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Dried keş curd cheese salad Calories
Traditional yogurt-curd cheese salad, high in protein and salty
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Dried keş curd cheese salad (150 g) has 198 calories. That works out to 132 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.4 g of carbs, 12.6 g of protein, 12.1 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 247.5 mg of Phosphorus covers 35% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Dried keş curd cheese salad Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
198
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
8.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
12.6g
· 25% DV
Fat
12.1g
· 16% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 17% · Protein 26% · Fat 57%
Dried keş curd cheese salad nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (150 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 198 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.1 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 7.05 g | 35% |
| Trans fat | 0.27 g | |
| Sodium | 780 mg | 34% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% |
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 Serving of Dried keş curd cheese salad?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 20 g | 26 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (shredded) | 40 g | 53 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 75 g | 99 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 150 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 290 kcal |
Calculated from 132 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dried keş curd cheese salad
What is Dried keş curd cheese salad?
Dried keş curd cheese salad is a Turkish salad built around keş, a dried, tangy yogurt-curd cheese. Recipes vary, but they may combine crumbled keş with fresh vegetables, herbs, walnuts or oil.
How do you make Dried keş curd cheese salad?
To make Dried keş curd cheese salad, crumble or grate the keş and mix it with the other ingredients in your chosen recipe. Fresh vegetables and herbs are common additions; taste before adding salt because the cheese can already be salty.
What does the keş in Dried keş curd cheese salad taste like?
The keş in Dried keş curd cheese salad tastes tangy, concentrated and often quite salty, with a firm, dry texture before it is mixed in. Its strong flavor is why a little can season the whole salad.
Where does Dried keş curd cheese salad come from?
Dried keş curd cheese salad draws on the keş-making tradition associated especially with Bolu and the Abant area of Turkey. Keş is dried yogurt curd used to add a distinctive tangy flavor to regional dishes.
How is Dried keş curd cheese salad different from cacık?
Dried keş curd cheese salad gets its concentrated flavor from dried yogurt curd, while cacık is usually made with yogurt, cucumber and water. The keş salad is generally firmer and more intensely tangy and salty.
How should you prepare keş for Dried keş curd cheese salad?
For Dried keş curd cheese salad, grate, crumble or pound the hard keş before mixing it in. If the pieces are too firm, loosen them with a little water or yogurt, adding just enough to avoid making the salad watery.
Is Dried keş curd cheese salad very salty?
It can be, because keş is often salted before it is dried. Taste Dried keş curd cheese salad before seasoning, and balance an overly strong flavor with extra fresh vegetables or a little yogurt rather than more salt.
What can you serve with Dried keş curd cheese salad?
Dried keş curd cheese salad works well alongside grilled meat, vegetable dishes or bread. Its bold, salty flavor suits simple accompaniments, and mixing it shortly before serving helps keep any fresh vegetables crisp.
Can you make Dried keş curd cheese salad ahead of time?
You can prepare the keş mixture ahead, but fresh vegetables may release water and soften as the salad sits. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and mix in the fresh ingredients close to serving for the best texture.
What can replace keş in Dried keş curd cheese salad?
There is no exact substitute for keş in Dried keş curd cheese salad, since its dried, tangy flavor is distinctive. Thick strained yogurt or unsalted curds can work in a pinch, but they make the salad milder and less salty.
Dried keş curd cheese salad Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin K
36µg · 30% DV
B12
0.63µg · 26% DV
B2
0.29mg · 22% DV
Vitamin C
11.1mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
248mg · 35% DV
Sodium
780mg · 34% DV
Calcium
315mg · 32% DV
Selenium
8.7µg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
330mg · 10% DV
Dried keş curd cheese salad Glycemic Index
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GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Dried keş curd cheese salad
To burn the 198 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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 Dried keş curd cheese salad?
Dried keş curd cheese salad brings together keş, a salted, dried yogurt curd traditionally made in parts of Turkey, with salad ingredients. Recipes vary: the curd may be crumbled over fresh vegetables and herbs, or mixed in to give the salad a more substantial texture.
Keş tastes tangy and distinctly savoury, with a firm, crumbly texture. In Turkey, the salad can be served as a side alongside a home-cooked meal or shared as part of a spread; elsewhere, it works well with grilled vegetables, bread or a simple soup. The curd adds protein and makes the salad more filling. Since it is salty, taste before adding extra salt and keep the dressing light.
How Nutritious Is Dried keş curd cheese salad?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Dried keş curd cheese salad 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 Dried keş curd cheese salad Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Dried keş curd cheese salad Good For?
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
Dried keş curd cheese salad Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.45g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.5:1).
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