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Quark (Low-Fat Fresh Cheese)

Quark (Low-Fat Fresh Cheese) is a fresh, soft dairy cheese traditional in Central and Northern Europe (often called Twaróg) and commonly used in both savory dishes and desserts. It provides a notable amount of high-quality protein, with about 12g of protein per 100g, while being very low in fat. As a low-fat, high-protein dairy option, it promotes satiety and supplies useful micronutrients like vitamin B12 and selenium, making it a practical choice for snacks, smoothies, and cooking when you want extra protein without much added fat.

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~0.35€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

B

Healthy

-

Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Low-Fat Quark.

Calories

68 kcal

3% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

12 g

24% RDI

Fat

0.2 g

0.1g sat fat

Carbs

4 g

1% RDI

Sugar

4 g

8% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0.1 g

2% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

B · 7.0 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Quark (Low-Fat Fresh Cheese) healthy?

Yes, Quark (Low-Fat Fresh Cheese) is considered healthy with a Health Grade of B. It is high in protein with 12g per 100g.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Quark (Low-Fat Fresh Cheese)?

Quark (Low-Fat Fresh Cheese) is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Quark (Low-Fat Fresh Cheese) gluten free?

Yes, Quark (Low-Fat Fresh Cheese) is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Quark (Low-Fat Fresh Cheese)?

100g of Quark (Low-Fat Fresh Cheese) contains 68 kcal, 12g protein, 4g carbohydrates, 0.2g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Quark (Low-Fat Fresh Cheese) vegetarian?

Yes, Quark (Low-Fat Fresh Cheese) is vegetarian but not vegan.

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