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High-protein, low-carb fried eggs with curd cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Fried eggs with curd cheese (180 g) has 328 calories. That works out to 182 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.8 g of carbs, 24.1 g of protein, 23.8 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 32.4 µg of Biotin covers 108% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
328
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
3.8g
· 1% DV
Protein
24.1g
· 48% DV
Fat
23.8g
· 31% 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 5% · Protein 30% · Fat 65%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 328 kcal | |
| Total fat | 23.8 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 7.38 g | 37% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 378 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% |
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) | 180 g | 328 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 164 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 182 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 140 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 170 g | 309 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 220 g | 400 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 437 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 473 kcal |
Calculated from 182 calories per 100 g.
Make fried eggs with curd cheese by cooking the eggs in a lightly oiled pan, then adding the curd cheese as the whites begin to set. Keep the yolks intact or stir gently, and cook just until the cheese is warmed through.
Add the curd cheese to fried eggs with curd cheese after the egg whites start setting. It needs only a brief time in the pan to warm up; adding it too early can make the eggs overcook while the cheese releases moisture.
The curd cheese in fried eggs with curd cheese is a fresh, mild cheese; the Turkish version is made with lor, a soft, crumbly curd cheese. It adds a tender, slightly milky texture rather than the stretchy melt of a hard cheese.
Yes, cottage cheese can replace the curd cheese in fried eggs with curd cheese. Drain off excess liquid first, since cottage cheese is often wetter; add it near the end of cooking so the eggs do not turn watery.
To keep fried eggs with curd cheese from getting watery, drain wet curd cheese before adding it and cook over moderate-to-low heat. Add the cheese once the eggs begin to set, and avoid covering the pan for a long time, which traps steam.
Parsley and dill go especially well with fried eggs with curd cheese, while black pepper and a little chili add warmth. Taste the cheese before salting, since some curd cheeses are already salty; scatter fresh herbs over the dish just before serving.
Cook fried eggs with curd cheese over low heat and take the pan off the stove as soon as the whites are set. Add the cheese late and avoid prolonged cooking; the residual heat will continue to firm the eggs slightly.
Serve fried eggs with curd cheese hot with crusty bread, sliced tomatoes, cucumber, or olives. The mild cheese pairs well with fresh, crisp sides, and bread is useful for scooping up a runny yolk.
Yes, tomatoes work well in fried eggs with curd cheese. Cook chopped tomatoes first until their excess liquid has evaporated, then add the eggs and curd cheese; putting juicy raw tomatoes straight into the pan can leave the eggs watery.
Store leftover fried eggs with curd cheese in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat them promptly. They are best freshly cooked, since reheating can make eggs rubbery; warm leftovers gently in a pan rather than leaving them at room temperature.
Vitamins
Biotin
32.4µg · 108% DV
B12
1.71µg · 71% DV
B2
0.61mg · 47% DV
Vitamin A
324µg · 36% DV
Minerals
Selenium
40µg · 73% DV
Phosphorus
342mg · 49% DV
Iodine
43µg · 29% DV
Zinc
2.16mg · 20% DV
Sodium
378mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
261mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 328 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Fried eggs with curd cheese is a simple Turkish-style pan breakfast: eggs are cooked in a skillet and paired with lor, a fresh, mild cheese traditionally made from whey in Turkey. The lor can be warmed briefly with the eggs or crumbled over them just before serving.
The eggs may be left with soft yolks, while the cheese adds a tender texture and gentle milky flavour. In Turkey, it is commonly served hot at breakfast, often alongside tomatoes, olives and bread; elsewhere, it also makes an easy savoury brunch. It is protein-rich and low in carbohydrates. Use just a little cooking fat, and add herbs or sliced vegetables for a fresher plate.
High
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.