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Soft, stringy, salty cheese; popular for breakfast and snacks
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Tahsildaroğlu dil cheese (30 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.6 g of carbs, 6.6 g of protein, 7.5 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
96
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.6g
· 0% DV
Protein
6.6g
· 13% DV
Fat
7.5g
· 10% 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 2% · Protein 27% · Fat 71%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.5 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.8 g | 24% |
| Trans fat | 0.15 g | |
| Sodium | 360 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% |
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 | 96 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 200 g | 640 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
You can eat Tahsildaroğlu dil cheese as it is, pulling it apart into strands, or serve it with bread for breakfast or a snack. It also works in sandwiches and toast, where warming softens its layered texture.
Yes, Tahsildaroğlu dil cheese softens and stretches when heated. Use it in toasties, hot sandwiches, or baked dishes; avoid prolonged high heat, which can make the cheese dry or cause it to release oil.
Not exactly. Tahsildaroğlu dil cheese is a Turkish, layered cheese that pulls into strands, while “string cheese” often refers to individually portioned cheeses made for snacking. Their textures may be similar, but the products and styles can differ.
Tahsildaroğlu dil cheese is layered and pulls apart into strands, while mozzarella is typically more uniform and moist. Both soften and stretch when heated, so dil cheese can work in toast or baked dishes, though its saltiness may change the flavor.
Keep Tahsildaroğlu dil cheese refrigerated in its packaging or a tightly closed food container. Limiting air exposure helps prevent it from drying out and absorbing other odors; take out the portion you need and promptly return the rest to the refrigerator.
Yes, you can freeze Tahsildaroğlu dil cheese, although thawing may leave it drier or more crumbly. Wrap it airtight in portions and thaw it in the refrigerator; use thawed cheese in cooked dishes and do not refreeze it.
Yes, Tahsildaroğlu dil cheese can be used as a börek filling. Pull it into strands and add it on its own or with herbs; taste it before adding salt, since the cheese may already make the filling salty.
Tahsildaroğlu dil cheese is made by working and shaping the cheese into layers, which separate into strands when pulled. That stringy texture is characteristic; discard the cheese if it develops mold, an unusual sour smell, or a sticky surface.
Tahsildaroğlu dil cheese can replace mozzarella in a baked dish, but it may taste saltier and may not melt as evenly. Try a small amount first, and pair it with less-salty toppings so the finished pizza is not overly salty.
Discard Tahsildaroğlu dil cheese if you see mold or notice an unusual sour odor or a distinctly sticky surface. Follow the package instructions for how long to keep it after opening, and keep it refrigerated between servings.
Vitamins
B12
0.45µg · 19% DV
Vitamin A
75µg · 8% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B5
0.15mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Calcium
195mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Sodium
360mg · 16% DV
Iodine
11µg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
24mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Tahsildaroğlu dil cheese is a Turkish cheese made in the traditional string-cheese style: its pale, soft curd pulls apart into fine strands. It has a mild, lightly salty taste and a layered, pliable texture.
In Turkey, it is commonly served at breakfast with bread, tomatoes and olives, eaten as a snack, or used in toast and savoury pastries. It also melts into stretchy strands in hot sandwiches. For English-speaking readers, it makes an easy addition to a breakfast or lunch plate; its 22 g of protein per 100 g gives it a substantial, filling character. Pair it with fresh vegetables for a lighter balance.
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
4.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.