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Rich in protein and calcium, traditional Konya cheese with egg
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Egg with Konya Yaprak Tulun Cheese (120 g) has 222 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.9 g of carbs, 15.8 g of protein, 16.3 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1.9 µg of B12 covers 80% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
222
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
1.9g
· 1% DV
Protein
15.8g
· 32% DV
Fat
16.3g
· 21% 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 29% · Fat 68%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 222 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.3 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 7.44 g | 37% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 648 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.9 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% |
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 piece (medium) | 120 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 167 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 278 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 160 g | 296 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 370 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 444 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
Cook the eggs in a pan, then fold in crumbled Konya Yaprak Tulun Cheese as they begin to set. Add the cheese near the end so it softens and seasons the eggs without becoming overly dry or greasy.
Konya Yaprak Tulun Cheese is a traditional Turkish tulum-style cheese, and its savory, assertive flavor is what distinguishes this egg dish. The cheese is crumbled into the eggs; it is not a sauce or a separate topping.
Egg with Konya Yaprak Tulun Cheese tastes savory and rich, with mild eggs balanced by the cheese’s pronounced, salty flavor. The exact intensity varies with the cheese, so start with a modest amount and taste before adding extra salt.
No. Egg with Konya Yaprak Tulun Cheese centers on eggs and Konya tulum cheese, while menemen is a Turkish egg dish cooked with tomatoes and usually peppers. Adding vegetables is an option, but it changes the dish’s character.
Add the crumbled cheese when the eggs are partly set but still soft. This gives its flavor time to spread through the pan while helping the eggs stay tender; prolonged cooking can make the cheese dry and the eggs tough.
Yes, feta can replace Konya Yaprak Tulun Cheese in this egg dish, though the result will taste different and may be saltier or tangier. Crumble it in near the end and taste before seasoning the eggs.
Serve egg with Konya Yaprak Tulun Cheese hot with crusty bread and fresh vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumber. Those mild, fresh sides balance the cheese’s strong flavor and make the dish work as a simple breakfast or brunch.
You can leave the yolks soft if that is how you enjoy egg with Konya Yaprak Tulun Cheese. For anyone at higher risk from foodborne illness, cook the eggs until both the whites and yolks are firm.
It is best cooked just before serving, because reheated eggs can turn firm and the cheese may lose its pleasant texture. If you have leftovers, refrigerate them promptly in a covered container and reheat gently until hot.
Use less Konya Yaprak Tulun Cheese and cook the eggs in a non-stick pan with little added fat. Add spinach, tomatoes, or other vegetables for more volume and freshness without letting the salty cheese dominate the dish.
Vitamins
B12
1.92µg · 80% DV
Biotin
21.6µg · 72% DV
B2
0.46mg · 35% DV
B5
1.44mg · 29% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
312mg · 45% DV
Selenium
23µg · 42% DV
Calcium
384mg · 38% DV
Sodium
648mg · 28% DV
Potassium ⭐
192mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Egg with Konya Yaprak Tulun Cheese brings eggs together with Konya’s distinctive leaf-shaped tulum cheese, a regional Turkish cheese. The cheese can be folded into the eggs or added as they cook, giving the dish a soft texture with a savoury, tangy edge. It is a straightforward home-style preparation rather than a single fixed recipe.
In Turkey, it is often served hot at breakfast, with bread and tea, though it also makes a quick meal at other times. The combination provides protein and is filling; per 100 g, it contains 13.2 g of protein. Since the cheese brings its own saltiness, taste before seasoning, and serve with tomatoes, cucumber or fresh herbs for a lighter, fresher plate.
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 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
— 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
7.44g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.68g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.