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High-protein plain cultured dairy product
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Proteinx Plain Quark (150 g) has 95 calories. That works out to 63 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.5 g of carbs, 20 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of B2 covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
95
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
4.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
20g
· 40% DV
Fat
0.3g
· 0% 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 18% · Protein 79% · Fat 3%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 95 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.29 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 68 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 20 g | 40% |
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 (medium) | 150 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 18 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 19 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 100 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 200 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 200 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 400 g | 252 kcal |
Calculated from 63 calories per 100 g.
Proteinx Plain Quark is a cultured fresh dairy product with a thick, spoonable texture; it is not a protein powder. Quark is commonly eaten on its own or used in both sweet and savoury dishes.
Proteinx Plain Quark has a mild, slightly tangy taste and no pronounced sweetness. Its neutral flavour works with fruit and honey, or with herbs and seasonings in savoury dishes.
They are similar in that both can be thick and tangy, but Proteinx Plain Quark is a fresh cultured cheese-style dairy product, while Greek yogurt is strained yogurt. Their texture and behaviour in recipes can differ.
No, Proteinx Plain Quark is not cottage cheese. Quark is generally smooth, while cottage cheese has distinct curds; they differ in texture and may not work the same way in recipes.
Sometimes, but Proteinx Plain Quark is usually less rich and can be tangier and looser than cream cheese. It works in dips and some fillings, though it may not give frosting or cheesecake the same dense, creamy result.
Yes, Proteinx Plain Quark blends well into smoothies and adds a creamy texture with a mild tang. Blend it with fruit and a liquid of your choice; add the liquid gradually to get the consistency you want.
Yes, Proteinx Plain Quark can be used in baking, especially in cakes, pancakes, and fillings that suit a tangy dairy flavour. It may make a batter wetter than some alternatives, so avoid swapping it in without adjusting the recipe.
It can become grainy or separate if Proteinx Plain Quark is heated quickly or boiled. For a smoother result, stir a little warm liquid into it first, then add it to the dish over low heat without letting it boil.
Keep Proteinx Plain Quark refrigerated with the lid tightly closed after opening, and follow the package’s storage instructions and use-by date. Use a clean spoon, and discard it if its smell or appearance has changed.
Yes, Proteinx Plain Quark can be frozen, but thawing may make it watery or grainy. Stir it after thawing and use it in a cooked dish or baking rather than expecting its original smooth texture.
Vitamins
B2
0.38mg · 29% DV
B12
0.68µg · 28% DV
B5
0.52mg · 10% DV
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
143mg · 20% DV
Iodine
30µg · 20% DV
Calcium
180mg · 18% DV
Selenium
5.25µg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
225mg · 7% DV
Sodium
68mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 95 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Proteinx Plain Quark is a fresh cultured dairy product made by fermenting milk and draining the resulting curds. Quark is especially familiar in Germany and across parts of Central and Northern Europe, where it is eaten at breakfast, used in baking, or served in savoury dishes. Its mild tang and soft, creamy texture sit somewhere between thick yoghurt and fresh cheese. Try it with fruit, oats or muesli for breakfast, or stir in herbs for a savoury spread or dip. It is protein-rich and very low in fat; each 100 g provides 13.33 g of protein. Because the plain flavour is gently tart, ripe fruit can add sweetness without needing much extra.
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
0.29g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.