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Intensely flavored, salty, grated traditional Turkish cheese
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Grated Tulum Cheese (20 g) has 82 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 4.4 g of protein, 6.8 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 160 mg of Calcium covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 20 g
82
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
4.4g
· 9% DV
Fat
6.8g
· 9% 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 22% · Fat 76%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 82 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.4 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 360 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 4.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 20 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (thin) | 7 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 10 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (thick) | 15 g | 62 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 123 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 123 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 205 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 80 g | 328 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Grated Tulum cheese is Tulum cheese that has been crumbled or shredded for easier use. Tulum is a traditionally aged Turkish cheese, and its milk, texture and flavor can vary by style and producer.
Grated Tulum cheese usually tastes tangy, savory and quite assertive, with saltiness that varies between products. Its aged-cheese flavor can stand out in a dish, so taste the food before adding extra salt.
Grated Tulum cheese softens with heat, but it usually does not melt into the stretchy, smooth texture associated with mozzarella or Kashar. Sprinkle it over a dish near the end of cooking to preserve more of its flavor.
A crumbly, tangy cheese such as feta can work as a substitute for grated Tulum cheese, though it may be milder or wetter. Add it gradually and adjust the salt, since the replacement may not match Tulum’s intensity.
Yes, grated Tulum cheese works as a finishing cheese for pasta. Sprinkle a little over the dish just before serving; its salty, aged flavor pairs especially well with simple sauces, but can overwhelm a heavily salted one.
Yes, grated Tulum cheese can be eaten without cooking. Scatter it over salads, bread or cold dishes, or serve it as part of a cheese plate; keep it chilled until serving and return leftovers to the refrigerator promptly.
Grated Tulum cheese can clump when moisture, warmth or pressure makes the shreds stick together. Clumping alone does not prove it has spoiled; check for unusual odor, surface changes and the package’s storage instructions before using it.
Keep grated Tulum cheese tightly sealed in the refrigerator after opening. Use a clean, dry utensil to take some out, avoid leaving the package at room temperature, and follow any storage directions printed on its packaging.
Yes, grated Tulum cheese can be frozen in an airtight container, preferably in portions. Freezing may change its texture or make the shreds clump after thawing, so it is generally more useful afterward in cooked dishes than as a cold topping.
No, Tulum cheese is not the same as feta. Both can be tangy and crumbly, but Tulum is a distinct Turkish cheese with its own regional styles and aging traditions; their flavors and textures are not interchangeable in every recipe.
Vitamins
B12
0.3µg · 13% DV
Vitamin A
54µg · 6% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Biotin
0.5µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Calcium
160mg · 16% DV
Sodium
360mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
100mg · 14% DV
Zinc
0.64mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
22mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Grated Tulum Cheese is traditional Turkish tulum cheese, crumbled or grated for easy use. Tulum is made in several regions of Turkey, with local variations in the milk and ageing method; it is often made with sheep’s milk. Its flavour is notably savoury and salty, and grating makes it easy to scatter through a dish.
In Turkey, it is enjoyed at breakfast and used to add a punch of flavour to börek, salads, pasta and other simple meals. Outside Turkey, it works well anywhere you might use a strongly flavoured grated cheese, though a little goes a long way. It provides protein as well as substantial fat, so use a modest sprinkle and go easy on added 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.
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
— 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
4.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.