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Protein- and calcium-rich stretched-curd cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Seçil String Cheese (30 g) has 87 calories. That works out to 289 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 7.5 g of protein, 6 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 210 mg of Calcium covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
87
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
7.5g
· 15% DV
Fat
6g
· 8% 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 2% · Protein 35% · Fat 63%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 87 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.75 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.17 g | |
| Sodium | 195 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% |
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 piece (medium) | 30 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 60 g | 173 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 173 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 90 g | 260 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 289 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 200 g | 578 kcal |
Calculated from 289 calories per 100 g.
Seçil String Cheese is usually eaten cold by pulling it apart into strands. Serve it as a snack or add it to sandwiches and salads; it also softens when heated for toast or baked dishes.
Yes, Seçil String Cheese softens and melts when heated, with a stretchy texture. It works in grilled sandwiches and baked dishes, though it may not melt quite like mozzarella in recipes such as pizza.
Keep Seçil String Cheese refrigerated and seal the opened pack or transfer the cheese to an airtight container. Eat it soon after opening, and discard it if it develops mold, a slimy surface, or an unpleasant smell.
Yes, Seçil String Cheese can be frozen, but thawing may make its texture drier or crumbly. Use thawed cheese in a cooked dish, such as a toasted sandwich or casserole, rather than expecting its original stringy texture.
Seçil String Cheese can replace mozzarella in some sandwiches and baked dishes, but the texture and melt are not identical. It is a practical swap when you want a mild, stretchy cheese, rather than an exact match for pizza.
Seçil String Cheese is a stretched-curd cheese: the curd is heated and worked until it forms a flexible, stringy texture. Pulling the finished cheese apart follows the structure created during that process.
Yes, Seçil String Cheese is a convenient snack because it can be pulled into bite-size strands and eaten without cooking. Pair it with fruit or vegetables if you want a snack with more variety.
Yes, Seçil String Cheese can be used in omelets, toasted sandwiches, pastries, and other hot dishes. Tear it into smaller strands so it spreads more evenly as it softens.
Seçil String Cheese may taste mildly salty, but the saltiness can vary by product. If you are watching your salt intake, keep the portion modest and avoid pairing it with several salty foods in the same meal.
Toddlers can eat Seçil String Cheese if it is cut or torn into small, manageable pieces and suits their chewing ability. Do not offer long, sticky strands or a whole piece, as these can be a choking hazard.
Vitamins
B12
0.33µg · 14% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Vitamin A
54µg · 6% DV
B5
0.11mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Calcium
210mg · 21% DV
Phosphorus
135mg · 19% DV
Sodium
195mg · 8% DV
Zinc
0.93mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 87 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 g):
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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.
Seçil String Cheese is a Turkish stretched-curd cheese, made by kneading warm curds until they form soft, peelable strands. It has a mild, milky flavour and a supple, slightly chewy texture; pull it apart into strips or bite into a piece.
In Turkey, it is commonly served at breakfast with bread, olives and fresh vegetables, and makes an easy snack alongside tea. It can also be added to toast or börek, where it softens and stretches when heated. With 25 g of protein per 100 g and very little carbohydrate, it is a protein-rich cheese. Pair it with fruit or crisp vegetables for a simple snack.
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.