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Creamy, mildly salty, traditional Turkish cheese
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Baltalı Büş Cheese (30 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 5.4 g of protein, 7.8 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: 1 slice (medium) · 30 g
96
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.8g
· 0% DV
Protein
5.4g
· 11% DV
Fat
7.8g
· 10% 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 23% · Fat 74%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.95 g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 255 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% |
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 slice (medium) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 25 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 45 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 256 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 200 g | 640 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Baltalı Büş cheese is a traditional Turkish cheese with a creamy texture and mildly salty taste. It is minimally processed; the available product information does not specify a particular milk type or a detailed production method.
Baltalı Büş cheese tastes mildly salty and creamy rather than sharply tangy. Its gentle flavour makes it easy to eat on its own or pair with fresh vegetables and bread.
The available information does not identify whether Baltalı Büş cheese is made from cow’s, sheep’s, or goat’s milk. Its texture and taste do not establish the milk source, so use the producer’s ingredient information if that detail matters.
Baltalı Büş cheese will soften when heated, but its exact melting behaviour is not specified. For a hot sandwich or baked dish, try a small amount first; creamy cheeses can become soft without turning into a smooth, stretchy melt.
Keep Baltalı Büş cheese refrigerated after opening, sealed in an airtight container or wrapped well. Use a clean knife when serving and return it to the fridge promptly instead of leaving it at room temperature.
Yes, Baltalı Büş cheese can be frozen, but freezing may make its creamy texture crumbly or watery after thawing. It is better suited to use in cooked dishes after freezing than to serving in neat slices.
Baltalı Büş cheese can replace feta in some sandwiches, salads, or baked dishes, but the result will be creamier and less assertively salty. Reduce added salt and taste the dish before seasoning further.
Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and crusty bread pair well with Baltalı Büş cheese. Their freshness balances the cheese’s creamy texture and mild saltiness, making them practical choices for a simple snack or cheese board.
You should not assume Baltalı Büş cheese is lactose-free: its lactose content is not specified, and dairy cheeses vary. If you are sensitive to lactose, use your own tolerance and any reliable product-specific lactose information to guide your choice.
Baltalı Büş cheese is suitable during pregnancy only if it is made with pasteurized milk and kept properly refrigerated. The available product information does not confirm pasteurization, so check with the producer or ask your healthcare professional before eating it.
Vitamins
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
Vitamin A
78µg · 9% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B5
0.14mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Calcium
195mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
126mg · 18% DV
Sodium
255mg · 11% DV
Zinc
0.81mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
27mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Baltalı Büş cheese is a traditional Turkish cheese made from milk. It has a creamy texture and a gently salty flavour, making it enjoyable on its own as well as alongside other foods.
In Turkey, it’s often served at breakfast with bread, tomatoes and olives, or added to sandwiches and cheese plates. For readers elsewhere, it works much the same way: try it with crusty bread, fresh vegetables or crackers. It is relatively high in fat and provides protein, so a moderate slice with plenty of vegetables makes a balanced, satisfying snack.
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 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
— 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
4.95g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.33g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.