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Traditional homemade pasta dish with curd cheese, primarily carbohydrate-rich
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Homemade pasta with curd cheese (220 g) has 409 calories. That works out to 186 calories per 100 g. It contains 62.5 g of carbs, 17.8 g of protein, 10.1 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 30.8 µg of Selenium covers 56% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
409
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
62.5g
· 23% DV
Protein
17.8g
· 36% DV
Fat
10.1g
· 13% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 61% · Protein 17% · Fat 22%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 409 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.1 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.74 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g | |
| Sodium | 462 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 62.5 g | 23% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% |
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 serving (medium) | 220 g | 409 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 18 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 ounce (shredded) | 28 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 167 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 186 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 260 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 180 g | 335 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 595 kcal |
Calculated from 186 calories per 100 g.
Homemade pasta with curd cheese is made by boiling the pasta, draining it, and tossing it with curd cheese while still warm. Add a little butter or olive oil if you like, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
A mild, fresh curd cheese that crumbles easily works best in homemade pasta with curd cheese. If yours is very wet, drain it briefly first; excess moisture can make the pasta watery rather than lightly coated.
Add the curd cheese after draining the cooked pasta, while the pasta is still warm. Tossing it in at that point helps it cling to the noodles; boiling it with the pasta can make the curds break down.
Yes, store-bought pasta works for homemade pasta with curd cheese. Choose a shape with ridges or curves, such as fusilli or shells, so the crumbled cheese is less likely to fall to the bottom of the bowl.
To keep homemade pasta with curd cheese moist, reserve a little pasta water before draining and stir it in as needed. A small amount of butter or olive oil also helps the curds coat the pasta.
A mild, crumbly fresh cheese can replace curd cheese in homemade pasta with curd cheese. Drained cottage cheese is one option, though its texture is different; avoid strongly salted cheeses unless you adjust the seasoning.
A crisp green salad or roasted vegetables pair well with homemade pasta with curd cheese. Their fresh, savory flavors balance the pasta’s mild, creamy taste without covering it up.
Store leftover homemade pasta with curd cheese in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Refrigerate it promptly rather than leaving it out for hours, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes, reheat homemade pasta with curd cheese gently in a pan with a splash of water. Stir over low heat until hot; this helps loosen the pasta and warms the curds without drying the dish out.
You can freeze homemade pasta with curd cheese, but the curds may become grainier and release moisture after thawing. For the best texture, freeze the cooked pasta and curd cheese separately when possible, then combine them after reheating.
Vitamins
Biotin
7.04µg · 23% DV
B2
0.26mg · 20% DV
B1
0.2mg · 17% DV
B12
0.4µg · 17% DV
Minerals
Selenium
31µg · 56% DV
Phosphorus
260mg · 37% DV
Manganese
0.7mg · 30% DV
Sodium
462mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
211mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 409 calories in 1 serving (medium) (220 g):
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Homemade pasta with curd cheese brings hand-rolled, cut pasta together with lor, a mild, fresh and crumbly Turkish curd cheese. It is a simple home-style dish rather than a pasta tradition built around a rich sauce; the cheese is usually stirred through the cooked noodles, where it softens and clings to them.
In Turkey, it is commonly served warm as a filling lunch or supper, sometimes finished with a little butter and black pepper. The pasta makes it chiefly carbohydrate-rich, while the lor contributes some protein. For a lighter plate, keep added butter modest and serve it with a crisp salad or seasonal vegetables.
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
— 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
3.74g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.86g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.76g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.