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Quark (curd cheese)
Quark (curd cheese) is a dairy. Here it is in five languages, with a note on what it is and roughly how many calories it carries.
Quark (curd cheese) in five languages
| Language | Word |
|---|---|
| English | Quark (curd cheese) |
| Estonian | Kohupiim |
| Finnish | Rahka |
| Russian | Творог |
| Latvian | Biezpiens |
What it is
A fresh, soft curd cheese that is a staple across the Baltics and the Nordic countries. It is naturally high in casein protein and low in fat when unsweetened, which is why it is popular with people watching their protein intake. Sweetened dessert versions (with vanilla or berries) carry more sugar and energy than the plain kind.
Calories
As a rough guide, Quark (curd cheese) is about 100 kcal per 100 g for the low-fat kind, and it is high in protein. Treat that as an orientation figure: the exact number depends on the brand, the fat content and how it is cooked. For a precise figure, look the specific product up in a food database.
Related food words
Sour cream
Hapukoor · Smetana (hapukerma) · Skābais krējums
Kefir
Keefir · Kefiiri · Kefīrs
Milk
Piim · Maito · Piens
Cheese
Juust · Juusto · Siers
Butter
Või · Voi · Sviests
Rye bread
Rukkileib · Ruisleipä · Rudzu maize
Source: Translations are common everyday usage; the calorie figure is a rounded per-100-gram estimate from standard food-composition references. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "quark (curd cheese)" in Estonian?
Quark (curd cheese) is "Kohupiim" in Estonian.
How many calories are in quark (curd cheese)?
About 100 kcal per 100 g for the low-fat kind, and it is high in protein.
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