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Salty, stringy, low-fat, sliced cheese
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 slice (medium) of Sliced Cecil cheese (40 g) has 106 calories. That works out to 265 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 8.8 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 260 mg of Calcium covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 slice (medium) · 40 g
106
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
0.8g
· 0% DV
Protein
8.8g
· 18% DV
Fat
7.2g
· 9% 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 3% · Protein 34% · Fat 63%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 106 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.4 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 480 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 slice (medium) | 40 g | 106 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 53 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 133 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 133 kcal |
| 3 slice (thick) | 60 g | 159 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 80 g | 212 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 265 kcal |
Calculated from 265 calories per 100 g.
Sliced Cecil cheese is made from cheese curds that are heated, worked, and drawn into thin strands before being salted and sliced. Traditional versions are often made with cow’s milk, though the milk used can vary by producer.
Sliced Cecil cheese pulls into strings because its curds are stretched and aligned into fibres during production. Separate the strands by hand for a traditional snack, or leave the slices intact when adding them to a sandwich.
No, sliced Cecil cheese is not quite the same as the familiar individually portioned string cheese. Both can separate into strands, but Cecil is a traditional stretched-curd cheese that is often sold as a larger braided or layered piece and sliced for serving.
Sliced Cecil cheese is typically saltier and more distinctly stringy than fresh mozzarella. Both are stretched-curd cheeses, but mozzarella is usually mild and moist, while Cecil is often salted and made to pull into thinner strands.
Yes, sliced Cecil cheese can be heated in dishes such as toasties, flatbreads, and savoury pastries. It softens when warm, but does not always melt into the smooth, even layer you might expect from a melting cheese.
Briefly soaking sliced Cecil cheese in cold water can reduce its saltiness; taste a piece before soaking it longer. Extended soaking may soften the cheese and dilute its flavour, so leave out or reduce added salt in the recipe too.
Store sliced Cecil cheese in the refrigerator in an airtight container after opening. Keeping it covered helps prevent drying and stops it absorbing other food odours; follow the package’s storage directions and use-by date.
Yes, you can freeze sliced Cecil cheese, although thawing may change its moisture and stringy texture. Seal it well, thaw it in the refrigerator, and use it in a hot dish if the texture is less pleasant for eating as is.
Sliced Cecil cheese pairs well with bread, tomatoes, olives, and eggs, and can also be added to savoury pastries. Its salty flavour works best alongside milder ingredients, so taste the dish before adding extra salt.
Sliced Cecil cheese is often quite salty because salt is used in its preparation. If you need to limit sodium, use a smaller amount, pair it with unsalted foods, and follow your clinician’s advice if you have a sodium-related health concern.
Vitamins
B12
0.52µg · 22% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
Vitamin A
88µg · 10% DV
B5
0.2mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Calcium
260mg · 26% DV
Phosphorus
172mg · 25% DV
Sodium
480mg · 21% DV
Selenium
5.6µg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
28mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 106 calories in 2 slice (medium) (40 g):
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Sliced Cecil cheese is çeçil, a Turkish cheese with a stringy texture, cut into convenient slices. Traditionally made from cow’s milk, it is especially associated with eastern Turkey, including the Erzurum region. Its savoury, distinctly salty flavour and supple strands make it a natural fit for breakfast, served with bread, tomatoes and olives. It can also be tucked into sandwiches or used in börek; warming it brings out its stretchy texture. It offers substantial protein for a cheese, while its saltiness is worth balancing with fresh, unsalted accompaniments.
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
4.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 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.