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High in protein, source of calcium, no fiber
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Bahçıvan String Cheese (28 g) has 81 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.6 g of carbs, 6.7 g of protein, 5.9 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 196 mg of Calcium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 28 g
81
KCAL / 28G
Carbs
0.6g
· 0% DV
Protein
6.7g
· 13% DV
Fat
5.9g
· 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 3% · Protein 33% · Fat 64%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.9 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.78 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 182 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% |
| 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.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 28 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 14 g | 41 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 14 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 serving (shredded) | 40 g | 116 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 56 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 174 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 kcal |
Calculated from 290 calories per 100 g.
Bahçıvan String Cheese is a Turkish dil cheese with a pliable, fibrous texture that can be pulled into strands. It is a processed dairy cheese, commonly eaten as a snack or served at breakfast, and does not need cooking.
Peel Bahçıvan String Cheese lengthwise with your fingers, following the visible strands rather than cutting across them. If it feels too firm to separate easily, let it sit briefly at room temperature, then pull gently.
Bahçıvan String Cheese can stand in for mozzarella on pizza, but the texture may be less even and stretchy. Tear it into small strips and add it sparingly; it works best when you are happy with a more fibrous cheese topping.
No, Bahçıvan String Cheese does not need to be cooked before eating. It can be eaten straight from the package, pulled into strands, or added to a cooked dish if you prefer it warm.
Serve Bahçıvan String Cheese cold and pull it into strands as you eat it. Pair it with crackers, fresh fruit, or vegetables for a simple snack; avoid leaving it unrefrigerated for an extended time.
Keep Bahçıvan String Cheese covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator once opened. Use clean hands or utensils when taking a portion, and return the rest to the fridge promptly to help preserve its texture and freshness.
Yes, Bahçıvan String Cheese can be frozen, though thawing may make its texture less supple and more crumbly. Freeze it in a sealed portion and use it in cooked dishes after thawing rather than expecting the original snack texture.
Bahçıvan String Cheese is stringy because the cheese curd is worked and stretched during production, aligning it into fibers. Those fibers separate when you pull the cheese, which is why it is often eaten in strips.
Yes, Bahçıvan String Cheese can be used in a grilled cheese sandwich. Tear it into thin strands and spread them across the bread for more even heating; its melt may be less uniform than a cheese made specifically for melting.
It is better not to give Bahçıvan String Cheese to dogs as a regular treat. Cheese can be salty and fatty, and some dogs do not tolerate dairy well; even a small amount may cause digestive upset in sensitive dogs.
Vitamins
B12
0.31µg · 13% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
Vitamin A
50.4µg · 6% DV
Biotin
0.7µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Calcium
196mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
134mg · 19% DV
Sodium
182mg · 8% DV
Zinc
0.78mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
27mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 81 calories in 1 piece (medium) (28 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.
Bahçıvan String Cheese is a Turkish dil peyniri, a mild, soft cheese with a springy texture that separates into strands. Its gentle milky taste makes it easy to eat on its own, and in Turkey it commonly appears at breakfast or as a simple snack. Pull it into strips and serve with bread, tomatoes or olives; it also works well on a casual cheese board.
It is protein-rich, with 24 g of protein per 100 g, and contains very little carbohydrate. For a lighter snack, pair a modest portion with fresh vegetables or fruit rather than adding several other rich foods.
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 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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.78g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.62g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.