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Savory fermented yogurt drink made from goat milk, diluted with water and lightly salted
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Goat milk ayran (240 g) has 77 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.5 g of carbs, 4.3 g of protein, 3.6 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 132 mg of Phosphorus covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 27 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
77
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
5.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
4.3g
· 9% DV
Fat
3.6g
· 5% 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 31% · Protein 24% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 77 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.28 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 432 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 4.3 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 | 77 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 5 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 32 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 106 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 115 kcal |
Calculated from 32 calories per 100 g.
Goat milk ayran is a savory fermented drink made by thinning goat-milk yogurt with water and usually adding a little salt. It is commonly served chilled, and its tang and thickness vary with the yogurt used.
Whisk goat-milk yogurt with cold water until smooth, then add salt to taste. Use less water for a thicker drink and stir again just before serving, since the yogurt can settle while it stands.
Goat milk ayran tastes tangy, lightly salty, and sometimes more distinctly goaty than ayran made with cow’s-milk yogurt. The strength of the flavor depends on the yogurt’s fermentation and the amount of salt added.
Yes. Goat milk ayran is made from goat-milk yogurt, while regular ayran is most often made from cow’s-milk yogurt. That changes the flavor and may change the texture, but goat milk ayran is not automatically easier to digest.
Yes, goat milk ayran contains lactose; goat’s milk is not lactose-free. Fermentation may reduce lactose compared with fresh milk, but it does not make the drink suitable for everyone with lactose intolerance. If it causes symptoms, avoid it.
It may contain live cultures if it is made with yogurt that still has active cultures and has not been heat-treated afterward. Fermentation alone does not guarantee that live microbes remain in every packaged goat milk ayran.
Some separation of the yogurt and water is normal in goat milk ayran, especially after it has stood. Shake or stir it before drinking. Discard it if you notice mold, an unusual odor, or a swollen package.
Goat milk ayran provides fluid, but its salt content means it is not the best everyday replacement for plain water. Enjoy it with a meal, and choose water when you simply need to quench thirst.
Goat milk ayran pairs well with grilled meats, flatbreads, savory pastries, and spicy dishes. Its cool, tangy taste complements rich or strongly seasoned food; account for its salt when seasoning the meal.
Keep opened goat milk ayran covered in the refrigerator and follow the storage instructions and use-by date on its package. Keep homemade ayran chilled too, and do not drink it after it has been left at room temperature for a long time.
Vitamins
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
Biotin
2.88µg · 10% DV
B5
0.43mg · 9% DV
B12
0.19µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
132mg · 19% DV
Sodium
432mg · 19% DV
Calcium
168mg · 17% DV
Iodine
12µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
228mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 77 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Goat milk ayran is a Turkish savoury yogurt drink made by thinning yogurt cultured from goat’s milk with water and adding a little salt. It is simple to prepare at home, and the proportions can be adjusted for a thicker or more refreshing drink.
Served chilled, it tastes tangy and gently salty, with a creamy texture and the distinctive aroma of goat’s milk. In Turkey, ayran is commonly enjoyed with meals, especially alongside grilled food, pide or kebabs; it also makes a refreshing drink on a warm day. Because it is diluted yogurt, it provides some protein without being especially rich in it: a 100 g serving has 1.8 g. For a milder, lighter-tasting glass, use less salt and add water to suit your preference.
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
2.28g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.91g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
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.