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A mixture of cottage cheese and cooked beetroot that provides protein and fiber.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Cottage cheese and beetroot mixture (150 g) has 102 calories. That works out to 68 calories per 100 g. It contains 9 g of carbs, 9.8 g of protein, 2.8 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 187.5 mg of Phosphorus covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
102
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
9g
· 3% DV
Protein
9.8g
· 20% DV
Fat
2.8g
· 4% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 39% · Fat 25%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.8 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.65 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 345 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% |
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) | 150 g | 102 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 20 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (medium) | 60 g | 41 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 68 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 110 g | 75 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 220 g | 150 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 170 kcal |
Calculated from 68 calories per 100 g.
It is a simple dish made by mixing lor peyniri, a mild Turkish whey cheese, with beetroot, usually cooked. Lor is not the same cheese as cottage cheese, despite the English name sometimes used for this mixture.
Cook beetroot by boiling or roasting it, let it cool, then grate or finely chop it and fold it into lor peyniri. Add herbs, black pepper, or a little olive oil if you like.
Keep lor peyniri and beetroot mixture in a sealed container in the refrigerator and use it within about 2–3 days. Serve it with a clean utensil, and discard it if it develops an unusual smell or appearance.
Yes, you can grate raw beetroot into the mixture, but it will be crunchier and have a stronger earthy taste. Cooked beetroot gives a softer texture and blends more evenly with the lor peyniri.
Yes, drained pickled beetroot can be used, but it makes the mixture tangier and may add salt or sugar. Taste it before seasoning, and avoid adding extra vinegar unless you want a sharper flavor.
Serve lor peyniri and beetroot mixture with crusty or whole-grain bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables. It also works as a side for soup or a green salad, rather than only as a spread.
You can freeze it, but thawing may make the beetroot watery and the lor peyniri grainier. For better texture, freeze cooked beetroot separately and mix it with fresh lor peyniri after thawing.
Beetroot releases red-purple pigments that spread through the pale lor peyniri, turning the mixture pink. Grated beetroot colors it more evenly; keeping the beetroot in larger pieces leaves more white cheese visible.
It does not cause weight loss by itself, but its protein and fiber can make a snack or meal feel more satisfying. Keep added oil and bread portions in mind if you want to make the serving lighter.
Yes, beetroot can temporarily tint urine or stool pink or red in some people, and this mixture may have the same effect. If the color continues after avoiding beetroot or comes with other symptoms, seek medical advice.
Vitamins
B12
0.52µg · 22% DV
Folate
67.5µg · 17% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Biotin
3.3µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
188mg · 27% DV
Selenium
12µg · 22% DV
Manganese
0.38mg · 17% DV
Sodium
345mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
375mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 102 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Lor peyniri ve pancar karışımı brings together lor, a mild Turkish fresh whey-curd cheese, and cooked beetroot. It is a simple combination rather than a single traditional recipe, and the beetroot gives the soft cheese a vivid colour and gentle sweetness.
The mixture is creamy with a slight curd-like texture, balancing lor’s milky flavour with beetroot’s earthy taste. In Turkey, you might serve it at breakfast with bread, alongside tea, or as a chilled meze. It offers protein as well as some fibre, making it a useful option for a light meal or snack. Add fresh herbs or a little lemon for extra freshness, or spread it on toast.
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
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.65g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.83g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.