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Thin-crust Turkish pide with minced meat; protein-rich with moderate-high sodium.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Thin-crust minced meat pide (180 g) has 482 calories. That works out to 268 calories per 100 g. It contains 50 g of carbs, 24.1 g of protein, 20.2 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 1.7 µg of B12 covers 71% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
482
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
50g
· 18% DV
Protein
24.1g
· 48% DV
Fat
20.2g
· 26% 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 42% · Protein 20% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 482 kcal | |
| Total fat | 20.2 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 6.3 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 738 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 50 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% |
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 | 482 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 45 g | 121 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 161 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 90 g | 241 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 241 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 268 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 322 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 402 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 240 g | 643 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 260 g | 697 kcal |
Calculated from 268 calories per 100 g.
Thin-crust minced meat pide is shaped like an open boat, with its edges folded around the filling. Lahmacun is usually a flat, round sheet of dough with minced-meat topping spread across it, and it has no raised or folded border.
Thin-crust minced meat pide is made with dough topped with minced meat, usually mixed with onion, pepper, tomato or tomato paste, and seasonings. Recipes vary by region and bakery, and some versions include parsley.
To make thin-crust minced meat pide, roll yeast dough thinly, spread the minced-meat filling down the middle, and fold the edges inward. Bake it in a thoroughly preheated, very hot oven until the base is cooked and the topping is browned.
Medium-fat beef mince is a popular choice for thin-crust minced meat pide because its fat helps keep the topping moist as it bakes. Leaner mince works too, but the filling may dry out more easily.
Thin-crust minced meat pide can dry out if the mince is too lean, the oven time is too long, or the filling is spread too thinly. Use a well-preheated oven and take the pide out as soon as the dough is cooked and the topping is browned.
Thin-crust minced meat pide goes well with a crisp salad, fresh greens, or yogurt. Ayran, a savoury yogurt drink popular in Turkey, is also a traditional accompaniment; pickles or chilli peppers can add extra bite.
Reheat thin-crust minced meat pide in a preheated oven for a few minutes to restore some crispness to the base. A microwave is quicker but can make the dough soft, so heat it only until warmed through.
Store thin-crust minced meat pide in a covered container in the fridge and eat it within three to four days. Refrigerate it within two hours of baking, and reheat leftovers until hot throughout.
Yes, thin-crust minced meat pide freezes well. Let it cool, wrap individual portions airtight, and freeze them; thaw in the fridge before reheating, or warm from frozen in the oven.
Often, yes: thin-crust minced meat pide is traditionally baked in a very hot stone or wood-fired oven, which cooks the thin base quickly and adds a lightly charred flavour. A home oven can work if it is fully preheated.
Vitamins
B12
1.71µg · 71% DV
B3
6.48mg · 41% DV
B1
0.29mg · 24% DV
Biotin
7.2µg · 24% DV
Minerals
Selenium
32µg · 58% DV
Phosphorus
281mg · 40% DV
Zinc
4.14mg · 38% DV
Sodium
738mg · 32% DV
Potassium ⭐
428mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Thin-crust minced meat pide is a Turkish oven-baked flatbread topped with minced meat, often mixed with onion, tomato, pepper and spices. It is commonly shaped into a long oval, with the edges folded up around the filling, though recipes and toppings vary across Turkey.
Served hot, the thin base is tender beneath the savoury topping and may crisp at the edges. In Turkey, it is a popular choice from pide shops for lunch or dinner, often accompanied by ayran or a simple salad; it also works well as a shared meal. The meat makes it a useful source of protein, while the dough contributes most of the carbohydrates. For a lighter-feeling meal, pair a portion with salad rather than another bread-based side.
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
6.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.74g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.34g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.