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High-protein dairy-based smoothie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Quark smoothie (250 g) has 195 calories. That works out to 78 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.3 g of carbs, 15.5 g of protein, 6 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 255 mg of Phosphorus covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
195
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
20.3g
· 7% DV
Protein
15.5g
· 31% DV
Fat
6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 31% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 195 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.75 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.13 g | |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% |
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 cup (medium) | 250 g | 195 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 180 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 200 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 300 g | 234 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 273 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 390 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 500 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 78 calories per 100 g.
A quark smoothie is a blended drink made with quark, a mild, tangy fresh dairy product. Fruit is often added for flavor, and milk or another liquid can loosen its thick, creamy texture.
Blend quark with fruit and enough milk, kefir, or water to reach your preferred consistency. Add the liquid gradually and blend again, so the quark smoothie does not become thinner than you want.
A quark smoothie tastes creamy and mildly tangy, with most of its sweetness coming from the fruit you add. Berries make it tarter, while ripe banana or mango gives the drink a sweeter, smoother flavor.
Yes, a quark smoothie works well without banana. Try berries, mango, peaches, or pear instead; if the fruit is less creamy, add a little extra quark or liquid to get the texture you like.
A quark smoothie gets its protein from quark, a fresh dairy food, and often includes whole fruit. A protein shake typically uses protein powder mixed with liquid, so its ingredients and texture can be quite different.
Yes, frozen fruit works well in a quark smoothie and makes it cold and thick without needing ice. Let larger pieces soften briefly if your blender struggles, and add liquid gradually as the fruit blends.
Yes, oats can be blended into a quark smoothie for a thicker, more filling drink. Fine or rolled oats blend more smoothly; let the finished smoothie stand briefly if you prefer softer oats.
A quark smoothie can be a convenient breakfast, especially when you add fruit and oats. Those additions make it more substantial than quark blended with liquid alone, and you can pair it with other foods if you are still hungry.
Yes, prepare a quark smoothie ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator overnight. Fruit can release liquid or the mixture can separate, so shake or stir it well before drinking.
Yes, use water or a plant-based drink instead of dairy milk to thin a quark smoothie. Quark itself is dairy, so changing the liquid does not make the drink dairy-free.
Vitamins
B2
0.45mg · 35% DV
B12
0.8µg · 33% DV
Vitamin C
17mg · 19% DV
Biotin
5.25µg · 18% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
255mg · 36% DV
Calcium
295mg · 30% DV
Iodine
23µg · 15% DV
Selenium
7.75µg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
413mg · 12% DV
Sodium
115mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 195 calories in 1 cup (medium) (250 g):
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A Quark smoothie blends quark—a mild, thick fresh dairy cheese popular in parts of Europe—with fruit and, depending on the recipe, milk or another liquid. The result sits somewhere between a drinkable breakfast and a spoon-thick snack, and is easy to adapt to whatever fruit is in season.
Its flavour is usually gently tangy, with the fruit bringing sweetness; the texture is smooth and more substantial than many juice-based smoothies. In Germany and other parts of Europe, it works well at breakfast or as a quick snack, while elsewhere it can be an easy high-protein option after exercise or between meals. Quark provides much of its protein, though the finished drink’s nutrition depends on the ingredients. For a lighter version, rely on ripe fruit rather than added sugar.
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 2
Minimally 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
3.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.28g
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.