Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →🧀
Source of protein and calcium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Tulum cheese meze (60 g) has 186 calories. That works out to 310 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.1 g of carbs, 12 g of protein, 14.7 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 252 mg of Phosphorus covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 60 g
186
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
2.1g
· 1% DV
Protein
12g
· 24% DV
Fat
14.7g
· 19% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 4% · Protein 25% · Fat 71%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 186 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.7 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 9.12 g | 46% |
| Trans fat | 0.45 g | |
| Sodium | 708 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 12 g | 24% |
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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 186 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 87 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 93 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 70 g | 217 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 310 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 310 kcal |
Calculated from 310 calories per 100 g.
Tulum cheese meze is a Turkish appetizer made with crumbled tulum cheese, often mixed or topped with olive oil and other ingredients. Recipes vary: herbs, walnuts, spices, or yogurt may be included, so the name does not describe one fixed recipe.
Crumble tulum cheese with a fork, then mix it with olive oil and any herbs or seasonings you like. Spoon the mixture onto a small plate. Taste before adding salt, since tulum cheese can already be quite salty.
Crumbled tulum cheese is the defining ingredient; olive oil, walnuts, fresh herbs, and chili flakes are common additions. Some versions include yogurt for a softer texture. The exact ingredients depend on the recipe rather than a single traditional formula.
Tulum cheese meze is usually served chilled or at room temperature as part of a selection of Turkish appetizers. Pair it with toasted bread, pide, or raw vegetables, and add a little olive oil on top just before serving.
Several kinds of tulum cheese work, including varieties made from sheep’s, goat’s, or cow’s milk. Choose one whose flavor you enjoy, and adjust the added salt and seasonings after tasting, since saltiness and sharpness vary between cheeses.
No, Tulum cheese meze is not necessarily spicy; chili flakes or other hot seasonings make it so. Leave them out for a mild version, or serve them separately so guests can season their own portions.
Yes, you can mix the cheese and seasonings ahead and keep the mixture covered in the refrigerator. For a fresher taste and appearance, add delicate herbs and the finishing drizzle of olive oil shortly before serving.
Keep Tulum cheese meze covered and refrigerated, and avoid leaving it at room temperature for an extended period. Versions containing fresh herbs or yogurt are best eaten promptly; discard it if its smell, appearance, or texture has changed.
Serve Tulum cheese meze with toasted bread, pide, crackers, or crisp vegetables such as cucumber and bell pepper. It also fits a Turkish meze spread alongside olives and fresh salads; choose milder sides to balance the cheese’s savory, salty flavor.
Freezing is not recommended for Tulum cheese meze, especially if it contains yogurt or fresh herbs. Thawing can make the mixture watery or grainy and dull the herbs’ texture. Prepare a fresh batch instead for the best consistency.
Vitamins
B12
0.84µg · 35% DV
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
Vitamin A
132µg · 15% DV
B5
0.25mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
252mg · 36% DV
Calcium
354mg · 35% DV
Sodium
708mg · 31% DV
Zinc
1.86mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
81mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 186 calories in 1 serving (medium) (60 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Tulum cheese meze is a Turkish-style appetiser built around crumbled tulum, a tangy, salty cheese traditionally matured in a skin or container. Recipes vary: the cheese may be mixed with olive oil, herbs, spices or walnuts, so the meze can be simple or richly seasoned.
In Turkey it is served as part of a meze spread, with bread and fresh vegetables, and may also appear at breakfast. For English-speaking diners, it works well as a savoury starter or sharing plate alongside sliced cucumber, tomatoes and warm flatbread. It provides protein and calcium, but is also rich in fat; use a modest portion and add vegetables for a lighter spread.
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.
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
9.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.