Labneh Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Labneh, as a concentrated dairy product, provides a complex matrix of essential nutrients including calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium, which are well-established for supporting bone mineral density .
Because it is produced by straining yogurt to remove acid whey (the liquid byproduct of fermentation), labneh has a denser texture and a higher concentration of milk solids and proteins compared to standard yogurt .
The nutritional profile of labneh can vary significantly based on its fat content, which is typically categorized by the milk used—ranging from non-fat (less than 0.5% fat) to high-fat (above 3% fat) varieties .
Early research indicates that labneh can serve as an effective carrier for functional ingredients, such as probiotics like L. plantarum, which may enhance its potential benefits for gut health .

Interesting fact

Historically, labneh was preserved by rolling it into small balls and submerging them in olive oil, a method that allowed the cheese to be stored for over a year without refrigeration.

Standout nutrients

ELITE

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Iodine

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Calcium

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Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

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Chromium

kcal per 100g

Protein8.19g

Fat4.72g

Carbs0.55g

Sugar3.75g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.17g

Monounsat1.21g

Saturated2.73g

Trans0.27g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeKetoLow Fodmap

Sustainability

Moderate

As a concentrated dairy product, it has a higher water and carbon footprint than standard yogurt per kilogram.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate

1–2 weeks

Keep covered in its own liquid or olive oil to prevent drying.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 3 validated sources

French Food Database

2 contributing source foods

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

3 contributing source foods

Claim citations

Physicochemical and sensory characterization of functional ... - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Potential Health Benefits of Combining Yogurt and Fruits Based on ...

[3]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Milk and yogurt consumption are linked with higher bone mineral ...

[5]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A Review of Processing Techniques and Rheological Properties of Yogurts - PMC

[7]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Invited review: Acid whey trends and health benefits - ScienceDirect

[10]www.sciencedirect.comsciencedirect.com

Processing of high-protein yoghurt – A review - ScienceDirect

[11]www.sciencedirect.comsciencedirect.com

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

66.8

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