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Refreshing yogurt-based probiotic soup
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cucumber ayran soup (240 g) has 91 calories. That works out to 38 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.4 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 4.3 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
91
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
7.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
4.3g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 34% · Protein 23% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 91 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.52 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 528 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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 cup (medium) | 240 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 15 g | 6 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 38 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 46 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 114 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 137 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 450 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 500 g | 190 kcal |
Calculated from 38 calories per 100 g.
Cucumber ayran soup is made by mixing grated or finely chopped cucumber with cold ayran, a yogurt-and-water drink. Add fresh or dried mint and dill if you like, then chill it before serving so the flavors come together.
Cucumber ayran soup usually contains cucumber and ayran, with mint, dill, and salt as common additions. Recipes vary: some keep it simple and drinkable, while others make it thicker or add extra herbs.
No. Cucumber ayran soup is generally thinner because ayran gives it a drinkable consistency, while cacık is often made thicker with yogurt and served as a dip or side. Home recipes can blur the distinction.
Cucumber ayran soup is served cold. Chilling it keeps the cucumber refreshing and suits the yogurt-based ayran; heating can cause the dairy mixture to separate, so stir it and serve straight from the refrigerator.
Cucumber ayran soup pairs well with flatbread, gözleme, grilled foods, or a simple vegetable meal. Its cool, tangy taste balances salty or spicy dishes, and it can also be served on its own as a light snack.
Yes, you can make cucumber ayran soup a few hours ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Cucumber may release water as it sits, so stir the soup before serving and adjust the consistency with a little ayran if needed.
Cucumber ayran soup keeps for about one to two days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Its texture may become thinner as the cucumber releases water; discard it if it develops an unusual smell or appearance.
Freezing cucumber ayran soup is not recommended. Ayran may separate when thawed, and the cucumber can become soft and watery, leaving the soup with an unpleasant texture. It is best made in a quantity you can use fresh.
You do not have to peel the cucumber for cucumber ayran soup. Wash thin-skinned cucumbers well and leave the peel on for extra texture; peel them if the skin is thick, bitter, or tough.
Cucumber ayran soup may contain live cultures if it is made with ayran that has active cultures and is served without heating. The amount varies by product and storage, so the soup is not a guaranteed source of probiotics.
Vitamins
B12
0.6µg · 25% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
Biotin
3.6µg · 12% DV
B5
0.48mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Sodium
528mg · 23% DV
Phosphorus
146mg · 21% DV
Iodine
29µg · 19% DV
Calcium
182mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
302mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 91 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Cucumber ayran soup is a chilled yogurt soup made by thinning yogurt with ayran—a yogurt drink—with grated or finely diced cucumber. Home-style versions often include mint or dill, and the balance of herbs and seasoning varies from cook to cook.
It is especially welcome in warm weather, served cold as a light starter or alongside a meal. The cucumber keeps it crisp and refreshing, while the yogurt gives it a creamy, gently tangy base. It is a light, dairy-based dish, with 38 calories per 100 g. For an easy, thinner version, add more ayran; fresh herbs and a modest hand with the salt let the cucumber’s clean flavor come through.
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
2.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.19g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.