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Traditional pickled cheese preparation; high in protein and sodium.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (small) of Pickled soka cheese (40 g) has 106 calories. That works out to 265 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.7 g of carbs, 6.6 g of protein, 8.2 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 136 mg of Phosphorus covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (small) · 40 g
106
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
1.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
6.6g
· 13% DV
Fat
8.2g
· 11% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 6% · Protein 25% · Fat 69%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 106 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.2 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.12 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% |
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 (small) | 40 g | 106 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 20 g | 53 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 159 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 159 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 239 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 265 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 120 g | 318 kcal |
Calculated from 265 calories per 100 g.
Pickled soka cheese is a fermented preparation of cheese-stuffed peppers, usually stored in a salty mixture. It is associated with Balkan and regional Turkish cooking, and recipes differ in the cheese, peppers, and liquid used.
To make pickled soka cheese, cooks fill hollowed peppers with cheese, pack them into a clean jar, and cover them with a salty brine or a dairy-based mixture. The sealed jar is left to ferment until the flavors develop.
Pickled soka cheese tastes tangy and salty, with creamy, savory cheese balanced by the flavor of the peppers. Its sharpness and texture vary with the cheese and fermentation method; it is often eaten in small portions.
A crumbly, salty white cheese is commonly used in pickled soka cheese. It needs to be firm enough to stay inside the peppers; a very wet cheese can make stuffing difficult and may add excess liquid to the jar.
Pickled soka cheese is commonly made with green peppers that are wide enough to stuff and firm enough to hold their shape. Smaller peppers can be easier to pack into a jar, while the heat level depends on the variety.
There is no single fermentation time for pickled soka cheese: it varies with the recipe, room temperature, and pepper size. Let the flavors develop, and follow a reliable recipe with clear fermentation and storage instructions rather than guessing.
Serve pickled soka cheese by eating the pepper and its cheese filling together, often with bread as part of a meze or breakfast spread. Its salty, tangy flavor also pairs well with plain vegetables and other mild foods.
Yes, once fermentation is complete, keep pickled soka cheese in a sealed jar in the refrigerator. Keep the peppers submerged in the liquid and use a clean utensil each time to reduce contamination and help preserve its quality.
Discard pickled soka cheese if you see mold, notice a rotten or unusually unpleasant smell, or find a slimy texture or unexpected discoloration. Do not taste it to check, and do not just remove a suspicious patch and eat the rest.
The peppers hold the cheese together during fermentation and become part of the dish rather than just a container. Their flavor melds with the salty cheese and fermenting liquid, creating the characteristic combination served as a small side or meze.
Vitamins
B12
0.44µg · 18% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
Vitamin A
72µg · 8% DV
Biotin
1.28µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Sodium
500mg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
136mg · 19% DV
Calcium
192mg · 19% DV
Zinc
0.96mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
38mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Pickled soka cheese is a traditional preparation associated with Thrace and the Balkans: peppers are usually filled with a soft cheese such as curd cheese, packed into a jar and left to pickle. Recipes vary in the type of pepper and cheese, but the result is tangy, savoury and distinctly salty.
In its region of origin, it is served in small portions at breakfast or as part of a meze spread, often with bread and fresh vegetables. It is protein-rich, though its salty flavour means a little can go a long way. Pair it with unsalted bread and crisp vegetables for a more balanced plate.
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
5.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.