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Reduced-salt cheese, source of protein and calcium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Muratbey Low-Salt Braided Cheese (30 g) has 84 calories. That works out to 280 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 5.4 g of protein, 6.3 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 186 mg of Calcium covers 19% 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
0.8g
· 0% DV
Protein
5.4g
· 11% 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 4% · Protein 27% · Fat 69%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 84 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.96 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 165 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% |
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 (small) | 15 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 75 g | 210 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 280 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 280 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 100 g | 280 kcal |
Calculated from 280 calories per 100 g.
You can eat Muratbey Low-Salt Braided Cheese as it is by pulling apart its braided strands. Serve it with bread, fruit, or vegetables, or use the strands in sandwiches and cold snack plates.
Muratbey Low-Salt Braided Cheese is a braided cheese that can be pulled into strands, so it is similar in how you eat it. It is not necessarily the same as individually portioned string cheese, which can have a different texture and recipe.
Yes, Muratbey Low-Salt Braided Cheese can be used in heated dishes such as toast or baked recipes. How smoothly it melts depends on its moisture and the cooking method, so do not assume it will stretch exactly like mozzarella.
Keep Muratbey Low-Salt Braided Cheese refrigerated in a clean, tightly closed container after opening. If the package contains brine, keep the cheese in that liquid and follow the package’s storage directions.
Muratbey Low-Salt Braided Cheese is a reduced-salt version, not a salt-free cheese. It can still contribute sodium to a meal, so its low-salt description should not be taken to mean that it is suitable without limits on a strict sodium-restricted diet.
Yes, Muratbey Low-Salt Braided Cheese works in dishes such as omelets, baked pasta, and savory pastries. Separate or chop the strands so they distribute through the filling, and taste the dish before adding extra salt.
You can freeze Muratbey Low-Salt Braided Cheese, but freezing may make its texture drier or more crumbly after thawing. It is usually better to use thawed portions in cooked dishes than to serve them as fresh cheese.
Braided cheese is made by stretching cheese curd into long strands and weaving them together. The precise ingredients and production method for Muratbey Low-Salt Braided Cheese are specific to the product and can differ from homemade versions.
Muratbey Low-Salt Braided Cheese is a dairy cheese and may contain lactose. The amount can vary, so people with lactose intolerance should use their own tolerance and the product’s ingredient information to guide their choice.
Muratbey Low-Salt Braided Cheese pairs well with fresh vegetables, bread, olives, and fruit. For a balanced snack plate, combine its salty, savory taste with crisp vegetables or fruit rather than relying only on other salty foods.
Vitamins
B12
0.42µg · 18% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
54µg · 6% DV
B5
0.11mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Calcium
186mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
123mg · 18% DV
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
Sodium
165mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 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 low-salt braided cheese is a Turkish cheese made from milk and shaped into twisted, rope-like strands. Its reduced saltiness gives it a gentler flavour than many brined cheeses, while the texture is springy and can pull apart into fine strings. The taste is mild, milky and pleasantly savoury.
In Turkey, it is often served at breakfast with bread, tomatoes and olives, or set out as part of a cold mezze spread. Its distinctive shape also makes it easy to tear over salads or snack on alongside tea. It provides protein and calcium, with a fairly rich fat content. Pair it with fresh vegetables and taste before adding salt to the rest of your meal.
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
3.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.74g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
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.