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Turkish coffee with cheese Calories
Traditional Turkish coffee served with salty, tangy kecheese made from goat's milk.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Turkish coffee with cheese (70 g) has 59 calories. That works out to 85 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.1 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 3.6 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Turkish coffee with cheese Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 70 g
59
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
4.1g
· 1% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
3.6g
· 5% 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 27% · Protein 19% · Fat 54%
Turkish coffee with cheese nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (70 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.24 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 224 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Turkish coffee with cheese?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 70 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 50 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 43 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 100 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 102 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 140 g | 119 kcal |
Calculated from 85 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Turkish coffee with cheese
What is Turkish coffee with cheese?
Turkish coffee with cheese is Turkish coffee served alongside salty, tangy keş cheese made from goat’s milk. The cheese is an accompaniment, not usually an ingredient brewed into the coffee.
Do you put cheese in Turkish coffee with cheese?
Usually, no: the keş cheese is served beside the coffee rather than stirred into the cup. Keeping them separate preserves the coffee’s foam and lets you taste the salty cheese in between sips.
How do you make Turkish coffee with cheese at home?
Brew Turkish coffee with water in a cezve, then serve it freshly made with a small piece of salty, tangy keş cheese on the side. Don’t simmer the cheese with the coffee; it is meant to accompany the drink.
What kind of cheese is served with Turkish coffee with cheese?
The pairing uses keş cheese, a salty, tangy cheese made from goat’s milk. It is not simply cheddar or a mild melting cheese; its distinctive sharp, savory taste is part of the pairing.
What does Turkish coffee with cheese taste like?
Turkish coffee with cheese combines the coffee’s strong, roasted bitterness with the cheese’s salty, tangy flavor. The contrast is savory rather than creamy or sweet, since the cheese is typically eaten separately.
Is Turkish coffee with cheese a common traditional pairing in Turkey?
Turkish coffee itself is a long-standing Turkish tradition, but serving it with keş cheese is not a standard pairing everywhere in the country. It is better understood as a particular local or specialty way to serve it.
Can you use a different cheese for Turkish coffee with cheese?
Yes, but the flavor will change. A salty, tangy cheese is the closest match to keş; a mild or sweet cheese will give less contrast with the coffee, and a very soft cheese may be awkward to serve alongside it.
Can Turkish coffee with cheese be made with sugar?
Yes, you can brew the coffee sweetened or unsweetened and serve the cheese separately. Sweet coffee creates a stronger sweet-and-salty contrast with keş cheese; add sugar to the cezve while brewing rather than to the cheese.
Does Turkish coffee with cheese contain caffeine?
Yes, Turkish coffee with cheese contains caffeine from the coffee; the cheese does not remove it. If caffeine affects you strongly, choose a smaller serving or avoid drinking it close to bedtime.
Can you reheat Turkish coffee with cheese?
It is best to serve Turkish coffee with cheese freshly brewed, since reheating can dull the coffee’s flavor and foam. Keep the cheese separate; if it has been left out for a long time, refrigerate it rather than saving it alongside the drink.
Turkish coffee with cheese Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.35µg · 15% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
B5
0.35mg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.4µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Sodium
224mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
67mg · 10% DV
Calcium
84mg · 8% DV
Zinc
0.49mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
112mg · 3% DV
Turkish coffee with cheese Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Turkish coffee with cheese
To burn the 59 calories in 1 cup (medium) (70 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Turkish coffee with cheese?
Turkish coffee with cheese pairs finely ground coffee, brewed slowly in a cezve and served with its grounds, with a salty, tangy goat’s-milk cheese. The cheese is best understood as an accompaniment rather than an ingredient stirred into the cup, making this a distinctive pairing rather than an everyday style of Turkish coffee.
The coffee is full-bodied and pleasantly bitter, while the cheese brings a sharp, savoury contrast. In Turkey, Turkish coffee is commonly offered after a meal or over conversation, often with a glass of water; this version can be served in the same way. The cheese adds some protein and fat, so keep the portion modest if you want a lighter coffee break.
How Nutritious Is Turkish coffee with cheese?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Turkish coffee with cheese Processed?
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.
Does Turkish coffee with cheese Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Turkish coffee with cheese Good For?
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
Turkish coffee with cheese Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.91g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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