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Thin flatbread topped with minced meat mixture, made with buckwheat flour
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Lahmacun with buckwheat flour (120 g) has 298 calories. That works out to 248 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.9 g of carbs, 14.5 g of protein, 14.4 g of fat and 3.7 g of fiber. Its 1 µg of B12 covers 43% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
298
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
26.9g
· 10% DV
Protein
14.5g
· 29% DV
Fat
14.4g
· 18% DV
Fiber
3.7g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 20% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 298 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.4 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 4.32 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 492 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% |
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% |
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 | 298 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 30 g | 74 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 198 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 372 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 170 g | 422 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 220 g | 546 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 595 kcal |
Calculated from 248 calories per 100 g.
Lahmacun with buckwheat flour is a thin flatbread topped with a seasoned minced-meat mixture, made with buckwheat flour in the dough. Recipes may use buckwheat flour alone or blend it with other flours, which changes the dough’s texture.
To make lahmacun with buckwheat flour, roll the dough thin, spread a layer of minced meat mixed with vegetables and seasonings over it, then bake in a thoroughly heated oven until the base is cooked and the topping is browned. Handle the dough gently because it may crack more easily.
The main difference is the flour in the base: buckwheat gives lahmacun a distinctive, slightly earthy flavor. Since buckwheat flour does not form gluten like wheat flour, the dough may be less elastic and have a different texture, depending on the recipe.
Lahmacun with buckwheat flour is usually topped with minced meat mixed with finely chopped onion, tomato, pepper, herbs, and spices. Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer so the topping cooks through while the base stays crisp.
Lahmacun with buckwheat flour can crack because buckwheat flour lacks gluten, which normally gives dough stretch and elasticity. Roll it gently, and consider blending the buckwheat flour with another flour or using a recipe with a suitable binder.
Serve lahmacun with buckwheat flour with lemon, parsley, fresh salad, or sliced onion dressed with sumac. Yogurt or ayran also makes a popular accompaniment. Add the fresh toppings after baking, then fold or roll the lahmacun to eat.
For crisp lahmacun with buckwheat flour, roll the base thin, avoid piling on too much topping, and bake in a well-preheated oven. A preheated baking tray or pizza stone can help the underside cook and crisp more evenly.
Let leftover lahmacun with buckwheat flour cool, then refrigerate it in a covered container rather than leaving the minced-meat topping at room temperature. Reheat it thoroughly before eating; the oven or a covered skillet helps retain a firmer base.
Yes, you can freeze cooked lahmacun with buckwheat flour. Separate pieces with baking paper, seal them in a freezer-safe container or bag, and thaw in the refrigerator before reheating. This helps prevent the flatbreads from sticking together.
Reheat lahmacun with buckwheat flour in an oven or a covered skillet for a firmer, crisper base. A microwave is quicker but tends to soften the bread. Add lemon, herbs, or salad after reheating rather than before.
Vitamins
B12
1.02µg · 43% DV
B3
4.32mg · 27% DV
Biotin
4.8µg · 16% DV
B6
0.25mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Selenium
17µg · 31% DV
Phosphorus
202mg · 29% DV
Manganese
0.66mg · 29% DV
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Sodium
492mg · 21% DV
Potassium ⭐
342mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Lahmacun with buckwheat flour is a variation on lahmacun, a thin Turkish flatbread spread with seasoned minced meat, usually mixed with ingredients such as onion and tomato. Lahmacun is especially associated with southeastern Turkey, while buckwheat flour gives this version a different base from the more familiar wheat dough.
It is best served hot, with a thin, tender centre and lightly crisp edges. In Turkey, it is commonly topped with parsley, lemon and sumac onions, then eaten flat or rolled up; salad or ayran makes a natural accompaniment. The meat makes it a protein-containing meal, and it also provides 3.1 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter plate, pair it with plenty of salad or use leaner mince and less oil in the topping.
High
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.
No known major 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
4.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.