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Rich in protein and calcium, traditional Turkish breakfast dish
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Egg with Lor Cheese (120 g) has 204 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.6 g of carbs, 16.2 g of protein, 14.6 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 26.4 µg of Biotin covers 88% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Egg with lor cheese is a Turkish breakfast dish made by cooking crumbly lor, a mild fresh Turkish curd cheese, with eggs. The lor softens into the eggs while keeping a few tender curds, giving the dish a delicate, milky savouriness rather than the stretchy richness of a melting cheese. It is usually served hot, often with bread and fresh tomatoes or cucumber; in Turkey it commonly appears at the breakfast table alongside tea.
It offers protein and calcium, with the eggs and cheese making it more substantial than plain scrambled eggs. For a lighter plate, use a modest amount of cooking fat and add fresh vegetables. If your lor is already salty, taste before adding extra salt.
Selected: 100 g
170
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
2.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
13.5g
· 27% DV
Fat
12.2g
· 16% 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 5% · Protein 31% · Fat 64%
Vitamins
Biotin
22µg · 73% DV
B12
1.2µg · 50% DV
B2
0.38mg · 29% DV
B5
1.2mg · 24% DV
Minerals
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
170mg · 24% DV
Calcium
210mg · 21% DV
Iodine
25µg · 17% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 170 calories in 100 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.
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
4.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.2:1).
Egg with Lor Cheese is a Turkish dish made by cooking soft scrambled eggs with crumbly lor, a mild Turkish whey cheese. It is commonly served for breakfast, and the cheese is folded in rather than melted into a smooth sauce.
Cook beaten eggs gently in a lightly oiled pan, then fold in the lor cheese as the eggs begin to set. Take the pan off the heat while the eggs are still soft so the dish stays tender.
Yes, cottage cheese can stand in for lor in Egg with Lor Cheese, but it is not the same cheese. Cottage cheese is usually wetter and lumpier, so drain it first to keep the eggs from turning watery.
No, lor cheese usually does not melt into a stretchy or smooth layer in Egg with Lor Cheese. Its small, soft curds stay visible and blend into the scrambled eggs as they cook.
Egg with Lor Cheese can turn watery if the lor is moist or the eggs are cooked too long. Drain wet cheese before adding it, and remove the pan from the heat as soon as the eggs have just set.
Egg with Lor Cheese pairs well with toasted bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, or a simple green salad. For a Turkish-style breakfast, serve it alongside fresh vegetables and tea.
Parsley, dill, black pepper, and red pepper flakes all work well in Egg with Lor Cheese. Add salt only after tasting, since the saltiness of lor cheese can vary.
Yes, you can make Egg with Lor Cheese in the microwave using a microwave-safe bowl. Stir the beaten eggs at short intervals, then mix in the lor and stop cooking as soon as the eggs are set.
Freezing Egg with Lor Cheese is possible, but the eggs may become firmer and the lor may release moisture after thawing. For a better texture, make it fresh; refrigerate cooked leftovers in a sealed container instead.
Egg with Lor Cheese can fit a weight-loss breakfast when served in a suitable portion. The amount of cooking fat and the bread or other sides served with it can substantially change the meal’s overall energy.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.