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Lor cheese-based dessert; protein-rich dairy sweet
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sweet lor cheese dessert (120 g) has 223 calories. That works out to 186 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.4 g of carbs, 12.5 g of protein, 9.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
223
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
22.4g
· 8% DV
Protein
12.5g
· 25% DV
Fat
9.1g
· 12% 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 40% · Protein 23% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 223 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.1 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 5.52 g | 28% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 174 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% |
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 (medium) | 120 g | 223 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 37 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (medium) | 60 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 149 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 186 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 279 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 335 kcal |
Calculated from 186 calories per 100 g.
Sweet lor cheese dessert is usually made by mixing lor cheese with ingredients such as eggs and flour or semolina, shaping the mixture, and baking or frying it before adding syrup. Recipes vary, so the texture and cooking method depend on the version you follow.
Sweet lor cheese dessert is associated with Turkish cuisine, especially the Aegean region and İzmir. Similar lor-based sweets are made elsewhere in Turkey, with differences in shape, cooking method, and whether the finished dessert is soaked in syrup.
Lor is a mild, fresh Turkish cheese commonly made from whey. It is not exactly the same as ricotta or cottage cheese, and the lor used in sweet lor cheese dessert is usually unsalted so it does not make the finished sweet taste savory.
Sweet lor cheese dessert can be baked or fried, depending on the recipe. Baking is common in some İzmir-style versions, while frying gives other versions a crisper exterior. Follow the method specified for your dough rather than switching methods without adjusting it.
No, sweet lor cheese dessert is not the same as cheesecake. It uses lor in a shaped dough that is often cooked and soaked with syrup, while cheesecake is typically a soft cheese-based filling baked over a crust.
You can use ricotta if lor is unavailable, but the result may be softer and wetter because the cheeses differ in moisture and texture. Drain the ricotta well first, and add the dry ingredients gradually until the mixture holds its shape.
Sweet lor cheese dessert can crumble if the lor is too wet or the mixture does not have enough binding ingredients. Drain the cheese thoroughly and add flour or semolina gradually until the dough holds together when shaped.
A common method is to pour cooled syrup over the dessert while it is still hot from cooking. This helps it absorb the syrup without becoming overly soft; recipes differ, so follow the temperature order given in your chosen recipe.
Serve sweet lor cheese dessert after it has had time to absorb the syrup and cool to a comfortable temperature. It is often offered as a Turkish dessert after a meal; a small garnish such as chopped nuts can be added if it suits the recipe.
Yes, sweet lor cheese dessert can be frozen, although thawing may change its texture. For a better result, freeze it before adding syrup, thaw it in the refrigerator, and syrup it afterward; do not refreeze it once thawed.
Vitamins
B12
0.58µg · 24% DV
B2
0.25mg · 19% DV
B5
0.5mg · 10% DV
Vitamin A
81.6µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
170mg · 24% DV
Calcium
198mg · 20% DV
Selenium
7.44µg · 14% DV
Iodine
17µg · 11% DV
Sodium
174mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
142mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sweet lor cheese dessert is a Turkish sweet made with lor, a mild, fresh curd cheese. Recipes vary, but lor is often mixed with sugar and egg, sometimes with a little flour or semolina, then baked and finished with syrup. Simpler, less-syrupy versions are also made at home.
The cheese gives it a softly grainy texture and a gentle tang beneath the sweetness. In Turkey it may be served after a meal or with tea; elsewhere, it works well as a small dessert alongside fresh fruit or plain tea. Lor gives it more protein than many syrup-based sweets, though it is still a dessert. For a lighter serving, use less syrup and keep the portion modest.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.