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High in protein and fat, rich in calcium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Melted cheese with cornmeal (180 g) has 513 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.4 g of carbs, 27.4 g of protein, 35.3 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 540 mg of Phosphorus covers 77% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
513
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
19.4g
· 7% DV
Protein
27.4g
· 55% DV
Fat
35.3g
· 45% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 15% · Protein 22% · Fat 63%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 513 kcal | |
| Total fat | 35.3 g | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 21.24 g | 106% |
| Trans fat | 0.9 g | |
| Sodium | 1116 mg | 49% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19.4 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% |
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 | 513 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 20 g | 57 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (shredded) | 40 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 200 g | 570 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 741 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
Melted cheese with cornmeal is made by toasting cornmeal in butter, whisking in water or milk, then stirring in cheese until it melts. Add the liquid gradually to prevent lumps, and serve the dish hot while the cheese is still stretchy.
A mild, salty cheese that melts and stretches works best in melted cheese with cornmeal. Turkish Black Sea versions often use kolot or string cheese; if those are unavailable, choose a good melting cheese rather than a hard, aged one.
Melted cheese with cornmeal is closely related to kuymak and mıhlama, Turkish Black Sea dishes made with cornmeal, fat, and melting cheese. The names and the proportions of cheese and flour vary by region and household, so recipes are not always identical.
Melted cheese with cornmeal is associated with the Black Sea region of Turkey, where cornmeal and local cheeses are common in traditional cooking. It is often served hot for breakfast, much like kuymak or mıhlama.
Melted cheese with cornmeal may not stretch if the cheese does not melt well or the mixture is cooked too long. Use a fresh, stringy melting cheese and take the pan off the heat once the cheese has melted.
Melted cheese with cornmeal is usually served straight from the pan with crusty bread or cornbread for dipping. It is rich and filling, so it also works as part of a Turkish-style breakfast alongside tea and simpler accompaniments.
Either milk or water can be used in melted cheese with cornmeal. Water lets the cheese and toasted cornmeal flavors stand out, while milk gives the mixture a creamier finish; add it gradually until the texture is thick but spoonable.
Yes, toasting the cornmeal in butter first gives melted cheese with cornmeal a fuller flavor and helps it cook evenly. Stir constantly over moderate heat, then add the liquid slowly so the flour does not form lumps.
Yes, melted cheese with cornmeal can be made with another cooking fat instead of butter. Butter gives the dish its familiar rich flavor, but a neutral oil will still toast the cornmeal; adjust added salt to account for salty cheese.
Yes, refrigerate leftover melted cheese with cornmeal in a covered container and reheat it gently in a pan. Stir in a small splash of water or milk as it warms; the cheese may not become as stretchy as it was when freshly made.
Vitamins
B12
1.62µg · 68% DV
B2
0.5mg · 38% DV
Vitamin A
324µg · 36% DV
Biotin
7.2µg · 24% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
540mg · 77% DV
Calcium
756mg · 76% DV
Sodium
1116mg · 49% DV
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 513 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Melted cheese with cornmeal is a Turkish pan dish made by cooking cornmeal with cheese until the mixture turns thick, creamy and stretchy. It is often linked with Black Sea cooking, though recipes vary from household to household and may include butter. It is best served straight from the pan while the cheese is still soft.
In Turkey, it is commonly eaten hot at breakfast, with bread dipped into the pan and tea alongside. The cheese makes it a protein- and calcium-rich choice, while the cheese and butter also give it a substantial amount of fat; a 100 g portion has 15.2 g of protein. For a less rich serving, use butter sparingly and pair it with fresh 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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
21.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.18g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.