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Darti cheese Calories
Traditional high-fat dairy product
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Darti cheese (15 g) has 65 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 6.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 54 µg of Vitamin A covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Darti cheese Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
65
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% 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 11% · Fat 86%
Darti cheese nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 65 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.9 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Tablespoon of Darti cheese?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 25 g | 108 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 323 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 100 g | 430 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Darti cheese
What is Darti cheese?
Darti cheese is a traditional Turkish cooked dairy specialty, especially associated with the Kocaeli region. Despite its English name, it is not usually a conventional set cheese; it is made by cooking dairy solids left during cream or butter making.
How is Darti cheese made?
Darti cheese is generally made by slowly cooking and browning the milk solids separated while making cream or butter. Local methods vary, but the process gives it a concentrated, roasted dairy flavor and separates some of the fat.
What does Darti cheese taste like?
Darti cheese has a rich, savory taste with a browned, roasted-milk character. Its flavor and texture vary with the dairy used and how far it is cooked, so a small amount can bring a pronounced flavor to a dish.
How do you eat Darti cheese?
Darti cheese is often spooned over hot erişte, Turkish homemade noodles, or pasta, where the warmth softens it and releases its aroma. It can also be served with plain bread or alongside simple regional dishes.
Is Darti cheese actually a cheese?
Not in the usual sense of a cultured, drained, and shaped cheese. Darti cheese is a regional name for cooked dairy solids, typically produced during cream or butter making; the word “cheese” in its English name can be misleading.
Where does Darti cheese come from?
Darti cheese is particularly associated with Kocaeli in northwestern Turkey. It is a home-style regional food rather than a widely standardized product, so recipes and the way it is served can differ from one household to another.
Can you cook with Darti cheese?
Yes. Add Darti cheese to hot noodles or pasta as a finishing ingredient so it softens and coats the food. Its roasted dairy flavor is quite distinctive, so start with a small spoonful rather than using it as a neutral cooking fat.
How should you store Darti cheese?
Let homemade Darti cheese cool, then keep it in a clean, covered container in the refrigerator. Use a clean utensil each time, and discard it if you notice mold, an off smell, or a clear change in appearance.
Can you freeze Darti cheese?
Yes, Darti cheese can be frozen in a tightly sealed container or small portions. Thaw it in the refrigerator and stir it before serving, since the fat and cooked dairy solids may separate or change texture after freezing.
Can you substitute butter for Darti cheese?
Butter can replace Darti cheese for some cooking purposes, but the dish will lose Darti’s browned dairy solids and distinctive roasted flavor. If you are substituting in a topping for noodles, use butter for richness and add another savory topping if desired.
Darti cheese Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
54µg · 6% DV
B12
0.12µg · 5% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.45µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
36mg · 5% DV
Calcium
48mg · 5% DV
Sodium
98mg · 4% DV
Iodine
3.3µg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
17mg · 1% DV
Darti cheese Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Darti cheese
To burn the 65 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Darti cheese?
Darti cheese is a traditional dairy specialty from parts of Turkey’s western Black Sea region. Despite the name, it is closer to browned cream or rich milk solids than to a conventional cheese: cream or the skimmed layer of milk is heated until the fat separates and the remaining solids take on colour. Its consistency varies from soft and spreadable to crumbly.
It has a deeply savoury, buttery taste with toasted notes. Locally, it may be spread on bread at breakfast or used to enrich pasta and regional dough-based dishes. Darti cheese is very high in fat and low in carbohydrate, so a small spoonful can add plenty of richness; pair it with bread and fresh vegetables for a more balanced plate.
How Nutritious Is Darti cheese?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
Low
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.
Is Darti 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 Darti cheese Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Darti cheese Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Darti cheese Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.9g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.65g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.7:1).
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