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Refreshing yogurt-based drink with probiotics and a mild spicy kick
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Ayran with hot red pepper (240 g) has 89 calories. That works out to 37 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.7 g of carbs, 4.6 g of protein, 4.3 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 139.2 mg of Phosphorus covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 27 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
89
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
6.7g
· 2% DV
Protein
4.6g
· 9% DV
Fat
4.3g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 32% · Protein 22% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.64 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 624 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 6 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 37 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 67 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 300 g | 111 kcal |
Calculated from 37 calories per 100 g.
Ayran with hot red pepper is a savory, yogurt-based drink made by adding hot red pepper flakes to ayran. It combines ayran’s tangy, refreshing taste with a peppery kick.
Whisk plain yogurt with cold water until smooth, add salt if you like, then stir in hot red pepper flakes. Start with a small pinch and adjust the heat to your taste.
Ayran with hot red pepper tastes tangy and creamy, with a salty note if salt is added and a warming kick from the pepper. The yogurt softens the heat, but the drink can still taste quite spicy.
Yes, it is essentially regular ayran seasoned with hot red pepper flakes. The added pepper changes its heat and flavor, while the yogurt-and-water base remains the same.
Ayran with hot red pepper pairs well with grilled meats, kebabs, and savory flatbreads. Its tangy yogurt base complements rich food, while the pepper adds extra heat rather than cooling the meal.
Yes, pepper flakes can sink or collect at the bottom as ayran with hot red pepper stands. Give it a stir or shake before drinking so the seasoning is spread more evenly.
It may contain live cultures if it is made with yogurt that still has them. The pepper does not add probiotics, and a heat-treated yogurt may not provide live cultures.
It may ease the burning sensation for some people because yogurt contains dairy proteins and fat, but the added hot pepper can also add heat. Choose plain ayran if you want to avoid more spice.
Keep leftover ayran with hot red pepper covered in the refrigerator and drink it promptly. Stir it before serving, since the pepper can settle; discard it if it has been left warm for a long time.
Yes, you can use ayran with hot red pepper where a recipe calls for plain ayran, but expect a spicy flavor. It works best in savory dishes where the added heat suits the other ingredients.
Vitamins
B12
0.43µg · 18% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Biotin
3.6µg · 12% DV
B5
0.43mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Sodium
624mg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
139mg · 20% DV
Calcium
180mg · 18% DV
Iodine
19µg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 89 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Ayran with hot red pepper is a spicy variation on ayran, the Turkish drink made by mixing yogurt with water and usually a little salt. It has a tangy, lightly creamy taste, with the pepper adding gentle heat; it is served cold and shaken or stirred until smooth. In Turkey, ayran commonly accompanies kebabs, pide and other savoury meals, and makes a refreshing choice in warm weather. This version also works alongside grilled foods or a generously seasoned lunch.
Yogurt gives it some protein, but it is primarily a fluid, refreshing drink rather than a substantial snack. Adjust the pepper to your preference, and thin it with a little extra water if you like a lighter consistency.
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
2.64g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.19g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.