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Good source of protein and calcium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cheese ball with black cumin (30 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.3 g of carbs, 5.3 g of protein, 7.7 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 99 mg of Phosphorus covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
96
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
1.3g
· 0% DV
Protein
5.3g
· 11% DV
Fat
7.7g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 5% · Protein 22% · Fat 73%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.7 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.56 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 234 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.3 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 piece (medium) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 20 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 144 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 240 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 90 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 384 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
A cheese ball with black cumin is usually made by mixing a soft cheese with nigella seeds, then shaping the mixture into small balls. Recipes may also include herbs or spices; it is typically assembled without cooking and is minimally processed.
No. Black cumin in a cheese ball usually means nigella seeds, which have a peppery, slightly onion-like flavor. Regular cumin is a different spice with a warmer, earthier taste, so swapping one for the other changes the flavor.
A cheese ball with black cumin is usually served cold and is not baked. Heating can soften the cheese and make the balls lose their shape, so chill them after shaping and bring them out shortly before serving.
Soft cheeses that can be shaped work best for a cheese ball with black cumin. Cream cheese gives a smooth, firm mixture, while a drier crumbly cheese makes it less rich; combining the two can give an easier-to-shape texture.
Serve a cheese ball with black cumin with crackers, toasted bread, or crisp vegetables such as cucumber and bell pepper. It also works as part of a mezze spread alongside olives and fresh vegetables.
Use a cheese mixture that is not watery, shape it with clean hands, and chill the balls before serving. If the mixture is too soft, mix in a little drier cheese until it holds together.
Yes, you can shape a cheese ball with black cumin ahead of time and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Keep it chilled until serving, and avoid leaving it at room temperature for an extended period.
You can freeze a cheese ball with black cumin, but thawed cheese may become watery or grainy. For the best texture, make it fresh; if you do freeze it, thaw it in the refrigerator rather than at room temperature.
Yes, nigella seeds in a cheese ball are commonly eaten without cooking. Their flavor is noticeable even in small amounts, so mix them through the cheese or sprinkle them on the outside according to how strong you want the taste.
A cheese ball with black cumin is shaped into individual portions, while a cheese spread is left soft enough to spread on bread or crackers. A firmer cheese mixture and chilling help the balls keep their shape.
Vitamins
B12
0.32µg · 13% DV
Vitamin A
73.5µg · 8% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
0.93µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
99mg · 14% DV
Calcium
141mg · 14% DV
Sodium
234mg · 10% DV
Selenium
3.75µg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
35mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Cheese ball with black cumin is a small, savoury bite made by shaping cheese into balls and adding black cumin seeds, also known as nigella. The cheese gives it a creamy, tangy base, while the seeds bring a gently earthy, peppery aroma. It is a simple preparation rather than one fixed recipe, so the cheese and texture can vary.
In Turkey, it can be served at breakfast, alongside tea, or as part of a meze spread; elsewhere, try it with crisp vegetables or plain crackers. It provides protein and calcium and can be quite rich, so a few pieces with fresh vegetables make a satisfying snack.
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
4.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.13g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.33g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.