Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
High-protein, fat-free fresh cheese
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Siyah Sek Quark (200 g) has 130 calories. That works out to 65 calories per 100 g. It contains 8 g of carbs, 25 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 32 µg of Biotin covers 107% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
130
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
8g
· 3% DV
Protein
25g
· 50% DV
Fat
0.4g
· 1% 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 24% · Protein 74% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 25 g | 50% |
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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 10 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (large) | 20 g | 13 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 125 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 250 g | 163 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 163 kcal |
Calculated from 65 calories per 100 g.
Siyah Sek Quark is a fresh dairy cheese in the quark style, rather than a drink or a traditional aged cheese. Its soft consistency makes it easy to eat with a spoon or mix into meals.
Eat Siyah Sek Quark on its own or pair it with fruit, oats, or nuts for a quick breakfast. For a savory option, stir in herbs, pepper, or chopped cucumber and serve it as a dip.
You can use Siyah Sek Quark in breakfast bowls, dips, pancakes, and some baking recipes. It works especially well where a soft, creamy dairy ingredient is useful; add it to hot dishes near the end to avoid curdling.
Siyah Sek Quark is generally mild, creamy, and slightly tangy, with a soft texture. It is less lumpy than many cottage cheeses, so it can be eaten plain or blended into a smooth dip.
No. Siyah Sek Quark is a fresh cheese, while Greek yogurt is strained yogurt. Both can be thick and high in protein, but quark has a distinct cheese-like character and may behave differently in recipes.
Siyah Sek Quark can replace cream cheese in some dips, spreads, and fillings, but it is usually softer and less rich. In frostings or recipes that depend on cream cheese holding its shape, the result may be looser.
Yes, Siyah Sek Quark can stand in for cottage cheese when a smooth texture is acceptable. Cottage cheese is typically curdier, so the swap changes the texture in salads, fillings, and other dishes.
Keep Siyah Sek Quark refrigerated after opening and close its container between servings. Follow the package’s use-by guidance, and discard it if you notice mold, an unusual smell, or a changed appearance.
Yes, you can freeze Siyah Sek Quark, but thawing may make it watery or grainy. It is usually better suited to cooked dishes, baking, or blended sauces after thawing than to eating plain.
Yes, Siyah Sek Quark may contain lactose because it is made from dairy. People with lactose intolerance can react differently to dairy foods; if symptoms are a concern, ask a doctor or dietitian for personal guidance.
Vitamins
Biotin
32µg · 107% DV
B2
0.5mg · 38% DV
B12
0.8µg · 33% DV
B5
1.2mg · 24% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
190mg · 27% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Calcium
240mg · 24% DV
Iodine
16µg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
280mg · 8% DV
Sodium
90mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 130 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Siyah Sek Quark is a packaged quark product. Quark is a fresh cheese made from milk and eaten without ageing, with a thick, spoonable texture and a gently tangy dairy flavour. Common in Central and Eastern Europe, it is often served at breakfast or as a snack with fruit, honey or bread; it also works well with oats, in dips, or in baking. The product’s exact flavour or seasoning is not specified, so taste it before adding sweet or savoury ingredients. It is very low in fat and provides 12.5 g of protein per 100 g, making it a handy protein-forward dairy choice. Pair it with fruit or herbs, and go easy on added sugar or salt.
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
— 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
0.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.06g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.