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Fresh, salty, ball-shaped cow's milk cheese
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
5 piece (medium) of Aknaz misket cheese (30 g) has 83 calories. That works out to 275 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 5.1 g of protein, 6.6 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 195 mg of Calcium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 5 piece (medium) · 30 g
83
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.8g
· 0% DV
Protein
5.1g
· 10% DV
Fat
6.6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 4% · Protein 25% · Fat 71%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 83 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 285 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 piece (medium) | 30 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 6 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 138 kcal |
| 10 piece (large) | 60 g | 165 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 275 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 275 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 120 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 200 g | 550 kcal |
Calculated from 275 calories per 100 g.
Aknaz misket cheese is a fresh, salty cow’s-milk cheese shaped into small balls. It is commonly eaten cold, and the package gives the product-specific ingredient and storage details.
Aknaz misket cheese tastes mild and milky with a noticeable salty edge. Its fresh, soft texture makes it easy to eat as-is; pair it with unsalted bread or fresh vegetables if you want to balance the saltiness.
No, Aknaz misket cheese is not mozzarella. Although both are fresh cheeses, their production and texture can differ, so don’t expect Aknaz misket cheese to have mozzarella’s characteristic stretch when heated.
You can eat Aknaz misket cheese straight from the package, served cold. Add the small balls to a snack plate, sandwich, or salad, or pair them with bread and fresh vegetables for a simple serving.
Aknaz misket cheese softens when heated, but it may not melt into a smooth, stretchy layer. Try a small amount before using it in a hot recipe, especially if you are counting on a particular texture.
Yes, you can add Aknaz misket cheese to pizza, but it may behave differently from mozzarella and release moisture as it heats. Add it in small pieces and test the result before using it as your main pizza cheese.
Keep opened Aknaz misket cheese refrigerated in a clean, covered container. If the package contains liquid, storing the cheese with that liquid can help prevent it from drying out; follow the package’s instructions for use after opening.
Yes, Aknaz misket cheese can be frozen, though freezing may make its fresh texture crumbly after thawing. Use thawed cheese in cooked dishes rather than expecting it to keep its original texture on a cold platter.
No, Aknaz misket cheese does not need rinsing before you eat it. If its surface tastes too salty, a quick rinse may reduce some surface salt, but it will not remove salt throughout the cheese.
Yes, Aknaz misket cheese can be crumbled into pastry filling. Combine it with herbs or vegetables, and taste the mixture before adding salt because the cheese itself may already make the filling salty.
Vitamins
B12
0.45µg · 19% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
66µg · 7% DV
Biotin
0.75µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Calcium
195mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
126mg · 18% DV
Sodium
285mg · 12% DV
Zinc
0.81mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
24mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 83 calories in 5 piece (medium) (30 g):
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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.
Aknaz misket cheese is a fresh, salty cow’s-milk cheese shaped into small balls. The name refers to its rounded form, so it can be served whole rather than sliced. It is a Turkish-style cheese sold as a ready-to-serve product.
In Turkey, it fits naturally on a breakfast table with bread, olives, tomatoes and cucumber, and can also be enjoyed alongside tea. Its moist, tender bite and pronounced saltiness work well in a simple mezze-style spread, too. With 17 g of protein per 100 g, it contributes protein as well as a notable amount of fat. Pair it with fresh vegetables and unsalted bread, or use a modest handful when adding it to a meal.
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.
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 3
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
✓ 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
4.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.65g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.15g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.