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  1. Boza (Bulgarian fermented drink)

Boza is Bulgaria's ancient fermented millet drink — 70 kcal per 100 g. With ~3,000 years of history, it traces back to Mesopotamia. A 250 ml glass packs ~175 kcal, more than most people expect from a "drink". The mild lactic fermentation gives it a tangy, slightly sour character.

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How should I track Boza (Bulgarian fermented drink)?

Liquid calories from Boza (Bulgarian fermented drink) are easy to overlook because drinks do not trigger the same fullness signals as solid food. A meta-analysis (Wehling & Lusher, Am J Clin Nutr 2021) confirmed that people underreport beverage intake more than solid food. Most people pour 30–50% more than the label serving size without realizing it. Use a kitchen scale to weigh your glass or bottle once — you will know your exact pour going forward. This one calibration step can save you from hundreds of untracked calories per week.

Macro Breakdown

Macro Split: 3% Protein, 93% Carbs, 4% FatMacro Split100%
Protein3%0.5g
Carbs93%16.0g
Fat4%0.3g

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g. Percentages reflect Daily Value (DV).

Energy
  • Calories
    70kcal—
Macronutrients
  • Protein
    0.5g1%
  • Carbohydrates
    16.0g—
  • Fat
    0.3g—
  • Fiberathlete
    0.5g2%
  • Sugar
    12.0g—
  • Saturated Fat
    0.1g—
Minerals
  • Sodium
    10mg—
  • Calciumathlete
    8mg1%
  • Ironathlete
    1mg3%
Vitamins
  • Vitamin Dathlete
    0.0mcg0%

% Daily Value based on FDA 2,000 kcal reference diet. Strength trainees have different needs — see highlighted nutrients.

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Boza (Bulgarian fermented drink) — values for 250g

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Primary macros

Calories
175
kcal
Protein
1.3
g
Carbs
40.0
g
Fat
0.8
g

More nutrients

Fiber
1.3g
Sugar
30.0g
Sat. Fat
0.3g
Sodium
25mg
Calcium
20mg
Iron
1mg
Potassium
100mg
Magnesium
25mg
Zinc
1mg
Vitamin D
0.0mcg

Frequently Asked Questions

Liquid calories from Boza (Bulgarian fermented drink) are easy to overlook because drinks do not trigger the same fullness signals as solid food. A meta-analysis (Wehling & Lusher, Am J Clin Nutr 2021) confirmed that people underreport beverage intake more than solid food. Most people pour 30–50% more than the label serving size without realizing it. Use a kitchen scale to weigh your glass or bottle once — you will know your exact pour going forward. This one calibration step can save you from hundreds of untracked calories per week.

Boza (Bulgarian fermented drink) contains 0.5g protein per 100g, which is lower in protein. A 250g serving provides 1.3g protein.

Yes, Boza (Bulgarian fermented drink) can support weight loss. At 70 kcal per 100g it is low in calorie density, allowing larger portions for fewer calories.

Boza (Bulgarian fermented drink) is not ideal for a keto diet. At 15.5g net carbs per 100g, a single serving could easily exceed the daily 20-50g net carb limit.

Boza (Bulgarian fermented drink) provides 70 kcal, 0.5g protein, 16g carbs, and 0.3g fat per 100g. Compare with other beverages foods in our database to find the best option for your nutritional goals.

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Boza (Bulgarian fermented drink)

Macros per 100g

70
Calories
Protein0.5g
Fat0.3g
Carbs16.0g
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Potassium
40mg1%
  • Magnesiumathlete
    10mg2%
  • Zincathlete
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