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Popular Turkish spreadable white cheese, used in breakfast and sandwiches.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 tablespoon (medium) of Pınar Beyaz (20 g) has 47 calories. That works out to 235 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.1 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 4 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.1 µg of B12 covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Pınar Beyaz is a Turkish spreadable white cheese: soft, smooth and mild, with a creamy texture rather than the firm, aged character of many table cheeses. It is made as a ready-to-eat dairy spread and is a familiar choice in Turkish homes.
In Turkey, it commonly goes on bread at breakfast, often alongside tomatoes, cucumber and olives, or is spread into sandwiches. Its gentle flavour also works with fresh herbs or crisp vegetables. It is relatively rich in fat and provides less protein than many firm cheeses, so a thin layer with plenty of vegetables makes a balanced, lighter sandwich. Use it wherever you want a mild, creamy spread without a sharp cheese flavour.
Selected: 100 g
235
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
5.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
6.1g
· 12% DV
Fat
20g
· 26% 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 10% · Protein 11% · Fat 79%
Vitamins
B12
0.7µg · 29% DV
Vitamin A
180µg · 20% DV
B2
0.23mg · 18% DV
B5
0.5mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
210mg · 30% DV
Calcium
280mg · 28% DV
Sodium
650mg · 28% DV
Selenium
8µg · 15% DV
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.
Low
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 235 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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.
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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
13g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Pınar Beyaz is a processed, spreadable Turkish white cheese commonly eaten at breakfast and used in sandwiches. Its soft texture makes it easy to spread on bread, unlike a firm block of white cheese.
Pınar Beyaz is usually spread on bread or toast. Pair it with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, or herbs for a simple breakfast, or add it to a sandwich with vegetables and your preferred filling.
No, Pınar Beyaz is not exactly the same as cream cheese. Both are spreadable, but their flavor and texture differ, so swapping them in a recipe can change the result.
Yes, Pınar Beyaz works well in sandwiches. Spread it on the bread, then add vegetables, greens, or a savory filling; its soft texture helps the other ingredients stay in place.
Pınar Beyaz can replace labneh in some spreads and sandwiches, but it is a different cheese with a different taste and consistency. In dips or recipes where thickness matters, the swap may noticeably change the result.
Keep Pınar Beyaz refrigerated after opening, close the package securely, and use a clean utensil each time. Follow the package’s guidance for how soon to finish it and avoid leaving it at room temperature for long.
Freezing Pınar Beyaz is not ideal. Thawing can make its soft texture grainy or watery, so refrigerate it instead and use it within the period recommended on the package.
Yes, you can add Pınar Beyaz to sauces, fillings, and other cooked dishes. It may soften or separate with heat rather than behave like a firm melting cheese, so stir it in gently and adjust seasoning afterward.
Pınar Beyaz can work in some cheesecake recipes, but it is softer and tastes different from standard cream cheese. The filling may set differently, so try a small batch before using it in a recipe you rely on.
Yes, Pınar Beyaz can be used in a child’s sandwich, provided it stays cold until lunchtime. Pack the sandwich with an ice pack, since soft cheese should not sit warm for an extended period.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.