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High in protein, calcium, and vitamin B12, cooked
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Cooked helsim cheese (30 g) has 86 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.6 g of carbs, 6.8 g of protein, 6.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 144 mg of Phosphorus covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 27 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 30 g
86
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.6g
· 0% DV
Protein
6.8g
· 14% DV
Fat
6.1g
· 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 3% · Protein 32% · Fat 65%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 86 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.96 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 285 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% |
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 | 86 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 143 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 228 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 120 g | 342 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
Cooked helsim cheese usually softens without melting into a pool, so it can keep its shape in a pan or on a grill. Its firm texture makes it useful as a cheese to brown and serve in slices.
Cut cooked helsim cheese into slices and place them on a hot, clean grill. Turn the slices once they have browned and developed grill marks; cooking them for too long can make the texture tough.
Cooked helsim cheese is a dairy cheese made from milk curds that are worked and cooked during cheesemaking. That preparation gives it a firm, elastic texture that holds together when heated.
Yes, cooked helsim cheese can be eaten cold if it has been stored safely. Its texture is firmer and its salty, milky flavour more pronounced when cold; warming it gives the outside a browned surface and softens the inside.
Cooked helsim cheese can squeak because its dense, elastic curd rubs against your teeth as you chew. The same firm structure helps it stay intact during frying or grilling; the squeak is a texture feature, not a sign of spoilage.
Serve cooked helsim cheese with fresh salad, grilled vegetables, or bread. Tomatoes, lemon, and leafy greens add freshness that balances its salty flavour, making it easy to use as part of a light meal.
Keep cooked helsim cheese covered in the refrigerator after opening. If it came packed in brine, store it in that brine; discard it if you notice an unusual smell, discolouration, or a change in texture.
Yes, cooked helsim cheese can be frozen, though thawing may make its texture less smooth or more crumbly. Freeze it in portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, and use it soon after thawing rather than freezing it again.
Rinsing cooked helsim cheese is optional, but a brief rinse can remove some surface brine and salt. Pat it dry before putting it in a pan or on a grill so it browns instead of steaming.
Yes, cooked helsim cheese works well in salads, especially when briefly grilled or pan-browned first. Add it while warm to leafy greens, tomatoes, and cucumber, and keep other salty additions modest.
Vitamins
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
66µg · 7% DV
Biotin
0.75µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
144mg · 21% DV
Calcium
201mg · 20% DV
Sodium
285mg · 12% DV
Zinc
0.81mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
24mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 86 calories in 1 slice (medium) (30 g):
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Cooked helsim cheese is a firm, brined cheese associated with Cypriot cooking; it holds its shape when heated. Its flavour is milky and salty, with a pleasantly springy, chewy texture. It is often sliced and grilled or pan-fried, then served warm with salad, tucked into sandwiches or added to a breakfast plate. In Turkey, it also fits naturally alongside tomatoes and greens at breakfast or as part of a meze spread. It is rich in protein, calcium and vitamin B12, and also relatively high in fat; 100 g provides 22.5 g of protein. Pair it with fresh vegetables, and go easy on added salt.
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
— 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
3.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.53g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.15g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.