How Many Calories in Telemea (Romanian Brined Cheese)?
1 porție (50g) = 133 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 porție (50g) contains 133 calories.
Best time: Breakfast or snack, often alongside tomatoes and bread, or as a salad ingredient
Benefits
- ✓Good source of complete protein (17.5g/100g), useful for satiety and maintaining muscle mass
- ✓Rich in calcium, important for bone and teeth health
- ✓Contains natural probiotics from the brining process, which can support gut flora
- ✓Almost negligible carbs - fits easily into lower-carb meals
Considerations
- !Average values for cow's milk telemea - sheep or goat milk telemea can have a slightly different fat and protein content, usually being fattier
- !High sodium content from the brining process - people with high blood pressure should moderate consumption or rinse it before eating
- !Relatively high calorie density (265 kcal/100g) - a generous serving can quickly add calories to a simple salad
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends telemea as a good source of protein and calcium for breakfast, but in a moderate portion (50g) - rinse it briefly with water if you want to cut down on sodium. Paired with tomatoes, cucumbers, and a bit of whole grain bread, it becomes part of a balanced breakfast that's far more filling than a sweet snack.
Frequently Asked Questions
A serving of cow's milk telemea (50g) has about 133 calories. Sheep's milk telemea, being fattier, can have slightly more calories for the same amount. It's a protein-rich snack (about 8.7g protein per 50g serving).
Both are good cheeses as a source of protein and calcium, but cow's milk telemea has somewhat fewer calories (265 kcal/100g) than cașcaval (315 kcal/100g), being a fresh brined cheese rather than an aged one. Telemea also tends to have higher sodium content because of the brine, so moderating the portion matters in both cases.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.