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Traditional Konya-style flatbread with minced meat, tomatoes, peppers, and spices on thin dough.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Bıçak Arası Etli Ekmek (180 g) has 396 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 45 g of carbs, 16.2 g of protein, 16.2 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 1.3 µg of B12 covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
396
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
45g
· 16% DV
Protein
16.2g
· 32% DV
Fat
16.2g
· 21% DV
Fiber
4g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 17% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 396 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.2 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 5.76 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g | |
| Sodium | 612 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 45 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% |
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) | 180 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 132 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 90 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 198 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 440 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 550 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 660 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 360 g | 792 kcal |
Calculated from 220 calories per 100 g.
Bıçak arası etli ekmek is a traditional Konya flatbread topped with meat, tomatoes, peppers and spices. It is baked on thin dough, usually in a long shape, until the topping is cooked and the edges are crisp.
“Bıçak arası” refers to the meat being chopped with a knife rather than passed through a mincer. The small pieces give Bıçak arası etli ekmek a more distinct, textured meat topping.
Bıçak arası etli ekmek is distinguished by its knife-chopped meat, while other versions of etli ekmek commonly use minced meat. Recipes vary between bakeries, but the chopping method is the defining difference.
Bıçak arası etli ekmek comes from Konya, a city in central Türkiye known for its etli ekmek tradition. Local bakeries typically bake the thin, topped dough in a long shape.
Bıçak arası etli ekmek is made by spreading a thin layer of chopped meat, tomato, pepper and seasoning over rolled dough. It is baked in a very hot oven until the topping is cooked and the crust is lightly browned.
Bıçak arası etli ekmek is commonly made with beef or lamb, and some recipes combine the two. The meat is chopped finely with a knife so it cooks evenly on the thin dough.
Bıçak arası etli ekmek is usually longer and larger, while lahmacun is typically round and very thin. Its knife-chopped meat topping also sets it apart from the more commonly minced topping on lahmacun.
Bıçak arası etli ekmek is usually served hot and cut into portions, often with ayran, salad or lemon. These simple accompaniments balance the savory meat topping without overpowering it.
Yes, you can make Bıçak arası etli ekmek at home. Roll the dough thinly, spread the topping in an even layer and bake on a preheated tray in a very hot oven for the best crust.
Store leftover Bıçak arası etli ekmek in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled, and eat it within a few days. Reheat it in an oven or skillet to help the crust stay firm.
Vitamins
B12
1.26µg · 53% DV
B5
1.26mg · 25% DV
B3
3.96mg · 25% DV
Biotin
6.3µg · 21% DV
Minerals
Sodium
612mg · 27% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
153mg · 22% DV
Zinc
1.98mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
378mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Bıçak Arası Etli Ekmek is a Konya speciality from central Turkey: a long, thin dough base topped with meat, tomatoes, peppers and spices, then baked in a hot oven. The name refers to the meat being finely chopped by knife rather than ground, giving the topping a more distinct texture. The crust is crisp at the edges, while the middle stays tender and savoury.
It is usually eaten hot as a filling lunch, often with ayran, a savoury yoghurt drink, and a fresh salad. The bread and meat make it a substantial meal; each 100 g provides 9 g of protein. For a lighter plate, pair it with plenty of greens and skip rich extra sauces.
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 3
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
5.76g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.66g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.98g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.