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High-protein, salty, semi-hard string cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of White dil cheese (30 g) has 87 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.6 g of carbs, 6.9 g of protein, 6.6 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 195 mg of Calcium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
87
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
0.6g
· 0% DV
Protein
6.9g
· 14% DV
Fat
6.6g
· 8% 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 3% · Protein 31% · Fat 66%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 87 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 4.05 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.21 g | |
| Sodium | 270 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% |
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 piece (medium) | 30 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 44 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 58 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (shredded) | 28 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 35 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 145 kcal |
| ½ cup (shredded) | 56 g | 162 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 174 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 kcal |
Calculated from 290 calories per 100 g.
White dil cheese is a Turkish stretched-curd cheese made by pulling softened curd into long strands. It is typically pale and semi-firm, with a stringy texture; its saltiness and exact firmness vary between products.
White dil cheese is made by warming and kneading curds until they become pliable, then stretching them into strands. The cheese may be folded or rolled before salting, and the final texture depends on how it is shaped and handled.
White dil cheese has a mild, milky flavor with a noticeable salty note in many versions. Its texture is elastic and separates into strands, so it feels chewier than a soft fresh cheese.
White dil cheese pulls into strands because its curds are heated and stretched during cheesemaking, aligning the protein structure. Pulling it apart along those fibers is easiest at room temperature; very cold cheese can feel firmer and less flexible.
White dil cheese softens and melts when heated, but it may not become as smooth or stretchy as low-moisture mozzarella. Use moderate heat for pizza, toast, or baked dishes, since prolonged heating can make it dry or release oil.
Yes, white dil cheese can replace mozzarella on pizza, especially when you want a Turkish-style flavor. It can be saltier and melt differently, so use a light hand with other salty toppings and test a small amount first.
Yes, you can grill white dil cheese, but it softens quickly and may lose its shape rather than forming a firm crust. Use thick pieces and a hot, lightly oiled grill, turning them gently as soon as they begin to soften.
Store white dil cheese in the refrigerator in a clean, airtight container. If it came packed in brine, keep it submerged in that brine; otherwise, follow the package directions and prevent the exposed surface from drying out.
Yes, white dil cheese can be frozen, though thawing may make its stringy texture less elastic or more crumbly. Freeze it in a tightly sealed portion and use it in cooked dishes after thawing for the best result.
No, white dil cheese is a traditional Turkish stretched-curd cheese, while “string cheese” often refers to individually portioned snack cheese. Both can separate into strands, but their shape, seasoning, and production method are not necessarily the same.
Vitamins
B12
0.33µg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
72µg · 8% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Calcium
195mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
126mg · 18% DV
Sodium
270mg · 12% DV
Zinc
0.84mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 87 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 g):
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White dil cheese is a Turkish semi-hard cheese made by kneading and shaping curds into strands. It pulls apart into soft fibres and has a mild, gently salty flavour. The name refers to its string-like texture, rather than to a particular variety of white cheese elsewhere.
In Turkey, it is often served at breakfast with bread, olives and fresh vegetables, and it also works well in toast or melted into pastries. Pulling the strands apart by hand is part of its appeal. It is protein-rich, though it also contains appreciable fat and salt. Pair it with tomatoes, cucumber or other fresh produce for a lighter plate, especially if the rest of the meal includes salty foods.
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 3
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.