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Salty full-fat traditional cheese, rich in protein and calcium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Mantep cheese (30 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 g of carbs, 5.9 g of protein, 7.8 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 186 mg of Calcium covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 27 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 30 g
96
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.7g
· 0% DV
Protein
5.9g
· 12% DV
Fat
7.8g
· 10% 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 3% · Protein 24% · Fat 73%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.86 g | 24% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% |
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 slice (medium) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 45 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| 2 slice (double) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 256 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 320 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Mantep cheese is a traditional, salty, full-fat cheese. It can be eaten on its own or used in cooking, while its texture and exact production method may vary between makers.
Mantep cheese has a distinctly salty, rich taste. Its texture can vary by producer and how it is made, so ask the seller whether a particular version is soft or firm if texture matters for your recipe.
Mantep cheese can be served with bread and fresh vegetables, or crumbled into a meal. Because it is salty, pair it with less salty ingredients and taste the dish before adding extra salt.
Keep Mantep cheese refrigerated in a sealed container. If it was sold in brine, store it in that brine; otherwise keep it wrapped or covered to limit drying and avoid leaving it at room temperature for long.
Yes, Mantep cheese can be frozen, but thawing may make its texture more crumbly. Freeze it in airtight portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, and use thawed cheese in cooked dishes rather than relying on its original texture.
Mantep cheese is made using traditional cheesemaking: milk is curdled, the curds are separated from the whey, and the cheese is salted. The milk type and details such as salting or aging can differ by producer.
Yes, Mantep cheese can be added to baked dishes, pastries, or other savory recipes. Its saltiness can season the whole dish, so reduce added salt and taste the filling before cooking.
A salty, firm cheese can stand in for Mantep cheese in many cooked recipes, but the result will not be identical. Choose a substitute with a similar texture, then adjust the recipe’s salt to match.
Not necessarily. Mantep cheese and Antep cheese may be used as different regional or commercial names, and naming is not consistent everywhere. Check the producer and place of origin rather than assuming the two products are identical.
Some people with lactose intolerance tolerate certain cheeses, but the lactose content of Mantep cheese can vary with its production. Check the product information and your own tolerance; anyone with a milk allergy should avoid it.
Vitamins
B12
0.33µg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
78µg · 9% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Calcium
186mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
123mg · 18% DV
Sodium
294mg · 13% DV
Zinc
0.84mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Mantep cheese is a traditional, salty cheese associated with the Gaziantep region of southeastern Turkey. Made from milk, it has a full-fat, savoury character; its texture can vary with the method of production, but it is typically served in slices. It brings a concentrated cheese flavour rather than the mildness of a fresh cheese.
In Turkey it is commonly eaten at breakfast with bread, olives, tomatoes and tea, and it also fits on a regional cheese platter. Elsewhere, serve it as part of a simple breakfast or alongside crisp vegetables and bread. It provides protein and calcium, while its richness and saltiness make a modest portion with fresh produce a practical choice.
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 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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.86g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.13g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
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.