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High-protein, salty, fried aged tulum cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Fried Tire tulum cheese (40 g) has 146 calories. That works out to 365 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.9 g of carbs, 9.8 g of protein, 11.6 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 248 mg of Calcium covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
146
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
0.9g
· 0% DV
Protein
9.8g
· 20% DV
Fat
11.6g
· 15% 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 2% · Protein 27% · Fat 71%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 146 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.6 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 7.28 g | 36% |
| Trans fat | 0.36 g | |
| Sodium | 472 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.9 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% |
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) | 40 g | 146 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 20 g | 73 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 219 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 70 g | 255 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 292 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 365 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 110 g | 402 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 120 g | 438 kcal |
Calculated from 365 calories per 100 g.
Make fried Tire tulum cheese by cutting the cheese into thick pieces and briefly frying them in a preheated pan with a little oil. Turn the pieces gently and take them off the heat as soon as the surfaces are golden so they do not soften too much.
Fried Tire tulum cheese can crumble because aged tulum is naturally crumbly, especially when cut into thin pieces or moved before a crust forms. Use thicker pieces, preheat the pan, and turn them gently only after the first side has browned.
Fried Tire tulum cheese softens and may slump, but it does not behave like a firm grilling cheese such as halloumi. Its ability to hold its shape depends on how crumbly and mature the tulum is, so fry thicker pieces briefly.
No, flour is not essential for fried Tire tulum cheese. A light coating can help hold a fragile piece together and create a thin crust, but shake off excess flour so it does not burn or mask the cheese’s flavor.
Fried Tire tulum cheese tastes savory, tangy, and distinctly salty, with a richer, softer center after cooking. Its flavor reflects the aged tulum cheese rather than a mild, stretchy cheese, so pair it with fresh, less salty foods.
Serve fried Tire tulum cheese hot with crusty bread, fresh tomatoes, or other crisp vegetables. Those simple sides complement the cheese’s rich, salty flavor without competing with it; avoid pairing it only with other salty foods.
Yes, you can try making fried Tire tulum cheese in an air fryer, but the crumbly cheese may soften or break rather than form neat slices. Use thick pieces, place them on a suitable liner, and check early because cooking times vary by appliance.
To make fried Tire tulum cheese less salty, briefly soak the cheese in water before frying, then pat it completely dry. Soaking can also weaken its texture and flavor, so test a small piece before preparing the whole portion.
Put leftover fried Tire tulum cheese in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled; do not leave it at room temperature for an extended time. Discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes, reheat fried Tire tulum cheese briefly in a nonstick pan over low heat. It may become softer and more crumbly than when freshly cooked, so warm only the portion you plan to eat rather than reheating it repeatedly.
Vitamins
B12
0.44µg · 18% DV
Vitamin A
104µg · 12% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
Biotin
1.28µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Calcium
248mg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
172mg · 25% DV
Sodium
472mg · 21% DV
Zinc
1.24mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
38mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Fried Tire tulum cheese is made by pan-frying aged tulum cheese from Tire, in İzmir province on Turkey’s Aegean coast. The cheese has a pronounced savoury, salty character; frying brings out its richness, with a lightly browned surface and a soft, yielding centre.
In Turkey it may be served hot at breakfast with bread and fresh vegetables, or offered in smaller portions as a meze or starter. Elsewhere, it works well as a shareable warm cheese dish alongside salad or crusty bread. It is protein-rich, but also notably fatty and salty, so pair it with fresh greens and use little or no extra oil in the pan.
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.
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.
NOVA 3
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.28g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.