Ayran vs Turkish coffee: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: ayran scores 21/100 and Turkish coffee 24/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Ayran
41 kcal per 100 g. 1 glass: 250 g
Turkish coffee
38 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (fincan, about 65 ml): 65 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even41 vs 38 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAyran2.3 vs 0.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAyran3.1 vs 7.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even103 vs 106 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatTurkish coffee1.4 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Ayran, 100 g | Turkish coffee, 100 g | Ayran, 250 g | Turkish coffee, 65 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 41 kcal | 38 kcal | 103 kcal | 25 kcal |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 0.1 g | 5.8 g | <0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.1 g | 9.2 g | 7.8 g | 6 g |
| Sugars | 3.1 g | 7.7 g | 7.8 g | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 2.2 g | 0.2 g | 5.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | <0.1 g | 3.5 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.8 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 18 µg | 0 µg | 45 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 103 mg | 106 mg | 258 mg | 69 mg |
| Iron | <0.1 mg | 0.1 mg | <0.1 mg | <0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 1.9 mg | 204 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 8.3 mg | 74 mg | 21 mg | 48 mg |
| Sodium | 161 mg | 13 mg | 403 mg | 8.4 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.