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Adana-style lahmacun made with seasoned minced meat, onion and pepper on thin dough, without tomato paste.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Adana lahmacun without tomato paste (160 g) has 392 calories. That works out to 245 calories per 100 g. It contains 48 g of carbs, 16.8 g of protein, 13.6 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 1.3 µg of B12 covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 160 g
392
KCAL / 160G
Carbs
48g
· 17% DV
Protein
16.8g
· 34% DV
Fat
13.6g
· 17% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 18% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 392 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.6 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.48 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 720 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrate | 48 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 160 g | 392 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 69 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 80 g | 196 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 441 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 539 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 320 g | 784 kcal |
Calculated from 245 calories per 100 g.
Adana lahmacun without tomato paste has a thin dough base topped with seasoned minced meat, onion, and pepper. The defining difference is that tomato paste is left out, while the exact spices and pepper can vary by recipe.
Adana lahmacun without tomato paste is made to leave the topping’s flavor to the seasoned meat, onion, and pepper rather than tomato paste. Recipes vary, so omitting paste is a style choice, not a rule for every lahmacun.
The key difference is in the topping: Adana lahmacun without tomato paste leaves out tomato paste, while other lahmacun recipes may include it. It still uses a thin base with seasoned minced meat, onion, and pepper.
Spread a thin layer of seasoned minced meat, finely chopped onion, and pepper over thinly rolled dough, leaving out tomato paste. Bake in a thoroughly preheated oven until the topping is cooked and the dough edges are browned.
Adana lahmacun is generally associated with Adana-style seasoning and topping choices, while Urfa lahmacun reflects its own regional traditions. There is no single fixed recipe for either name, and the pepper, spice level, and meat mixture can vary between cooks.
Serve Adana lahmacun without tomato paste hot, with lemon and fresh greens such as parsley. You can fold it or roll it around the greens; this is an easy way to eat the thin, flexible flatbread.
Adana lahmacun without tomato paste is not automatically spicy. Its heat depends on the pepper and seasoning used, so a homemade version can be mild by using less hot pepper or leaving it out.
Fresh parsley, lemon, and a simple salad pair well with Adana lahmacun without tomato paste. Ayran is also a familiar accompaniment, while roasted vegetables or soup can make the meal more substantial.
Refrigerate leftover Adana lahmacun without tomato paste in a covered container and eat it within a few days. Reheat it in a pan or oven until hot throughout; this helps the base stay less soggy than microwaving.
Yes, cooked Adana lahmacun without tomato paste can be frozen. Let each piece cool, separate pieces with parchment, and seal them in a freezer-safe container; thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven before serving.
Vitamins
B12
1.28µg · 53% DV
B3
4.48mg · 28% DV
B6
0.29mg · 17% DV
B1
0.19mg · 16% DV
Minerals
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Sodium
720mg · 31% DV
Zinc
3.2mg · 29% DV
Phosphorus
200mg · 29% DV
Potassium ⭐
352mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Adana lahmacun without tomato paste is the Adana-style version of lahmacun: thin dough topped with seasoned minced meat, onion and pepper, with no tomato paste in the topping. It is baked until the base is crisp at the edges while the meat mixture stays savoury and tender.
In Turkey, it is commonly served hot with lemon, parsley and fresh greens, then folded or rolled to eat; ayran is a familiar pairing. The dough makes it carbohydrate-led, while the meat provides protein. It contains 245 kcal per 100 g. For a lighter meal, pair a piece with a generous salad or greens rather than adding extra bread.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.