Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Fermented yogurt drink made with sheep yogurt, providing protein and calcium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Ayran made with sheep yogurt (240 g) has 125 calories. That works out to 52 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.6 g of carbs, 6.7 g of protein, 6.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.8 µg of B12 covers 35% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 27 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
125
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
8.6g
· 3% DV
Protein
6.7g
· 13% DV
Fat
6.2g
· 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 29% · Protein 23% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 125 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.2 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.84 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.19 g | |
| Sodium | 432 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.6 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% |
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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 8 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 52 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 172 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 187 kcal |
Calculated from 52 calories per 100 g.
Ayran made with sheep yogurt is a savory, fermented yogurt drink mixed with water and sometimes salt. Sheep yogurt gives it a distinctive dairy flavor, and it is usually served cold alongside meals.
Whisk sheep yogurt with cold water until smooth to make ayran made with sheep yogurt. Add salt if you like, then adjust the water until the drink reaches your preferred thickness.
Yes, it can taste richer and more distinctly yogurty than ayran made with cow’s-milk yogurt. Sheep yogurt’s characteristic flavor comes through, while salt can balance its tanginess.
It can be, because sheep yogurt is often naturally thick and creamy. The final texture depends on how much water you mix in, so add it gradually if you want a thicker drink.
Salt is optional in ayran made with sheep yogurt. A little salt is traditional in many versions and brings out the tangy flavor, but you can leave it out or use less if limiting sodium.
Some separation is normal when ayran made with sheep yogurt stands, as the yogurt and water can settle apart. Stir or shake it before drinking; discard it if it smells off or looks unusually changed.
Keep ayran made with sheep yogurt covered and refrigerated, and drink it while fresh. Do not leave it sitting at room temperature for long, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Ayran made with sheep yogurt pairs well with savory foods such as grilled meat, kebabs, rice dishes, and pastries. Its tangy, cooling taste complements rich or spicy meals.
Yes, a blender works well for making ayran made with sheep yogurt smooth and frothy. Blend briefly, since prolonged blending is unnecessary once the yogurt and water are evenly combined.
It may cause symptoms, because ayran made with sheep yogurt still contains lactose. Fermentation does not remove all of it, so people with lactose intolerance may need to avoid it or follow their clinician’s advice.
Vitamins
B12
0.84µg · 35% DV
B2
0.34mg · 26% DV
B5
0.67mg · 13% DV
Biotin
3.6µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
204mg · 29% DV
Calcium
264mg · 26% DV
Sodium
432mg · 19% DV
Iodine
19µg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
360mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 125 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Ayran made with sheep yogurt is a savoury yogurt drink prepared by whisking sheep’s-milk yogurt with water and, commonly, a little salt. Ayran is closely associated with Turkish cuisine, where it is served at home and in restaurants; this version has the fuller character of sheep yogurt.
Its taste is gently tangy and salty, with a smooth, creamy texture. In Turkey it is often enjoyed chilled alongside kebabs, pide and everyday meals, and it also makes a refreshing drink on a warm day. Sheep yogurt contributes protein and calcium, while giving the drink a richer body than a thinner ayran. Add more water for a lighter consistency and adjust the salt to suit your meal.
Medium
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 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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not 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
SATURATED
3.84g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.34g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.