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Richly flavored traditional Turkish tulum cheese with nigella seeds
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Tulum Cheese with Nigella (30 g) has 111 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 6.6 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 240 mg of Calcium covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 30 g
111
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.8g
· 0% DV
Protein
6.6g
· 13% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% 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 3% · Protein 24% · Fat 73%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 111 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 5.7 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.36 g | |
| Sodium | 540 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| 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 | 111 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 15 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Tulum Cheese with Nigella is a traditional Turkish tulum-style cheese mixed with nigella seeds, also called black cumin seeds. It has a savory, distinctive aroma; its texture and intensity vary with the milk and the producer’s aging method.
Tulum Cheese with Nigella is commonly eaten with bread as part of a Turkish breakfast. You can also crumble it over salad or use it in pastries; its bold, salty flavor pairs well with fresh vegetables and other mild accompaniments.
Tulum Cheese with Nigella tastes savory and often salty, with a pronounced aroma from the aged cheese and a lightly peppery, herbal note from the nigella seeds. The exact balance depends on the cheese’s milk, aging, and seasoning.
Tulum Cheese with Nigella is made by adding nigella seeds to tulum-style cheese, which is traditionally aged in a skin or another container. Recipes differ by region and producer, including the milk used and the way the cheese is pressed and matured.
Tulum Cheese with Nigella contains nigella seeds, while plain tulum cheese does not. The seeds add a distinctive aroma and a lightly peppery flavor; the underlying cheese remains tulum-style, though its texture and saltiness can vary by producer.
Yes, Tulum Cheese with Nigella works well crumbled into pastries, omelets, or baked dishes. Aged, crumbly versions may soften without melting into a smooth, stretchy layer, so use them as a savory filling or topping rather than expecting a mozzarella-like melt.
Keep Tulum Cheese with Nigella refrigerated in a tightly covered container. Sealing it helps prevent drying and stops its strong aroma from spreading to other foods; take out only the portion you need and return the rest to the refrigerator promptly.
Yes, you can freeze Tulum Cheese with Nigella, but thawing may make its texture drier or more crumbly. Wrap it airtight in small portions and thaw it in the refrigerator; the thawed cheese is often best used in cooked dishes.
No, Tulum Cheese with Nigella is not feta. It is a Turkish tulum-style cheese with nigella seeds, while feta is a separate brined cheese traditionally associated with Greece; their flavor, texture, and production methods are different.
Only eat the outer surface if it is part of the cheese and intended to be edible. Some tulum cheeses are aged in a skin or packaged in a separate covering, so remove any non-edible casing or wrapping before serving.
Vitamins
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
Vitamin A
78µg · 9% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B5
0.15mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Calcium
240mg · 24% DV
Sodium
540mg · 23% DV
Phosphorus
144mg · 21% DV
Zinc
0.96mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
27mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Tulum Cheese with Nigella combines traditional Turkish tulum cheese with nigella seeds, which lend the cheese a gently peppery, aromatic note. Tulum is made in several regional styles and is traditionally aged, giving it a pronounced, savoury flavour and a texture that can be creamy or crumbly.
In Turkey, it is often served at breakfast with bread, olives and tomatoes, or offered as part of a meze spread. It also pairs well with fresh vegetables and a cup of tea. The cheese is protein-rich, but also high in fat, so a modest slice alongside vegetables makes a satisfying plate without letting its richness dominate.
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
— 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
5.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.55g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.