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Semi-hard, stringy, smoked Turkish cheese
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Smoked Dil cheese (30 g) has 95 calories. That works out to 315 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.6 g of carbs, 6.9 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 195 mg of Calcium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 30 g
95
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.6g
· 0% DV
Protein
6.9g
· 14% 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 29% · Fat 68%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 95 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.65 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.15 g | |
| Sodium | 270 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% |
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 slice (medium) | 30 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 189 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 252 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 473 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 250 g | 788 kcal |
Calculated from 315 calories per 100 g.
Smoked Dil cheese is a Turkish, semi-hard cheese with a stringy texture and a smoky flavor. It can be pulled into strands and eaten on its own, or used in sandwiches and cooked dishes.
You can eat smoked Dil cheese as it is, pull it into strands, or add it to sandwiches and toast. Its smoky taste is pronounced, so a little can add plenty of flavor to a dish.
Yes, smoked Dil cheese softens and melts when heated, often becoming stretchy. It works well in toasties and hot sandwiches; heat it briefly, since prolonged cooking can make the cheese release fat.
The main difference is smoking: smoked Dil cheese has a distinct smoky aroma, while regular Dil cheese tastes milder and more milky. Both have a stringy texture and soften when heated.
Smoked Dil cheese is made by smoking Dil cheese. The base cheese is worked and shaped to develop its characteristic flexible, stringy texture, then smoked to give it its distinctive aroma and color.
Yes, smoked Dil cheese works well in a grilled cheese sandwich because it softens and stretches as it heats. Pair it with mild ingredients so the smoky flavor complements the sandwich rather than overpowering it.
Keep smoked Dil cheese refrigerated in its original packaging or in an airtight container. After opening, wrap it well to keep the surface from drying out and to stop it absorbing other refrigerator odors.
Yes, you can freeze smoked Dil cheese, although thawing may change its stringy texture. Divide it into portions, seal them airtight, and thaw in the refrigerator before using.
Yes, smoked Dil cheese can add a smoky, stringy Turkish cheese option to a cheese board. Pull it into strands or cut it into pieces, and serve it with bread and milder cheeses for contrast.
For a similar stringy texture, regular Dil cheese is the closest substitute, though it lacks the smoky flavor. If you mainly need a cheese that melts and stretches, mozzarella can work, but the taste will differ.
Vitamins
B12
0.45µg · 19% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
69µg · 8% DV
Biotin
0.75µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Calcium
195mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
126mg · 18% DV
Sodium
270mg · 12% DV
Zinc
0.96mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
24mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 95 calories in 1 slice (medium) (30 g):
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Smoked Dil cheese is a Turkish smoked version of dil peyniri, a semi-hard cheese known for its stringy, pull-apart texture. It has a savoury smoky flavour and can be sliced or separated into strands before serving.
In Turkey, it is often eaten at breakfast with bread, olives and fresh vegetables, or melted into toast. It also works well on a simple cheese board or in a warm sandwich. With 23 g of protein per 100 g, it is protein-rich, though also fairly rich in fat. Pair a modest portion with tomatoes, cucumber or other fresh vegetables for a lighter meal.
Medium
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
— 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
4.65g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.95g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.