Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Cooked Topfen (Quark) - high in protein and calcium, low fat, slightly denser when cooked
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cooked Clever Topfen (200 g) has 148 calories. That works out to 74 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.8 g of carbs, 25 g of protein, 2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1.8 µg of B12 covers 75% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
148
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
6.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
25g
· 50% DV
Fat
2g
· 3% 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 19% · Protein 69% · Fat 12%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 148 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 76 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 25 g | 50% |
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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (large) | 25 g | 19 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 125 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 222 kcal |
Calculated from 74 calories per 100 g.
Cooked Clever Topfen is cooked topfen, the Austrian name for quark, a fresh dairy cheese. Heating makes it firmer and denser than uncooked quark, so it can work well in fillings and cooked dishes.
Cooked Clever Topfen can be eaten on bread or served with fruit, honey, or herbs. Its thicker texture also makes it suitable as a filling for pastries or as part of a cooked meal.
Cooked Clever Topfen has a mild, slightly tangy dairy taste. Cooking gives it a firmer texture than fresh quark, but it does not make it taste like a strongly aged cheese.
Yes, Cooked Clever Topfen can replace quark in many cooked recipes, but its denser texture may change the result. In recipes that rely on smooth, uncooked quark, blending it first can help make the mixture more even.
Yes, Cooked Clever Topfen can be used in baked dishes such as pastries, casseroles, and topfen-style desserts. Because it is already denser than uncooked quark, mix it thoroughly with the other filling ingredients before baking.
Yes, you can reheat Cooked Clever Topfen gently. Avoid prolonged high heat, which can make its texture firmer or cause liquid to separate; stir it while warming and stop once it is heated through.
Cooked Clever Topfen is firmer because heating changes the structure of the milk proteins. A denser consistency is expected, and any small amount of separated liquid can often be stirred back in.
Cooked Clever Topfen can replace ricotta in some fillings and baked dishes, although it is usually tangier and denser. For a smoother filling, mix or blend it before combining it with the other ingredients.
Keep Cooked Clever Topfen refrigerated in a covered container after opening. Use a clean spoon, follow the package’s guidance for how soon to finish it, and do not leave it at room temperature for an extended time.
Cooked Clever Topfen works in both sweet and savory dishes. Pair it with fruit or honey for a sweet serving, or season it with herbs and use it in a savory filling.
Vitamins
B12
1.8µg · 75% DV
B2
0.64mg · 49% DV
Biotin
9µg · 30% DV
B5
1.2mg · 24% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
190mg · 27% DV
Calcium
220mg · 22% DV
Iodine
16µg · 11% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
260mg · 8% DV
Sodium
76mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 148 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Cooked Clever Topfen is a prepared Topfen product: Topfen is a fresh, mildly tangy curd cheese common in Austria and other German-speaking parts of Central Europe. Cooking makes it somewhat firmer and denser than the soft, moist cheese in its usual form.
It can be eaten on its own, paired with fruit, or used in sweet fillings and baked dishes; in Turkey, it also works at breakfast or in börek-style fillings with herbs. Its mild flavour suits both sweet and savoury combinations. With 12.5 g of protein per 100 g, it offers a protein-rich option; pair it with fresh fruit for a simple, lighter 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
1.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.