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Refreshing drink made with yogurt, water, and sparkling water
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Sparkling ayran (200 g) has 72 calories. That works out to 36 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.4 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 3 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of B2 covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
72
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
6.4g
· 2% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
3g
· 4% 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 39% · Protein 21% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 72 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.4 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
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) | 200 g | 72 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 330 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 180 kcal |
Calculated from 36 calories per 100 g.
Sparkling ayran is a Turkish yogurt drink made with water and sparkling water or mineral water. It has the tangy, creamy character of regular ayran, with carbonation that makes it fizzy and lightly foamy.
Whisk yogurt with cold water until smooth, then gently stir in chilled sparkling water just before serving. Add salt if you like. Mixing in the sparkling water at the end helps preserve the bubbles and foam.
No. Regular ayran is a still drink made by mixing yogurt and water, while sparkling ayran also contains carbonated water. The added bubbles give it a fizzier texture, though both have ayran’s familiar tangy yogurt taste.
Either can be used. Mineral water contains naturally occurring minerals, while plain soda water is carbonated water; recipes and regional usage vary. In Turkey, “soda” in a drink recipe often means bottled mineral water.
Sparkling ayran tastes tangy and creamy from the yogurt, with a crisp, fizzy finish from the bubbles. Salt is optional, so the flavor can range from mildly savory to more pronounced depending on how it is prepared.
Sparkling ayran is commonly enjoyed cold with kebabs, pide, grilled foods, and spicy dishes. Its yogurt tang makes a refreshing contrast to rich or strongly seasoned food; serve it soon after mixing to keep the fizz.
You can prepare the yogurt-and-water base ahead and keep it chilled, but add the sparkling water just before serving. Once mixed, sparkling ayran gradually loses its bubbles and foam, so leftovers are best consumed soon.
It can. The carbonation may cause burping or bloating, especially for people who are sensitive to fizzy drinks. Drinking it slowly or choosing still ayran may be more comfortable if bubbles tend to bother you.
Yes, sparkling ayran contributes fluid, and its yogurt base makes it a refreshing drink. It does not replace water in every situation, such as prolonged strenuous exercise or heavy sweating, so drink water as needed too.
No, sparkling ayran does not cause weight loss by itself. Its yogurt base may make it satisfying as a drink with a meal, but weight change depends on overall eating habits and energy balance.
Vitamins
B2
0.28mg · 22% DV
B12
0.44µg · 18% DV
Biotin
4.4µg · 15% DV
B5
0.72mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
96mg · 14% DV
Calcium
120mg · 12% DV
Sodium
240mg · 10% DV
Iodine
14µg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
300mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 72 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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.
Sparkling ayran is a fizzy take on ayran, the traditional Turkish drink made by mixing yogurt with water. Sparkling or mineral water gives it a light foam and fine bubbles, while the yogurt keeps its familiar tang and creamy, opaque appearance. It is usually served well chilled and stirred gently so it stays lively.
In Turkey, ayran is a common companion to kebabs, pide and everyday meals; the sparkling version makes a particularly refreshing choice in warm weather. Outside Turkey, it works well alongside grilled food or a savoury lunch. It is a light drink with some protein from the yogurt. For the freshest fizz, mix it shortly before serving, and leave out added salt or use just a little if you prefer.
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 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
2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.