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Creamy, spreadable white cheese, popular for breakfast and sandwiches.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 tablespoon (medium) of Pinar Beyaz Cheese (20 g) has 47 calories. That works out to 235 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.9 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 84 mg of Calcium covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Pinar Beyaz Cheese is a soft, spreadable Turkish white cheese product made for everyday use at breakfast and in sandwiches. Its smooth, creamy consistency sets it apart from firmer brined white cheeses, which are usually sliced or crumbled.
Mildly salty and milky in flavour, it spreads easily on bread and works well in toast or a quick snack. In Turkey, it is commonly served at breakfast; elsewhere, try it on sandwiches or crackers with fresh vegetables. It is relatively high in fat and has 21 g of fat per 100 g. For a lighter sandwich, use a thin layer and add plenty of tomato, cucumber or greens.
Selected: 100 g
235
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
4.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
6g
· 12% DV
Fat
21g
· 27% 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 8% · Protein 10% · Fat 82%
Vitamins
B12
0.6µg · 25% DV
Vitamin A
180µg · 20% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B5
0.5mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Calcium
420mg · 42% DV
Phosphorus
280mg · 40% DV
Sodium
650mg · 28% DV
Selenium
7µg · 13% 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
5.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Pinar Beyaz Cheese is a soft, creamy Turkish white cheese made for spreading. It is commonly eaten at breakfast or used in sandwiches, rather than served as a firm cheese for slicing.
Spread Pinar Beyaz Cheese on bread or crackers, or add it to a sandwich. It also works on a breakfast plate with olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs, where its mild, creamy texture pairs well with fresh ingredients.
Pinar Beyaz Cheese is similar to cream cheese in that it is soft and spreadable, but it is a Turkish white cheese with its own flavor and texture. The two may not behave identically in recipes, especially desserts or dishes that need a very smooth consistency.
Pinar Beyaz Cheese has a creamy texture and a mild, savory white-cheese flavor. Its taste suits bread, vegetables, and sandwich fillings; pair it with fresh ingredients if you want a lighter-tasting bite.
Yes, Pinar Beyaz Cheese can be added to savory dishes such as omelets, toast, and pastry fillings. It softens when heated, but it is not a stretchy cheese like mozzarella, so mix it with other ingredients rather than relying on it to melt into long strands.
Keep Pinar Beyaz Cheese refrigerated after opening and close its container tightly between uses. Use a clean utensil to serve it, avoid leaving it at room temperature for extended periods, and follow the package’s storage and use-by instructions.
Yes, you can freeze Pinar Beyaz Cheese, though thawing may make its texture grainier or more watery. It is usually better to use thawed cheese in a cooked filling or hot dish than to expect it to spread as smoothly as before.
Pinar Beyaz Cheese can replace feta in some sandwiches and savory fillings, but it is softer and more spreadable than typical feta. Crumble or spoon it into the dish, and adjust other salty ingredients to suit its flavor.
Yes, Pinar Beyaz Cheese works well in sandwiches because its creamy consistency spreads easily over bread. Add crisp vegetables or herbs for contrast, and consider lightly toasting the bread if the filling is moist.
Pinar Beyaz Cheese is a branded, soft and spreadable take on Turkish beyaz peynir, which is often sold as a firmer cheese that can be sliced or crumbled. Their textures make them better suited to different uses: spreading versus slicing or crumbling.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.