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Rich, melted Turkish cheese
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Tulum cheese (melted) (40 g) has 148 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 8.8 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 340 mg of Calcium covers 34% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 40 g
148
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
1g
· 0% DV
Protein
8.8g
· 18% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% 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 3% · Protein 24% · Fat 73%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 148 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g | 36% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 480 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% |
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) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 15 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 25 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 111 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (mini) | 30 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 296 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 cup (jumbo) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
To melt Tulum cheese, crumble it and warm it gently in a pan, stirring often. A little milk can help soften it, but high heat may cause the fat to separate and leave the cheese grainy rather than smooth.
No, melted Tulum cheese usually does not stretch like mozzarella. Tulum is commonly aged and crumbly, so heating softens it into a rich, savory texture rather than creating long, elastic strands.
Melted Tulum cheese goes well with warm bread, flatbread, eggs, or roasted vegetables. Its bold, salty flavor works especially well as a topping or filling, while milder ingredients keep the dish from tasting overly intense.
Yes, melted Tulum cheese can be used in börek or pide, though it is often easier to add it crumbled before baking. Mix it with a milder cheese or vegetables if you want a less salty, more balanced filling.
Tulum cheese can turn oily when it is heated too quickly or for too long. Warm it over low heat and stir frequently; adding a small splash of milk may help bring the softened cheese together.
It is the same type of cheese, but melted Tulum cheese has been heated until soft or spreadable. Regular Tulum cheese is commonly served crumbled, while the melted version is easier to use as a warm topping or in hot dishes.
Yes, melted Tulum cheese works on toast. Spread or spoon it over warm bread, then add ingredients such as tomato or herbs to balance its strong flavor; avoid prolonged heating, which can make it greasy.
Keep melted Tulum cheese in a covered container in the refrigerator, and do not leave it sitting at room temperature for a long time. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, using low heat and frequent stirring.
Yes, you can reheat melted Tulum cheese, but repeated heating may make it separate or turn grainy. Warm a single portion gently in a pan, stirring as it heats; add a little milk if it has become too thick.
Yes, melted Tulum cheese pairs well with eggs. Cook the eggs first, then stir in crumbled Tulum over low heat until it softens; taste before adding salt, since the cheese can already be quite salty.
Vitamins
B12
0.6µg · 25% DV
Vitamin A
104µg · 12% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
B5
0.24mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Calcium
340mg · 34% DV
Phosphorus
208mg · 30% DV
Sodium
480mg · 21% DV
Zinc
1.28mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 148 calories in 1 serving (medium) (40 g):
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Tulum cheese (melted) is traditional Turkish tulum cheese warmed until soft and spreadable. Tulum cheese is made in several parts of Turkey, typically from sheep’s or goat’s milk, and aged; its flavour and firmness vary by region. The melted version is a preparation rather than a separate style of cheese.
Heating brings out its savoury, tangy character, making it an appealing topping for warm bread. In Turkey it may be served at breakfast, alongside eggs or vegetables, or as a small addition to a shared table. For English-speaking readers, it works well on toast or stirred into a simple savoury dish. It is rich in protein and fat, with 22 g of protein per 100 g. Use a modest amount and pair it with fresh tomatoes or greens for a less rich meal.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
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
7.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.