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Çökelek (Turkish curd cheese) Calories

Traditional Turkish curd cheese, rich in protein and calcium, low in fat

CALORIES

95kcal

25low

POTASSIUM

110mg

FIBER

Çökelek (Turkish curd cheese) Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 11%

Protein

17.5g

· 67%

Fat

2.5g

· 22%

Fiber

Çökelek (Turkish curd cheese) Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

0.7µg · 29% DV

0.22mg · 17% DV

0.6mg · 12% DV

Biotin

2.5µg · 8% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

310mg · 44% DV

Calcium

420mg · 42% DV

Sodium

650mg · 28% DV

Selenium

7µg · 13% DV

Çökelek (Turkish curd cheese) Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is Çökelek (Turkish curd cheese) Processed?

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.

Does Çökelek (Turkish curd cheese) Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free

Dairy yes

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Çökelek (Turkish curd cheese) Good For?

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

Çökelek (Turkish curd cheese) Fat Profile

SATURATED

1.6g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.6g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.13g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 1.6:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Çökelek (Turkish curd cheese) — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Turkish curd cheese (çökelek)?

Turkish curd cheese contains 95 calories per 100 g. A 100 g serving also provides 17.5 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrates, and 2.5 g of fat.

Is çökelek suitable for a low-glycemic diet?

Çökelek has a glycemic index of 25, which is low. It is compatible with omnivore, vegetarian, Mediterranean, and flexitarian dietary patterns, but contains dairy allergens.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.