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High protein, calcium source, mildly salted, soft texture
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Muratbey Strained Cheese (30 g) has 71 calories. That works out to 235 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 5.4 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 195 mg of Calcium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 30 g
71
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.7g
· 0% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
5.4g
· 7% 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 28% · Fat 68%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 71 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.45 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 195 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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 | 71 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 141 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 60 g | 141 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 188 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 90 g | 212 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 282 kcal |
Calculated from 235 calories per 100 g.
Muratbey Strained Cheese is a soft Turkish cheese with a spreadable texture, rather than a firm, sliceable cheese. It works well on bread, in dips, and as a creamy addition to recipes; the package gives the product-specific ingredient details.
Muratbey Strained Cheese has a soft, creamy texture and a mildly salty taste. Its gentle flavour suits both savoury toppings and simple dips, though you may want to taste a dish before adding extra salt when cooking with it.
You can spread Muratbey Strained Cheese on bread or crackers, serve it with vegetables, or mix it into a dip. For a quick snack, pair it with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, or fresh herbs; its soft texture makes it easy to spread or stir.
Yes, Muratbey Strained Cheese can replace cream cheese in many savoury spreads and dips. The flavour and consistency may differ, so add it gradually and adjust the seasoning; for baking, follow the recipe’s texture cues rather than assuming a one-to-one result.
Yes, Muratbey Strained Cheese can be stirred into warm pasta, vegetables, or sauces. Add it near the end and use gentle heat: it softens into a creamy texture but is not a stretchy melting cheese, and prolonged heating can make it watery.
Muratbey Strained Cheese can be used in Turkish-style breakfast spreads, savoury pastries, gözleme fillings, and meze. For pastry fillings, combine it with herbs or vegetables and drain excess moisture so the dough does not become soggy.
Keep Muratbey Strained Cheese covered in the refrigerator after opening, and use a clean utensil each time. Follow the package’s guidance for use after opening; discard it if you notice mould, an unusual smell, or a change in colour.
Yes, Muratbey Strained Cheese can be frozen, but thawing may make its texture grainy or watery. It is usually more suitable for cooked fillings or sauces after thawing than for spreading; freeze it in a sealed, portion-sized container.
No, Muratbey Strained Cheese is not the same as feta. It is soft and spreadable, while feta is typically firmer and crumbly; a recipe calling for feta may turn creamier and less sharply flavoured if you use this cheese instead.
Muratbey Strained Cheese may work in some cheesecake recipes, but its moisture and texture can differ from the cream cheese those recipes are designed for. Use a recipe tested with strained cheese, or expect to adjust the mixture to achieve a firm set.
Vitamins
B12
0.33µg · 14% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
51µg · 6% DV
B5
0.15mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Calcium
195mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
123mg · 18% DV
Sodium
195mg · 8% DV
Zinc
0.66mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
27mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 71 calories in 1 slice (medium) (30 g):
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Muratbey Strained Cheese is a soft Turkish cheese made by straining away some of the whey, which gives it a denser, creamy texture. Its flavour is mild and lightly salty, and it is easy to spread or slice.
In Turkey, it is often served at breakfast with bread, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives. You can also use it in sandwiches or savoury pastries, or serve it with fresh herbs as part of a simple mezze-style spread. For an easy meal elsewhere, pair it with crisp vegetables or whole-grain bread.
It is a protein-rich cheese with very little carbohydrate; a 100 g portion provides 16.5 g of protein. For a lighter plate, keep the portion modest and add plenty of vegetables.
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
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.26g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.09g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.