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A full-fat, semi-hard cheese that provides protein and calcium. Nutrient values can vary with aging and producer.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Full-Fat Kars Kaşar Cheese (30 g) has 120 calories. That works out to 401 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 7.5 g of protein, 9.9 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 150 mg of Phosphorus covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 30 g
120
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
7.5g
· 15% DV
Fat
9.9g
· 13% 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 25% · Fat 73%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.9 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 6.3 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 195 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% |
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 slice (medium) | 30 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 7 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 100 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 201 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 401 kcal |
| 1 cup (grated) | 110 g | 441 kcal |
Calculated from 401 calories per 100 g.
Full-fat Kars kaşar cheese is a semi-hard cheese associated with Kars, in northeastern Türkiye. It is made by processing curds and allowing the cheese to mature; its flavour and texture vary with the producer and aging.
Full-fat Kars kaşar cheese is a Turkish cheese with its own production and regional tradition, not simply another name for cheddar. Both can be sliced or melted, but their flavour, texture, and maturation can differ.
Full-fat Kars kaşar cheese is made by coagulating milk, working the curds, and maturing the cheese. In the traditional kaşar process, curds are heated and kneaded before shaping; the milk and aging method influence the final result.
Yes, full-fat Kars kaşar cheese softens and melts when heated, making it useful in toasties, baked dishes, and börek. More mature, drier pieces may melt less smoothly, so grate or slice the cheese thinly for more even melting.
Full-fat Kars kaşar cheese has a savoury, milky flavour that becomes more pronounced as it matures. Texture and sharpness vary by producer and aging, so a younger piece may taste milder than a well-matured one.
Keep full-fat Kars kaşar cheese refrigerated and wrap it airtight after cutting. Covering the cut surface helps prevent drying and stops it absorbing other fridge odours. Discard it if it develops an unusual smell or visible mould.
Yes, you can freeze full-fat Kars kaşar cheese, but thawing may make it drier or more crumbly. Freeze it in a well-sealed portion and use the thawed cheese in cooked dishes such as toasties or baked recipes.
Full-fat Kars kaşar cheese is commonly served sliced with bread, olives, and fresh vegetables, or melted in toasties and börek. Its savoury flavour also works on a cheese board with fruit or preserves.
Sometimes, but check the surface first: full-fat Kars kaşar cheese may have an outer coating that is not meant to be eaten. Eat the rind only if the producer indicates it is edible and it is not wax or packaging.
Yes, full-fat Kars kaşar cheese can contain lactose because it is made from milk. Aging may reduce lactose, but it does not make every cheese reliably lactose-free; people with lactose intolerance may need to limit it or choose a suitable alternative.
Vitamins
B12
0.45µg · 19% DV
Vitamin A
75µg · 8% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
0.75µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
150mg · 21% DV
Calcium
210mg · 21% DV
Zinc
1.05mg · 10% DV
Sodium
195mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
30mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Full-Fat Kars Kaşar Cheese is a semi-hard cheese associated with Kars in eastern Turkey, traditionally made from cow’s milk. Its texture is firm and sliceable, while its flavour can range from mild and buttery to more pronounced as it ages. In Turkey it is often served at breakfast with bread, used in toast and sandwiches, or grated into pastries. It also works well on a simple cheese board.
It provides protein and calcium, with a rich, high-fat character; its nutritional profile can vary by producer and age. For a lighter meal, serve a modest portion with fresh vegetables, or pair it with fruit and whole-grain bread.
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.
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 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
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.