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Soft, salty Turkish cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Bazlama cheese (30 g) has 78 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.9 g of carbs, 4.5 g of protein, 6.3 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.3 µg of B12 covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 30 g
78
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.9g
· 0% DV
Protein
4.5g
· 9% DV
Fat
6.3g
· 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 5% · Protein 23% · Fat 72%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 78 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.96 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 234 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.9 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 4.5 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 slice (medium) | 30 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 39 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 45 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 156 kcal |
| 2 slice (double) | 60 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 195 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 312 kcal |
Calculated from 260 calories per 100 g.
Bazlama cheese is a soft, salty Turkish cheese. Despite its name, it is not bread; it is a dairy cheese commonly eaten on its own, at breakfast, or in a bazlama sandwich.
Bazlama cheese tastes mildly dairy-rich and salty, with a soft texture. The exact flavor can vary by maker, so try a small piece before adding extra salt to a sandwich or cooked dish.
No, bazlama cheese is not simply another name for feta. Bazlama cheese is described as soft and salty, while feta is typically brined and crumbly; their textures and saltiness can differ in recipes.
Bazlama cheese is made as a dairy cheese, but recipes can vary by producer. The name alone does not specify the milk type or exact method, so those details should not be assumed to be the same for every cheese sold under this name.
Slice bazlama cheese and place it inside bazlama bread, with tomato or greens if you like. Heat the sandwich in a pan or sandwich press until the bread is warm and crisp; the cheese will soften as it heats.
Bazlama cheese softens when heated, but it may not melt into a smooth, stretchy layer. Its behavior depends on its moisture and how it was made, so test a small piece before relying on it for a cheese-pull style sandwich.
You can try grilling bazlama cheese, but its soft texture may make it slump or stick rather than hold a firm shape. Use a lightly oiled hot pan and turn it gently, or place it inside bread to contain the softened cheese.
Store opened bazlama cheese in the refrigerator in a covered container or its original packaging. Keep the cut surface covered to limit drying and odor transfer, and follow any storage instructions on the package.
Yes, bazlama cheese can be frozen, but its soft texture may change after thawing. Freeze it in airtight portions and use thawed cheese in a hot sandwich or cooked dish, where a texture change is less noticeable.
A soft, mildly salty cheese can stand in for bazlama cheese, but the result will depend on the recipe. For a bazlama sandwich, choose a cheese that softens when warmed; taste it first and adjust other salty ingredients.
Vitamins
B12
0.33µg · 14% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Vitamin A
54µg · 6% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
90mg · 13% DV
Calcium
126mg · 13% DV
Sodium
234mg · 10% DV
Zinc
0.66mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 78 calories in 1 slice (medium) (30 g):
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Bazlama cheese is a soft, salty Turkish cheese, named for its association with bazlama, the thick, griddle-cooked flatbread. In Turkey it can be served at breakfast with bread, tomatoes and olives, or tucked into warm bazlama for a simple sandwich. Its mild, savoury taste and soft texture also make it easy to crumble over a plate of vegetables.
It provides protein and is relatively rich in fat: a 100 g portion has 15 g of protein. A modest slice with fresh vegetables makes a satisfying addition to a meal; since it is salty, pair it with less salty foods rather than adding extra salt.
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.