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Salty, spiced, fermented regional cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (small) of Sur cheese (30 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.2 g of carbs, 5.6 g of protein, 7.5 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 156 mg of Calcium covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 27 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (small) · 30 g
96
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
1.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
5.6g
· 11% DV
Fat
7.5g
· 10% 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 5% · Protein 24% · Fat 71%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.5 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.74 g | 24% |
| Trans fat | 0.21 g | |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% |
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 serving (small) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 15 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 80 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (grated) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 35 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Sur cheese tastes salty, tangy and distinctly spiced, with a fermented aroma. The exact flavour varies by recipe and how long it is matured, so try a small piece before adding it to a dish.
Sur cheese is often crumbled or spread on bread and served as part of a meal or snack. You can also use it in salads, dips and sandwiches; its saltiness may mean you need less added salt.
Sur cheese is made by seasoning a curd-based cheese mixture and allowing it to ferment. Recipes differ between producers and regions, so the spices, texture and length of fermentation are not always the same.
Keep Sur cheese refrigerated in a clean, tightly sealed container after opening. Avoid leaving it at room temperature for extended periods, and follow any storage instructions on its packaging.
The names can refer to closely related regional cheeses made from seasoned, fermented curd, but recipes and naming vary by locality. Check the product’s ingredients and style rather than assuming every Sur cheese is identical to sürk.
Yes, Sur cheese can be crumbled into eggs, stirred into savoury fillings or added to a dish near the end of cooking. Its pronounced flavour works well in small amounts, and it can make a recipe saltier.
Yes, you can freeze Sur cheese in a well-sealed package, preferably divided into portions. Thaw it in the refrigerator; freezing may make its texture more crumbly, so it is often better suited to cooked dishes afterward.
Sur cheese can replace feta when a recipe calls for a salty, crumbly cheese, but the result will taste more fermented and spiced. Start with less than the amount of feta and adjust the seasoning after tasting.
Yes, Sur cheese is typically quite salty as well as spiced. If you find the flavour intense, use a smaller amount alongside bread or unsalted ingredients, and avoid adding extra salt to the dish until you have tasted it.
Discard Sur cheese if it develops an unexpected unpleasant smell, visible mould or a slimy surface. Fermentation gives it a distinctive aroma, so look for new, clearly abnormal changes rather than its usual tangy smell.
Vitamins
B12
0.33µg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
78µg · 9% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Calcium
156mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
108mg · 15% DV
Sodium
294mg · 13% DV
Zinc
0.78mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
33mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sur cheese is a regional Turkish cheese made by seasoning fermented milk curds with salt and spices. Its exact seasoning and texture can vary between makers; it is typically savoury, distinctly salty and crumbly or dense. The fermentation gives it a more pronounced flavour than a mild fresh cheese.
In Turkey, it is commonly enjoyed in small amounts at breakfast, with bread and fresh vegetables, or served as part of a meze spread. It also works crumbled over a salad or alongside plain bread, where its bold flavour can season the whole bite. Sur cheese provides protein, but is also rich in fat and salt, so a modest serving is often enough; pair it with tomatoes, cucumber or other fresh produce.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.74g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.95g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.