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Fermented yogurt, fresh cucumber, cooling, probiotic
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Yogurt Cucumber Soup (200 g) has 90 calories. That works out to 45 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.4 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 3.4 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of B2 covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Yogurt Cucumber Soup is a chilled, Yozgat-style Turkish dish made with yogurt and finely chopped cucumber, often loosened with water and seasoned with herbs such as mint. Garlic and a little olive oil may be added, too. Its consistency can range from a thick cacık to a spoonable cold soup.
In Turkey it is served cold, especially in warm weather, alongside home-cooked meals, rice or grilled dishes. The tangy yogurt gives it a refreshing, gently fermented character, while cucumber keeps the dish light; it is not a substantial source of protein. Keep it thick for a more filling side, or use less oil for a lighter bowl.
Selected: 100 g
45
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
4.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
1.7g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 40% · Protein 24% · Fat 36%
Vitamins
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
B12
0.22µg · 9% DV
B5
0.38mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.2µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Calcium
85mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
62mg · 9% DV
Iodine
8µg · 5% DV
Selenium
2.6µg · 5% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 45 calories in 100 g:
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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.
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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.35g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Yogurt cucumber soup is a chilled dish made by combining yogurt with finely chopped cucumber and seasonings. It is served cold, often with herbs such as mint, and can be made thick enough to eat with a spoon.
Mix yogurt with finely diced cucumber, salt and herbs, then thin it gradually with cold water until it reaches a spoonable soup consistency. Chill before serving; garlic and a little olive oil are optional additions.
Yogurt cucumber soup is generally loosened with water and served as a cold soup, while tzatziki is usually thicker and served as a dip or accompaniment. Ingredients overlap, but the texture and serving style distinguish them.
Yogurt cucumber soup is served cold, not heated like a hot soup. Keep it refrigerated until serving, then stir it so any liquid released by the cucumber is evenly mixed back in.
Drain excess liquid from the chopped cucumber and add cold water to the yogurt gradually. Cucumbers release more water as the soup sits, so mix them in shortly before serving if you want a thicker texture.
Yes, Greek yogurt works well in yogurt cucumber soup and gives it a thicker, tangier texture. Thin it gradually with cold water rather than adding a large amount at once, so you can control the consistency.
Yogurt cucumber soup pairs well with grilled meats, rice, flatbread and spicy main dishes. Its cool, tangy taste makes it a refreshing accompaniment, or it can be served as a light starter on its own.
Yes, you can mix the yogurt base and chill it ahead of serving. For the best texture, add the chopped cucumber close to serving time, since it releases water and can thin the soup as it rests.
Yogurt cucumber soup is best eaten within two days when stored covered in the refrigerator. Stir it before serving because cucumber may release liquid; discard it if it has been left at room temperature for an extended period.
Freezing yogurt cucumber soup is not recommended. Yogurt can separate and become grainy after thawing, while cucumber loses its crisp texture; prepare it fresh or keep it chilled instead.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.