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Savory fermented drink blend with probiotics
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Şalgam with ayran (250 g) has 60 calories. That works out to 24 calories per 100 g. It contains 5 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 2.5 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
60
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
5g
· 2% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
2.5g
· 3% 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 37% · Protein 22% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 700 mg | 30% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 3 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 250 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 4 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 200 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 300 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 330 g | 79 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 500 g | 120 kcal |
Calculated from 24 calories per 100 g.
Şalgam with ayran combines ayran, a yogurt-and-water drink, with şalgam juice, a fermented, savory drink commonly made with purple carrots and turnip. Salt is typical, and some şalgam juice is spicy.
Şalgam with ayran tastes tangy, salty, and creamy, with the fermented sharpness of şalgam juice balanced by yogurt. If the şalgam juice is hot, the blend can also have a noticeable chili kick.
Şalgam juice and ayran are both familiar Turkish drinks, but combining them is not the usual traditional way to serve either one. Şalgam with ayran is a mixed variation rather than a standard pairing with a single established recipe.
Mix cold ayran with cold şalgam juice and adjust the amount to your taste; there is no single required ratio. Add the şalgam juice gradually so you can control the blend’s saltiness, sourness, and heat.
It may contain live cultures if its fermented ingredients have not been heat-treated, but fermentation alone does not guarantee probiotics remain in the drink. Processing and storage can affect whether live microorganisms are present.
Şalgam with ayran is not made as an alcoholic drink, and alcohol is not a standard added ingredient. Fermentation of şalgam juice can produce very small amounts of alcohol naturally, depending on how it is made.
The acidity of şalgam juice can cause the yogurt proteins in ayran to clump or the mixture to separate. This does not automatically mean it has spoiled; stir the ingredients together just before drinking for a more even texture.
Keep Şalgam with ayran covered in the refrigerator and drink it while fresh. The mixture may separate as it sits, so stir it before serving, and avoid leaving it at room temperature for an extended period.
It can be high in sodium because both şalgam juice and ayran may be salted. The amount varies by recipe, so people limiting sodium should choose less salty versions or keep their serving small.
Yes, ayran is made from yogurt and generally contains some lactose, so Şalgam with ayran is not automatically lactose-free. Fermentation may reduce lactose, but people with lactose intolerance can still have symptoms from it.
Vitamins
B12
0.45µg · 19% DV
B2
0.2mg · 15% DV
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
B5
0.45mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Sodium
700mg · 30% DV
Phosphorus
100mg · 14% DV
Calcium
138mg · 14% DV
Iodine
15µg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
238mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 60 calories in 1 cup (medium) (250 g):
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Şalgam with ayran combines ayran—a tangy drink made from yogurt, water and salt—with şalgam suyu, a fermented, savoury drink popular in southern Turkey, especially around Adana. The blend brings together ayran’s mellow creaminess and şalgam’s sharp, earthy tang.
It is usually served cold, often alongside kebabs and other hearty meals, or as a refreshing drink in warm weather. You may find it mixed together or with the two flavours kept distinct until stirred. It is relatively light, with a little protein from the yogurt, but its flavour is bold and salty. For a milder cup, use more ayran; it also pairs well with simple grilled foods.
Low
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.63g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.13g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.6:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.