still at a light-meal level.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the protein in yayla soup come from?
Largely from yogurt. A bowl (250 g) has about 7.5 g protein; the egg in the tempering also makes a small contribution.
Are yayla soup and yogurt soup the same thing?
Largely yes; in many regions the same recipe is called by different names. The detail that sets yayla soup apart is usually the use of mint and rice.
Which is lighter, yayla soup or chicken soup?
Both are on the light end and their values are very close to each other. The choice comes down to palate rather than calories: a yogurt-and-mint taste, or the warmth of chicken broth?
How much of a daily calorie intake does Yayla Soup (Yayla Çorbası) provide?
One serving of Yayla Soup (Yayla Çorbası) (250 g) has about 150 kcal — roughly 8% of an average 2,000-calorie daily intake.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of Yayla Soup (Yayla Çorbası)?
In 100 g of Yayla Soup (Yayla Çorbası), the energy split is roughly 52% carbs, 19% protein and 29% fat.
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