Grilled meatballs (köfte) calories
1 serving · 180 g: about 350–590 kcal. 262 kcal per 100 g: 23.6 g protein, 4.5 g carbohydrate, 16 g fat.
Estimated recipe. The values are calculated from the standard home recipe below, with the ingredients’ USDA values. A home version can differ by ±25% with the recipe, oil and portion.

In portions
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 180 g | 350–590 kcal |
| 1 piece | 30 g | 60–100 kcal |
Nutrition facts (100 g)
| Energy | 262 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 23.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Saturated fat | 6 g |
| Sodium | 557 mg |
Where the calories come from: protein 37% · carbohydrate 7% · fat 56%.
Which recipe is it calculated from?
The recipe’s ingredients (raw weight) and their calories:
| Ingredient | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef (grilled, 20% fat) | 450 g | 1,215 kcal |
| White bread | 35 g | 93 kcal |
| Onion | 45 g | 18 kcal |
| Salt | 6 g | 0 kcal |
| Cumin | 2 g | 8 kcal |
| Black pepper | 1 g | 3 kcal |
| Total | 1,336 kcal |
The cooked dish weighs 510 g in total: 262 kcal per 100 g, so 1 serving · 180 g has about 470 kcal.
Source: Ayarında recipe; ingredient values from USDA FoodData Central. The same food can vary by ±25% with its variety, recipe and brand.
Frequently asked questions
Grilled meatballs (köfte): how many grams and calories in 1 serving?
1 serving is about 180 g on average and has about 350–590 kcal.
Grilled meatballs (köfte): how many calories in 100 grams?
Per 100 g there are 262 kcal, 23.6 g of protein, 4.5 g of carbohydrate and 16 g of fat.
Grilled meatballs (köfte): how much protein does it have?
Per 100 g there are 23.6 g of protein; 1 serving (180 g) has about 42 g of protein. About 37% of its calories come from protein.
Grilled meatballs (köfte): does it make you gain weight?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own; your weight depends on the day’s total calories. 1 serving (180 g) has about 470 kcal: about 24% of a 2,000 kcal day (the reference on nutrition labels). Its energy density is medium (2.6 kcal per gram). More than half of its calories come from fat.
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