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Thin dough, small size, minced meat, spicy, traditional Turkish cuisine
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Thin small lahmacun (90 g) has 198 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.2 g of carbs, 8.6 g of protein, 6.8 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 90 g
198
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
25.2g
· 9% DV
Protein
8.6g
· 17% DV
Fat
6.8g
· 9% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 51% · Protein 18% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 198 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.98 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 297 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% |
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 (small) | 90 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 132 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 330 kcal |
| 2 piece (small) | 180 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 180 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 serving (triple) | 270 g | 594 kcal |
Calculated from 220 calories per 100 g.
Thin small lahmacun is a small-format Turkish flatbread topped with a thin layer of seasoned minced meat. It is baked until the topping is cooked and the dough is crisp at the edges, and is commonly served hot.
No. Thin small lahmacun is sometimes nicknamed Turkish pizza, but it is a thin flatbread with minced meat spread over the surface, usually without cheese. Pizza typically has a thicker dough base and a different set of toppings.
Thin small lahmacun is made with thin wheat dough and a topping commonly containing minced meat, tomato or pepper, onion, herbs, and spices. Recipes vary, and the topping is spread thinly rather than piled on like a filling.
Thin small lahmacun is traditionally baked at high heat, often in a stone oven, until the meat topping is cooked and the dough is lightly crisp. At home, a thoroughly preheated oven helps reproduce that quick, even bake.
Thin small lahmacun is usually eaten hot, with lemon squeezed over it and fresh herbs or salad alongside. You can also place parsley and onion on top, roll the flatbread, and eat it by hand.
Lahmacun belongs to the food traditions of southeastern Anatolia and the wider Levant. Thin small lahmacun describes a smaller, thinner serving style rather than a dish with one universally fixed regional recipe.
Thin small lahmacun has minced meat spread across a thin, flat base, while pide is usually shaped into an oval or boat and may hold its toppings inside a raised crust. Their doughs and toppings vary by recipe.
To keep thin small lahmacun crisp, bake it in a fully preheated oven, avoid an overly wet topping, and do not stack or cover it while it is hot. Trapped steam softens the thin dough quickly.
Reheat thin small lahmacun in a preheated oven until hot; this helps the base stay firmer than reheating it in a microwave. Watch it closely so the thin bread does not dry out or become too crisp.
Yes, thin small lahmacun can be frozen after it has cooled completely. Separate the pieces with parchment or wrap them individually, seal them well, then reheat from thawed in the oven for a better texture.
Vitamins
B12
0.41µg · 17% DV
B3
1.89mg · 12% DV
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
B6
0.14mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Sodium
297mg · 13% DV
Selenium
6.75µg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
74mg · 11% DV
Zinc
0.99mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
162mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 198 calories in 1 piece (small) (90 g):
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Thin small lahmacun is a Turkish flatbread, especially associated with the country’s southeast, topped with a finely minced mixture commonly made with meat, tomato, onion, pepper and spices. Baked quickly at high heat, it is thin and flexible, with a lightly crisp edge and a savoury, gently spiced topping.
In Turkey, it is often finished with lemon and eaten rolled around parsley, salad greens or onion; ayran is a familiar side. It works as a quick lunch or as part of a shared meal, and is also enjoyed in communities abroad. The dough supplies most of its carbohydrates, while the meat contributes protein; a 100 g portion has 9.5 g of protein. Add a generous salad for a fresher, lighter-feeling meal.
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
1.98g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.99g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.