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High in protein with healthy fats from walnuts
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Walnut quark fresh cheese (40 g) has 33 calories. That works out to 82 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.2 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 66 mg of Phosphorus covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 27 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 40 g
33
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
4.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
1g
· 1% 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 51% · Protein 22% · Fat 27%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 33 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 1.84 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 84 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.2 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 40 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 21 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 49 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 80 g | 66 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 148 kcal |
Calculated from 82 calories per 100 g.
Walnut quark fresh cheese is a soft, fresh cheese made with quark and walnuts. Its creamy texture works as a spread, while the walnuts add a distinct nutty flavor; it can be served in either sweet or savory dishes.
Eat walnut quark fresh cheese spread on bread, paired with fruit, or served alongside vegetables and crackers. For a savory snack, add fresh herbs; for a sweeter option, pair it with fruit rather than adding extra sugar.
Walnut quark fresh cheese tastes creamy and mildly tangy, with a rich, earthy walnut flavor. The balance can vary by product, especially if it includes additional seasonings or sweet ingredients.
Yes, you can make a simple version of walnut quark fresh cheese by stirring finely chopped walnuts into plain quark. Add herbs for a savory spread or fruit for a sweeter one, and refrigerate it until serving.
Walnut quark fresh cheese is typically smoother and more spreadable than cottage cheese, which has a curd-like, lumpy texture. Both are fresh dairy foods, but they behave differently in dips, spreads, and recipes.
Yes, walnut quark fresh cheese works well in cold dips, sandwich fillings, and wraps. Heat can make fresh quark separate or turn grainy, so stir it into a hot dish after removing the pan from the heat.
Keep walnut quark fresh cheese refrigerated in a tightly closed container and use a clean utensil to serve it. Follow the package’s guidance for how long it keeps after opening, and discard it if you notice mold or an off smell.
Freezing walnut quark fresh cheese is usually not a good choice because thawing can make its creamy texture watery or grainy. If you freeze it for later use in a cooked recipe, stir it well after thawing.
Yes, walnut quark fresh cheese makes a flavorful toast topping because it spreads easily and combines creamy quark with crunchy walnut pieces. Try it with sliced pear for a sweet topping or chopped herbs for a savory one.
Walnut quark fresh cheese can be a nourishing snack, combining protein from dairy with unsaturated fats from walnuts. It is not suitable for someone with a dairy or tree-nut allergy, so choose another snack if either applies.
Vitamins
B12
0.18µg · 8% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.6µg · 5% DV
Vitamin A
38µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
66mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.17mg · 7% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Calcium
44mg · 4% DV
Sodium
84mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
68mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 33 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (40 g):
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Walnut quark fresh cheese combines quark—a soft, mildly tangy fresh cheese popular in Central European cooking—with pieces of walnut. It has a creamy base and a gentle tartness, balanced by the walnuts’ rich flavour and slight crunch. It can be enjoyed as a spread or served as a simple accompaniment.
Try it on toast for breakfast, with crisp vegetables as a snack, or alongside bread and salads. It provides protein, while the walnuts contribute nourishing fats. For a lighter serving, spread a modest amount on whole-grain bread and add sliced cucumber or other fresh vegetables.
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 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
1.84g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.56g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.