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Source of protein and calcium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Muratbey Braided Cheese (30 g) has 84 calories. That works out to 279 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 6.9 g of protein, 6.3 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 195 mg of Calcium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
84
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
6.9g
· 14% DV
Fat
6.3g
· 8% 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 2% · Protein 32% · Fat 66%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 84 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 4.05 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.21 g | |
| Sodium | 285 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% |
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 piece (medium) | 30 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 15 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 45 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 140 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 167 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 209 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 279 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 279 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 200 g | 558 kcal |
Calculated from 279 calories per 100 g.
Muratbey Braided Cheese is a cheese formed into a compact braid of thick strands. Its braided shape comes from stretching and weaving the cheese, giving it a texture that can be pulled apart into strips.
Muratbey Braided Cheese can be eaten cold, pulled into strands, or added to warm dishes. Serve it with bread and vegetables, tuck it into a sandwich, or use small pieces in eggs and baked recipes.
Muratbey Braided Cheese softens and melts when heated, though it may not become as fluid as mozzarella. Try it in a toasted sandwich or baked dish, and avoid prolonged cooking if you want to keep it from drying out.
No, Muratbey Braided Cheese is not mozzarella. Both can have a stringy texture, but Muratbey is sold in a braided form, while mozzarella is a distinct cheese commonly sold as balls, blocks, or shredded cheese.
Muratbey Braided Cheese is made by shaping cheese into strands and weaving them into a braid. This process creates its recognizable ridges and makes it easy to pull apart for serving.
Store Muratbey Braided Cheese in a sealed container in the refrigerator after opening. Keep it covered to limit drying and odor absorption, and use clean utensils when taking portions so the remaining cheese stays in good condition.
Yes, Muratbey Braided Cheese can be frozen, but thawing may make its texture less springy and its strands less distinct. Freeze it in portions in an airtight package, then thaw it in the refrigerator and use it in cooked dishes.
Muratbey Braided Cheese pulls apart into strings because its cheese strands are stretched and woven during shaping. Start at a loose end and gently separate the braid; it may be easier to handle when it is not very cold.
Yes, you can grill Muratbey Braided Cheese, but it softens with heat and may lose its shape. Use a grill pan or a small piece of foil, turn it carefully, and serve it as soon as it is warm.
For a similar pull-apart texture, use another braided or stringy cheese in place of Muratbey Braided Cheese. For a hot sandwich, mozzarella may work, but its flavor and melting texture will differ.
Vitamins
B12
0.42µg · 18% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
54µg · 6% DV
Biotin
0.75µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Calcium
195mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
129mg · 18% DV
Sodium
285mg · 12% DV
Zinc
0.84mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
30mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 84 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 g):
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Muratbey Braided Cheese is a Turkish cheese shaped by weaving thick strands into a compact braid. Its pale, smooth strands pull apart easily, and the flavour is generally mild with a pleasantly savoury edge.
In Turkey, it is often served at breakfast, torn into ribbons or sliced alongside bread, tomatoes, olives and tea. It also works well warmed on toast, where it softens and becomes more yielding. For readers elsewhere, try it as part of a simple cheese board or in a warm sandwich. It provides 23 g of protein per 100 g, while its fat content makes it fairly rich; a modest portion with fresh vegetables keeps a meal balanced.
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 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
4.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.74g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.