How many calories in ayran?
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Short answer
One glass (200 ml) of ayran (about 200 g) has about 75 kcal and 4 g of protein; 100 g has about 37 kcal. What changes the calories most is the fat content of the yogurt and how much it is diluted. The values are for homemade ayran made from whole-milk yogurt and water.
Ayran is a cold, slightly salty drink of yogurt whisked with water. It is the classic partner for kebabs, lahmacun and pide in Turkey, where it is often served frothy in copper cups or in sealed cups at fast food places.
Because it is just yogurt and water, ayran gives some protein and calcium for few calories. Packaged ayran varies in fat content, so a low-fat version can be lighter than the homemade one calculated here.
| Serving | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 glass (200 ml) | 200 | 75 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| 1 can | 250 | 95 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| 100 g | 100 | 37 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 2 |
What changes the calories in Ayran?
- Yogurt: full-fat yogurt makes a richer drink.
- Dilution: more water means fewer calories per glass.
- Glass size: shop cups and restaurant glasses vary.
How were these values calculated?
No official record matches this dish directly, so the values come from a recipe calculation: the nutrients of each ingredient were taken from USDA FoodData Central, added up and divided by the cooked weight. Raw total 1000 g, cooked weight 1000 g.
Whole-milk yogurt 60%, water 40% (salt excluded). Packaged ayran fat content varies by brand.
| Ingredient | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| whole-milk yogurt | 600 | 366 | 20.8 | USDA FDC 171284 |
| water | 400 | under 5 | 0 | USDA FDC 173647 |
Spices (under 5 g in total per recipe) are not counted.
Serving weights:
- 1 glass (200 ml): typical serving, approximate
- 1 can: typical serving, approximate
Calories per 100 g are rounded to a whole number and macros to one decimal; serving calories to the nearest 5 and protein to a whole gram.
Can you count the calories in Ayran from a photo?
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Frequently asked questions
How much does one glass (200 ml) of ayran weigh?
On this page, one glass (200 ml) of ayran is taken as about 200 g (typical serving, approximate). The real weight depends on the recipe, the size and how it is served.
How much protein is in ayran?
One glass (200 ml) of ayran has about 4 g of protein; 100 g has 2.1 g.
Is ayran good for you?
It is a light drink that provides protein and calcium; the salt content is worth keeping in mind.
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Sources
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy (2018) and FNDDS 2021–2023 datasets; accessed 16 October 2026
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