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Yörsan Labneh Cheese Calories
Creamy full-fat strained yogurt cheese
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
2 tablespoon (medium) of Yörsan Labneh Cheese (30 g) has 68 calories. That works out to 225 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.3 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 6 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 54 µg of Vitamin A covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Yörsan Labneh Cheese Nutrition Facts
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
68
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
1.3g
· 0% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
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 8% · Protein 13% · Fat 79%
Yörsan Labneh Cheese nutrition facts table · 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 68 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.78 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.21 g | |
| Sodium | 144 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
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 2 Tablespoons of Yörsan Labneh Cheese?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 34 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 45 g | 101 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 113 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 169 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 225 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 200 g | 450 kcal |
Calculated from 225 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Yörsan Labneh Cheese
What is Yörsan Labneh Cheese?
Yörsan Labneh Cheese is a soft, tangy cheese made from strained yogurt. Its creamy texture works well spread on bread, stirred into dips, or used in both sweet and savoury recipes.
How is Yörsan Labneh Cheese different from cream cheese?
Yörsan Labneh Cheese has a more yogurt-like tang and a softer texture than many cream cheeses. Cream cheese is often milder and denser, so swapping one for the other can change a recipe’s flavour and consistency.
How can you use Yörsan Labneh Cheese?
Use Yörsan Labneh Cheese as a bread spread, a base for dips, or a creamy addition to sauces and desserts. It pairs especially well with herbs and garlic in savoury dishes, and with honey or fruit in sweet ones.
Can you use Yörsan Labneh Cheese in cheesecake?
Yes, Yörsan Labneh Cheese can be used in cheesecake. It brings a mild tang and a soft, creamy texture; compared with a cream-cheese-only recipe, the filling may taste more yogurt-like, so follow a recipe designed for labneh.
Can Yörsan Labneh Cheese be used in hot sauces or soups?
Yes, but add Yörsan Labneh Cheese gently to hot dishes because intense heat can make it separate or turn grainy. Stir it in near the end of cooking, ideally after taking the pan off the heat.
How should you store Yörsan Labneh Cheese after opening?
Keep Yörsan Labneh Cheese covered in the refrigerator after opening, and use a clean utensil each time. Follow the package’s storage and use-by guidance; discard it if its smell, colour, or texture changes noticeably.
Can you freeze Yörsan Labneh Cheese?
Yes, Yörsan Labneh Cheese can be frozen, but thawing may leave it watery or grainy. It is usually better suited to cooked sauces or fillings after freezing than to spreading on bread.
Can Yörsan Labneh Cheese replace cream cheese in recipes?
Yörsan Labneh Cheese can replace cream cheese in dips, spreads, and some baked recipes, but it is tangier and may contain more moisture. For frosting or a firm cheesecake filling, use a recipe that accounts for labneh’s softer texture.
What can you serve with Yörsan Labneh Cheese?
Serve Yörsan Labneh Cheese with warm flatbread, crackers, sliced vegetables, or roasted dishes. For a simple savoury plate, add olive oil and herbs; for a sweet snack, pair it with fruit or honey.
Is Yörsan Labneh Cheese the same as homemade labneh?
No, not exactly. Yörsan Labneh Cheese is a packaged product, while homemade labneh varies with the yogurt used and how long it is strained. That can make homemade versions thicker, milder, or tangier than the packaged cheese.
Yörsan Labneh Cheese Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
54µg · 6% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
B12
0.14µg · 6% DV
B5
0.17mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
144mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
36mg · 5% DV
Iodine
7.2µg · 5% DV
Calcium
44mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
47mg · 1% DV
Yörsan Labneh Cheese Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Yörsan Labneh Cheese
To burn the 68 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 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.
What is Yörsan Labneh Cheese?
Yörsan Labneh Cheese is a branded, creamy cheese made from strained yogurt, in the Middle Eastern labneh tradition. Its mild tang and thick, smooth texture make it easy to spread on toast or flatbread, serve with olives and vegetables, or stir into dips and sauces. It also works in desserts when you want a soft, tangy dairy note. This is a full-fat choice with relatively little carbohydrate and 7.5 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter snack, use a modest spoonful with cucumber, tomatoes, herbs or whole-grain bread.
How Nutritious Is Yörsan Labneh Cheese?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
Low
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 Yörsan Labneh Cheese Processed?
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.
Does Yörsan Labneh Cheese Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Yörsan Labneh 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
Yörsan Labneh Cheese Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.78g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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