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Refreshing yogurt drink with garlic, protein and calcium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Garlic ayran (240 g) has 89 calories. That works out to 37 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.2 g of carbs, 4.6 g of protein, 4.3 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 27 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
89
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
6.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
4.6g
· 9% DV
Fat
4.3g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 30% · Protein 22% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.64 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 624 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% |
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 cup (medium) | 240 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 6 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 37 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 1000 g | 370 kcal |
Calculated from 37 calories per 100 g.
Garlic ayran is a savory yogurt drink made by mixing yogurt, water and crushed garlic. It is a garlicky variation of Turkish ayran, usually served chilled and sometimes seasoned with mint or salt.
To make garlic ayran, whisk crushed garlic into plain yogurt, then gradually add cold water while mixing until it reaches a drinkable consistency. Add mint or a little salt if you like, and serve it chilled.
Garlic ayran tastes tangy and creamy, with a sharp savory note from the garlic. Its flavor is more pronounced than plain ayran, so start with a small amount of garlic if you prefer a milder drink.
No. Garlic ayran is thin enough to drink, while cacık is typically a thicker yogurt dish containing cucumber and eaten with a spoon. Both may contain garlic, but their consistency and usual ingredients differ.
Garlic ayran pairs well with grilled meats, kebabs and spicy dishes. Its cool, tangy yogurt base contrasts with heat, while the garlic complements savory flavors; its strong taste may overwhelm delicate foods.
Yes, roasted garlic works in garlic ayran and gives it a milder, sweeter flavor than raw garlic. Mash it thoroughly before mixing so it blends smoothly into the yogurt rather than leaving pieces.
Keep homemade garlic ayran covered in the refrigerator and aim to drink it the same day. The garlic flavor can intensify and the drink may separate as it stands; stir or shake it before serving.
Garlic ayran can taste especially strong because crushing raw garlic releases pungent compounds that spread through the drink. Use less garlic for a gentler flavor, or let the mixed drink chill briefly before serving.
Yes, mint is a common flavoring for garlic ayran and can balance the garlic’s sharpness with a fresher aroma. Add fresh or dried mint sparingly so it does not overpower the yogurt and garlic.
Garlic ayran can separate when it sits because yogurt and water do not stay evenly mixed indefinitely. This is usually normal; stir or shake it before drinking, but discard it if it develops mold or an unusual smell.
Vitamins
B12
0.53µg · 22% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Biotin
2.88µg · 10% DV
B5
0.43mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Sodium
624mg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
149mg · 21% DV
Calcium
192mg · 19% DV
Iodine
17µg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
276mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Garlic ayran is a Turkish-style savoury yogurt drink: yogurt is whisked with water and usually a little salt, then flavoured with crushed garlic. It is a garlicky variation on ayran, the familiar chilled drink served across Turkey, and its thickness can be adjusted to taste.
Tangy and refreshing, with a distinct savoury bite, it is served cold, sometimes lightly frothy. In Turkey it can accompany grilled foods, kebabs and other hearty dishes; elsewhere, it works well alongside spicy meals or as a cooling alternative to a sweet drink. It provides some protein and calcium from the yogurt. For a lighter, milder glass, use more water and start with just a little garlic and salt.
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.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.64g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.