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A refreshing drink made with yogurt, water, and salt.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Hatay-style ayran (245 g) has 74 calories. That works out to 30 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.9 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 3.9 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 245 g
74
KCAL / 245G
Carbs
5.9g
· 2% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
3.9g
· 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 22% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.9 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.45 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 441 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.9 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% |
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) | 245 g | 74 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 245 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 75 kcal |
| 1 cup (extra large) | 300 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 99 kcal |
Calculated from 30 calories per 100 g.
Hatay-style ayran is made by mixing yogurt with water and salt. It is a simple, minimally processed drink rather than a fixed bottled-style formula, and home recipes can vary in how thick, salty, or foamy they are.
Hatay-style ayran uses the same basic yogurt, water, and salt combination as regular ayran. The difference is usually a matter of local preparation and preferred texture; there is no single standardized Hatay recipe that every maker follows.
Hatay-style ayran becomes foamy when vigorous whisking or blending traps air in the yogurt mixture. More vigorous mixing usually produces more foam, while the yogurt’s thickness also affects how stable that foam looks.
Yes, you can use Greek yogurt for Hatay-style ayran, but its thickness means you will need more water than with a looser yogurt. Add the water gradually and blend until the drink is smooth and easy to pour.
Mint is optional in Hatay-style ayran, not an essential ingredient in its basic yogurt, water, and salt recipe. Add a little fresh or dried mint if you enjoy the flavor, but leave it out for a more straightforward yogurt taste.
Hatay-style ayran pairs well with spicy or savory regional dishes, including tepsi kebabı and biberli ekmek. Its cool, tangy taste makes it a natural accompaniment to a meal rather than a sweet drink or dessert topping.
You can freeze Hatay-style ayran, but it is not ideal: freezing can separate the yogurt mixture and leave it grainy when thawed. It tastes and feels better made fresh; if you do freeze it, thaw it in the refrigerator and whisk it well.
Keep leftover Hatay-style ayran covered in the refrigerator and drink it as fresh as possible, preferably the same day. It may separate while standing, so stir it before serving; discard it if it has been left out for a long time.
It can contain live yogurt cultures if it is made with yogurt that has live cultures and the mixture is not heated. The drink’s name alone does not guarantee that cultures remain, since that depends on the yogurt and how it was handled.
Yes, you can reduce or omit the salt when making Hatay-style ayran. Add only a small amount at first, taste, and adjust; the yogurt and water still make the drink even when you leave salt out.
Vitamins
B12
0.61µg · 25% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B5
0.69mg · 14% DV
Biotin
1.96µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
441mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
123mg · 18% DV
Calcium
147mg · 15% DV
Iodine
20µg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
184mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Hatay-style ayran is a chilled yogurt drink associated with Hatay in southern Turkey. It is made by thinning yogurt with water and adding salt; whisking it well gives it a light foam, while the consistency can range from quite thin to pleasantly creamy.
In Turkey, it is commonly served cold alongside kebabs, wraps and richly seasoned dishes, and works just as well as a refreshing drink on its own. Outside its home region, it is an easy way to bring a familiar yogurt-based drink to the table. It has a little protein from the yogurt but is mostly a light, hydrating accompaniment. Adjust the water and salt to suit your taste and the meal.
Low
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
2.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.15g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.