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Lahmacun with ancient wheat
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Lahmacun with ancient wheat (120 g) has 246 calories. That works out to 205 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.2 g of carbs, 9.8 g of protein, 7.4 g of fat and 4.4 g of fiber. Its 0.8 mg of Manganese covers 37% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
246
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
34.2g
· 12% DV
Protein
9.8g
· 20% DV
Fat
7.4g
· 9% DV
Fiber
4.4g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 16% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 246 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.4 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.04 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 372 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.2 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% |
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% |
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) | 120 g | 246 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 123 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 164 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 205 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 100 g | 205 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 369 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 492 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 250 g | 513 kcal |
Calculated from 205 calories per 100 g.
Lahmacun with ancient wheat is a Turkish flatbread topped with a thin layer of seasoned minced meat, made with dough that uses ancient wheat flour. It is baked and commonly served hot with lemon and fresh greens.
The main difference is the flour: ancient wheat gives the base a more distinctive, slightly nutty flavor than standard wheat flour. The minced-meat topping and the way it is served are usually much the same.
The topping can slide off lahmacun with ancient wheat if it is too wet or piled on too thickly. Drain excess liquid from watery vegetables and spread a thin, even layer so the topping cooks onto the flatbread.
Lahmacun with ancient wheat is typically topped with minced meat mixed with ingredients such as onion, tomato, pepper, herbs, and spices. Recipes vary, and the topping is spread thinly rather than added in a thick layer.
No, lahmacun with ancient wheat is not pizza. Its thin base is topped with seasoned minced meat and vegetables, while pizza is usually made with a different dough and often features cheese as a main topping.
Lahmacun with ancient wheat is often served with lemon, parsley, salad greens, or sliced onion. You can squeeze lemon over the topping, add the greens, and roll the flatbread; ayran is also a common accompaniment.
Yes, you can make lahmacun with ancient wheat at home by spreading a finely minced meat, vegetable, and spice mixture over thin dough and baking it. Handle the dough gently, as ancient wheat flour can make it less elastic.
It can be spicy, but the heat depends on the amount and type of pepper used in the topping. If you are making it yourself, reduce the hot pepper; when ordering, ask whether the filling is hot.
Refrigerate leftover lahmacun with ancient wheat in a covered container rather than leaving it at room temperature. Reheat it in an oven or skillet to bring back some crispness; a microwave can make the base soft.
Yes, lahmacun with ancient wheat can be frozen once it has cooled. Separate pieces with baking paper, seal them in a freezer-safe container or bag, then thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven.
Vitamins
B3
2.52mg · 16% DV
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.84mg · 37% DV
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Sodium
372mg · 16% DV
Selenium
8.4µg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
216mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 246 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Lahmacun with ancient wheat is a thin, oven-baked flatbread topped with minced meat, usually mixed with onion, tomato, pepper and herbs. This version uses ancient wheat flour in the dough. Lahmacun is strongly associated with southeastern Turkey and is also enjoyed across the country, often bought fresh from a bakery.
It comes out with crisp edges and a tender, savoury topping. In Turkey, it is commonly finished with lemon and parsley, rolled up and eaten with ayran or a salad; elsewhere, it makes an easy lunch or casual dinner. It provides both protein and fibre, with 8.2 g of protein and 3.7 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter meal, serve it with a generous salad and keep richer sides modest.
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
2.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.64g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.