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Our database contains 111 foods in the Traditional Bulgarian category, each with a complete 14-nutrient profile per 100g.

Use the table above and sort by protein. As a rule of thumb, we only label a food “high in protein” at ≥20g per 100g, and a “good source of protein” at ≥10g per 100g.

For protein, we use grams per 100g (high ≥20g, good source ≥10g). For fiber and the micronutrients we track (calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin D), we use % Daily Value per 100g (high ≥20% DV, good source ≥10% DV).

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Traditional Bulgarian foods reflect centuries of culinary heritage, combining fresh local ingredients with time-tested preparation methods. These dishes feature a rich variety of vegetables, dairy, and grains, offering diverse nutritional profiles across the full spectrum of Bulgarian cuisine.

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Traditional Bulgarian

Traditional Bulgarian foods reflect centuries of culinary heritage, combining fresh local ingredients with time-tested preparation methods. These dishes feature a rich variety of vegetables, dairy, and grains, offering diverse nutritional profiles across the full spectrum of Bulgarian cuisine.

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🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Ajvar (Pepper Relish)

90 kcal2 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Grilled Trout (cooked)

214 kcal25 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Meze with Onion

185 kcal10 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Spinach Banitsa

248 kcal7 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Banitsa (Cheese pastry, classic)

289 kcal11 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
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Gyuvech (Vegetable Stew)

85 kcal5 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Milk Salad (Snezhanka) (prepared)

52 kcal3 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Spinach Soup (cooked)

33 kcal2 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Banitsa (Cheese Pastry)

293 kcal9 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Gyuvech with Meat (cooked)

105 kcal7 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Moussaka

148 kcal8 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Stewed Spinach (cooked)

109 kcal5 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Bean Soup

68 kcal4 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
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Gyuveche (Clay Pot Stew)

110 kcal8 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
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Nadenitsa na skara (Grilled sausage)

280 kcal18 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Stuffed Peppers

115 kcal6 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Beef Tripe, cooked

94 kcal15 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
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Homemade Lyutenitsa (prepared)

111 kcal1 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
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Ovcharska Salata (Shepherd's Salad)

95 kcal5 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
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Stuffed Peppers (cooked)

137 kcal6 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
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Beet Salad (prepared)

82 kcal3 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Imam Bayalda (cooked)

87 kcal1 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Palachinki (Crepes)

195 kcal6 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Sujuk (Spicy Sausage)

380 kcal20 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Bob chorba (Bean soup, classic)

69 kcal3 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Imam Bayildi

95 kcal2 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
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Pan-Fried Kashkaval (cooked)

421 kcal24 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Tarator (Cold Soup)

38 kcal2 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Boiled Beef Tongue (cooked)

207 kcal13 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Kachamak (Cornmeal Dish)

145 kcal4 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
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Pan-Fried Lamb Liver (cooked)

287 kcal21 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Tarator Cold Soup (prepared)

84 kcal3 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
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Breaded Fried Kashkaval (cooked)

384 kcal18 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Kapama (Meat Dish)

185 kcal14 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
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Parjolatа (Breaded pork cutlet)

289 kcal20 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Tripe Soup

62 kcal5 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Cabbage Salad (prepared)

82 kcal1 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Katmi (Thick Crepes)

225 kcal7 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Patatnik (potato and cheese dish)

170 kcal6 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Turshiya (Mixed Pickles)

25 kcal1 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Carp Plakia (cooked)

127 kcal8 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Katmi with cheese

261 kcal10 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Pickled Cucumbers (prepared)

19 kcal1 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Tutmanik (Cheese Bread)

310 kcal10 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Chicken Liver with Onions

165 kcal20 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
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Kavarma (Pork Stew)

165 kcal12 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Pitka (Traditional Bread)

275 kcal8 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Vegetable Soup (cooked)

24 kcal1 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Chicken Soup

45 kcal4 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Kebapche (Bulgarian Kebab)

245 kcal16 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Popara (Bread Breakfast)

168 kcal6 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Banitsa with leek

262 kcal7 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Chicken soup with noodles (Pileshka supa)

65 kcal6 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Kebapche (Grilled meat kebab, 1 piece)

324 kcal22 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Pork Chop, grilled (cooked)

235 kcal32 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Banitsa with pumpkin

220 kcal5 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Chicken with Rice (cooked)

151 kcal10 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Kiselo mlyako soup (tarator variant)

55 kcal3 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Pork with Sauerkraut (cooked)

144 kcal7 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Bob chorba with sausage

92 kcal4 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Chushka Byurek

125 kcal6 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Kiselo Zele (Sauerkraut)

19 kcal1 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Rice Pudding

98 kcal3 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Chomlek (Lamb Stew)

135 kcal11 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Drob sarma (lamb offal in caul)

195 kcal15 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Kyopolou (Eggplant Spread)

58 kcal1 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Rice Side Dish (cooked)

170 kcal3 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Imambayalda (Stuffed Eggplant)

85 kcal2 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Fish Soup (cooked)

34 kcal2 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Kyufte (Bulgarian Meatball)

235 kcal15 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Roast Lamb (cooked)

346 kcal31 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Kadaif (Shredded pastry dessert)

422 kcal6 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
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Fried Potatoes (cooked)

207 kcal2 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Kyufte (Grilled meat patty, 1 piece)

311 kcal20 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Roasted Chicken Thighs (cooked)

327 kcal33 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Katak (Spiced Cheese Spread)

265 kcal11 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Fried White Cheese (cooked)

317 kcal15 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Lentil Soup

56 kcal4 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Roasted red peppers (Bulgarian)

30 kcal1 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Katino meze (Pork liver stew)

110 kcal10 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Fried Zucchini

145 kcal3 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Lukanka (Bulgarian Salami)

450 kcal22 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Sach (meat and vegetables on hot plate)

135 kcal12 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Kurban Chorba (Lamb Soup)

65 kcal5 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Garniture (Roasted mixed vegetables)

96 kcal1 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Lutenitsa (Pepper Spread)

72 kcal2 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Sarmi (Stuffed Cabbage Leaves)

135 kcal7 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Pastarma (Cured Beef)

195 kcal32 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Green Bean Stew

72 kcal2 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Lyutenitsa (Pepper and tomato spread, homemade)

67 kcal1 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Sarmi (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

145 kcal6 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Pirozhki (Small stuffed pastry)

280 kcal8 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Grilled Chicken Breast (cooked)

187 kcal30 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Mashed Potatoes (cooked)

125 kcal2 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Sarmi (Stuffed Leaves)

130 kcal5 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Plakiya (Fish Bake)

95 kcal12 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Grilled Fish (cooked)

194 kcal21 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Meatball Soup (cooked)

53 kcal3 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Sarmi (Vine leaf rolls)

159 kcal7 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Shkembe chorba with garlic and vinegar

80 kcal6 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Grilled Kebapche (cooked)

334 kcal22 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Mekitsa (Fried Dough)

340 kcal7 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Shishche (Pork skewers)

166 kcal19 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Tikvenik (Pumpkin Pastry)

235 kcal4 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Grilled Meatballs (cooked)

283 kcal19 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Mekitsi (Fried Dough)

310 kcal6 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Shopska Salad

78 kcal4 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Zelnik (Leek Pastry)

220 kcal5 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Grilled Pork Ribs (cooked)

438 kcal22 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Meshana skara (mixed grill)

220 kcal22 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
🇧🇬Traditional Bulgarian

Snezhanka (Yogurt Cucumber)

45 kcal3 g protein
Per 100g · Calibr8 Verified
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