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Refreshing drink with yogurt, sparkling water, and lemon
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Sparkling lemon ayran (200 g) has 64 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.4 g of carbs, 3.2 g of protein, 2.2 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of B2 covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
64
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
6.4g
· 2% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
2.2g
· 3% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 22% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 64 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.4 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% |
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 | 64 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 200 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 330 g | 106 kcal |
Calculated from 32 calories per 100 g.
Sparkling lemon ayran is a yogurt drink mixed with lemon juice and sparkling water. It combines ayran’s tangy, creamy taste with citrus and carbonation, and is usually served cold.
To make sparkling lemon ayran, whisk yogurt with lemon juice and a little cold water until smooth, then gently stir in chilled sparkling water. Add it last to keep the drink fizzy, and season with salt if you like.
Sparkling lemon ayran is made with yogurt, lemon juice and sparkling water. Salt is an optional addition; some versions include mint. Plain sparkling water keeps the drink’s flavor balanced without adding sweetness.
No. Regular ayran is a savory yogurt-and-water drink, while sparkling lemon ayran also includes lemon juice and fizzy water. The lemon adds tartness, and the bubbles give it a lighter, sparkling texture.
Yes, plain club soda can work in sparkling lemon ayran, but its added minerals may make the flavor slightly different from naturally sparkling mineral water. Avoid sweetened or flavored soda, which can overpower the yogurt and lemon.
Sparkling lemon ayran foams because carbon dioxide escapes from the sparkling water when it is poured and mixed. Pour it slowly into the yogurt mixture and stir gently; vigorous whisking releases more gas and can create excess foam.
It is best to make sparkling lemon ayran just before serving, because it loses its fizz as it sits. You can mix the yogurt and lemon ahead, keep that base chilled, and add the sparkling water at the last moment.
Sparkling lemon ayran pairs well with grilled meats, kebabs, flatbreads and spicy dishes. Its tart, cold taste provides a refreshing contrast to rich or strongly seasoned food; serve it chilled.
Sparkling lemon ayran does not cause weight loss on its own. If made without added sugar, it can replace a sweetened fizzy drink, but it still contributes to what you eat and drink throughout the day.
It can bother some people: carbonation may cause bloating, while lemon’s acidity can aggravate heartburn. If you notice discomfort, try a smaller serving, use less sparkling water, or choose plain ayran instead.
Vitamins
B2
0.26mg · 20% DV
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
Biotin
4.4µg · 15% DV
B5
0.5mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
88mg · 13% DV
Calcium
120mg · 12% DV
Sodium
240mg · 10% DV
Iodine
14µg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
220mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 64 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
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Sparkling lemon ayran is a lively variation on ayran, the Turkish drink made by thinning yoghurt with water. Sparkling water adds fizz, while lemon brings a sharper, citrusy note; it is usually mixed just before serving so it stays bubbly. The result is tangy, lightly salty if seasoned, and much less sweet than lemonade or a soft drink.
Serve it well chilled alongside grilled meats, kebabs, flatbreads or a spicy meal, as you might serve traditional ayran. It also makes a refreshing choice on a warm day when you want something yoghurt-based. At 32 calories per 100 g, it is a relatively light drink; adjust the lemon to taste, and add the sparkling water last for a gentler, longer-lasting fizz.
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
1.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.08g
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.