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High-protein, salty, fibrous semi-hard cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Çeçil cheese, medium fat (40 g) has 116 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 9.6 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 260 mg of Calcium covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 40 g
116
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
0.8g
· 0% DV
Protein
9.6g
· 19% DV
Fat
8.4g
· 11% 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 | 116 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.2 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.28 g | |
| Sodium | 360 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% |
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 serving (medium) | 40 g | 116 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 ounce (whole) | 28 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 102 kcal |
| ½ cup (shredded) | 45 g | 131 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 80 g | 232 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 90 g | 261 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 kcal |
Calculated from 290 calories per 100 g.
Çeçil cheese, medium fat, is a Turkish stretched-curd cheese made by kneading warm curds and pulling them into fine strands. It is especially associated with eastern Turkey, and its stringy texture comes from this stretching process.
Çeçil cheese, medium fat, tastes mild and milky with a noticeable salty edge. Its flavor is less sharp than many aged cheeses, while its thin strands give it a springy, fibrous bite.
You can pull Çeçil cheese, medium fat, into strands and eat it as a snack, add it to sandwiches, or serve it with bread and vegetables. Since it can be salty, pair it with less salty ingredients.
Yes, Çeçil cheese, medium fat, softens and melts when heated, and its strands may stretch. Use it in toasties, eggs, or warm flatbreads; prolonged high heat can make it dry or release oil.
Yes, you can freeze Çeçil cheese, medium fat, in sealed, portion-sized packages. Freezing may alter its moisture and stringy texture, so thaw it in the refrigerator and use it in cooked dishes if the texture is less appealing.
Keep Çeçil cheese, medium fat, refrigerated in an airtight container after opening. Use a clean utensil when handling it, and discard it if you notice mold, an unusual odor, or a slimy surface.
Çeçil cheese, medium fat, is typically saltier and separates into fine strands, while mozzarella is usually milder and more moist, with a smooth, elastic texture. They can both melt, but they do not taste or behave exactly the same in recipes.
Yes, Çeçil cheese, medium fat, works as a börek filling. Pull or chop the strands and combine them with herbs if you like; taste the filling before adding salt, because the cheese may already be salty.
Yes, Çeçil cheese, medium fat, is commonly eaten as it is, without cooking. Pull it into strands for a quick snack or serve it with bread; keep opened cheese refrigerated and follow any storage directions on its package.
Çeçil cheese, medium fat, is stringy because its warm curds are kneaded and stretched into long fibers during production. The strands can be pulled apart by hand, which is a characteristic texture rather than a sign that the cheese is spoiled.
Vitamins
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
Vitamin A
72µg · 8% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Calcium
260mg · 26% DV
Phosphorus
168mg · 24% DV
Sodium
360mg · 16% DV
Zinc
1.28mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
38mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Çeçil cheese, medium fat is a traditional stringy cheese from eastern Turkey. The curds are worked and pulled into fine strands, giving it a distinctive fibrous texture; it is usually salty, with a mild, milky flavour beneath that savouriness.
In Turkey, it often appears at breakfast with bread, tomatoes and olives, and can also be enjoyed as a snack or tucked into pastries. Elsewhere, serve it as part of a cheese board or pull the strands apart for an easy snack. It is protein-rich, with 24 g of protein per 100 g. Since it is salty, pair it with fresh vegetables and keep portions modest if you are watching your salt intake.
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 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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.6:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.