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A small, pale ivory cheese with a smooth, slightly matte rind and a compact, creamy-looking cut surface, served on a plain plate.
●Low GI
💪High Protein

Very Little Cecil Cheese Calories

Very Little Cecil Cheese

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

320kcal

GI

0low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

100mg

FIBER · 100 G

0g

Quick answer

1 tablespoon (small) of Very Little Cecil Cheese (8 g) has 26 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.1 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 1.9 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 40 mg of Phosphorus covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Very Little Cecil Cheese Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 tablespoon (small) · 8 g

26

KCAL / 8G

Carbs

0.1g

· 0% DV

Protein

2g

· 4% DV

Fat

1.9g

· 2% 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 2% · Protein 31% · Fat 67%

Very Little Cecil Cheese nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (small) (8 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories26 kcal
Total fat1.9 g2%
Saturated fat1.2 g6%
Trans fat0.02 g
Sodium144 mg6%
Total carbohydrate0.1 g0%
Fiber0 g0%
Protein2 g4%

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 Small Tablespoon of Very Little Cecil Cheese?

ServingAmountCalories
1 tablespoon (small)8 g26 kcal
1 teaspoon (extra small)3 g10 kcal
1 slice (thin)10 g32 kcal
1 piece (small)15 g48 kcal
2 tablespoon (medium)16 g51 kcal
1 serving (small)20 g64 kcal
100 g100 g320 kcal

Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Very Little Cecil Cheese

What is very little Cecil cheese?

Very little Cecil cheese is a Turkish çeçil cheese, a mild-to-salty cheese known for its stretchy, separable strands. It is traditionally made by kneading and stretching curds, and is often served at breakfast or added to hot dishes.

How is very little Cecil cheese made?

Very little Cecil cheese is made by curdling milk, then kneading and stretching the curds in hot water until they form long strands. The cheese is shaped into bundles or braids and salted.

How do you eat very little Cecil cheese?

You can pull very little Cecil cheese into strands and eat it with bread, vegetables, or olives, or add it to eggs and toast. Taste it before seasoning a dish, since the cheese can be quite salty.

Does very little Cecil cheese melt?

Yes, very little Cecil cheese softens and stretches when heated, but it may not melt into a smooth, even layer like mozzarella. Separate the strands and scatter them over eggs, toast, or a hot pastry filling.

Why does very little Cecil cheese come apart in strands?

Very little Cecil cheese has a stringy structure because its curds are kneaded and stretched during production. The strands separating when you pull the cheese apart are a normal feature, not a sign that it has spoiled.

How do you reduce the saltiness of very little Cecil cheese?

To make very little Cecil cheese less salty, separate the strands and briefly soak them in cold water, then drain and taste. A long soak can take away flavor and make the texture less pleasant.

How should you store very little Cecil cheese?

Keep very little Cecil cheese refrigerated in a sealed container to prevent it from drying out or absorbing odors. After opening, handle it with clean utensils and discard it if you notice mold, an off smell, or a slimy surface.

Can you freeze very little Cecil cheese?

Yes, you can freeze very little Cecil cheese, although thawing may make its strands less elastic or change the texture. Freeze it in airtight portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, and use it in cooked dishes.

What is the difference between very little Cecil cheese and mozzarella?

Very little Cecil cheese is typically saltier and more distinctly strand-like than fresh mozzarella. Both can stretch when warmed, but mozzarella is usually moister and melts more evenly, while Cecil cheese works well pulled apart over a dish.

What can you cook with very little Cecil cheese?

Very little Cecil cheese works in eggs, toasted sandwiches, savory pastries, and flatbreads. Pull the strands apart before adding them so they distribute more evenly, and adjust added salt to account for the cheese's own saltiness.

Very Little Cecil Cheese Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

0.12µg · 5% DV

Vitamin A

20µg · 2% DV

B2

0.03mg · 2% DV

B5

0.04mg · 1% DV

Minerals

Sodium

144mg · 6% DV

Phosphorus

40mg · 6% DV

Calcium

56mg · 6% DV

Zinc

0.28mg · 3% DV

Potassium ⭐

8mg · 0% DV

Very Little Cecil Cheese Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

0
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Very Little Cecil Cheese

To burn the 26 calories in 1 tablespoon (small) (8 g):

🚶

6min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

3min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

4min

Cycling

🏊

3min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Very Little Cecil Cheese?

“Very little Cecil cheese” refers to a small amount of çeçil, a Turkish cheese traditionally associated with the eastern provinces of Erzurum and Kars. The curds are worked and stretched into fine strands, giving the cheese its fibrous texture and mildly salty taste; the strands can be pulled apart by hand.

In Turkey, çeçil is commonly served at breakfast with bread and olives, or used in börek and salads. It is protein-rich, though also fairly high in fat, so a little can add plenty of savoury flavour. One small tablespoon is about 8 g; try it with fresh vegetables or herbs for a lighter plate.

How Nutritious Is Very Little Cecil Cheese?

Nutrient density

High

65/ 100

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

38/ 100

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 Very Little Cecil 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 Very Little Cecil Cheese Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free
Dairy yes
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Very Little Cecil Cheese Good For?

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

Very Little Cecil Cheese Fat Profile

SATURATED

1.2g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.48g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.04g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 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.