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Thin flatbread with minced meat and iceberg lettuce
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Lahmacun with iceberg lettuce (180 g) has 515 calories. That works out to 286 calories per 100 g. It contains 57.2 g of carbs, 21.8 g of protein, 22.3 g of fat and 4.1 g of fiber. Its 38.7 µg of Selenium covers 70% 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
515
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
57.2g
· 21% DV
Protein
21.8g
· 44% DV
Fat
22.3g
· 29% DV
Fiber
4.1g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 17% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 515 kcal | |
| Total fat | 22.3 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 7.47 g | 37% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 954 mg | 41% |
| Total carbohydrate | 57.2 g | 21% |
| Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% |
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 | 515 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 343 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 150 g | 429 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 715 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 270 g | 772 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 320 g | 915 kcal |
Calculated from 286 calories per 100 g.
Lahmacun with iceberg lettuce is a thin flatbread topped with a seasoned minced-meat mixture and served with crisp iceberg lettuce. The lettuce is usually added after baking, often inside the folded flatbread, rather than cooked with the topping.
You can fold or roll lahmacun with iceberg lettuce around fresh lettuce and eat it by hand. Add the lettuce just before eating so it stays crisp, and squeeze lemon over the filling if you like a brighter, tangier flavor.
Lahmacun with iceberg lettuce typically has thin dough topped with minced meat, onion, tomato, pepper, and seasonings, plus fresh lettuce for serving. Recipes vary, but the lettuce is generally a fresh accompaniment rather than part of the baked meat topping.
No, lahmacun with iceberg lettuce is not simply Turkish pizza. It has a very thin base with a spread of seasoned minced meat, and it is commonly folded around fresh greens; pizza usually has a thicker crust and distinct layers of toppings.
No, the iceberg lettuce on lahmacun with iceberg lettuce is usually served raw. Adding it after baking keeps it crunchy and cool against the hot, savory flatbread; baking the lettuce would make it wilt and release moisture.
To make lahmacun with iceberg lettuce, spread a thin layer of seasoned minced-meat mixture over rolled-out dough and bake it in a very hot oven. Wash and dry the lettuce separately, then add it after baking so it remains crisp.
Yes, reheat lahmacun with iceberg lettuce after removing the fresh lettuce. Warm the flatbread in a skillet or oven, then add fresh lettuce; reheating it with the lettuce already inside will make the greens limp.
Store leftover lahmacun with iceberg lettuce components separately in covered containers in the refrigerator. Keep the cooked flatbread and meat topping away from the fresh lettuce, then combine them just before eating to prevent sogginess.
You can freeze the cooked lahmacun base and meat topping, but not the fresh iceberg lettuce. Wrap portions well, thaw and reheat the flatbread, then add fresh lettuce after warming for the intended crisp texture.
Lahmacun with iceberg lettuce pairs well with lemon, parsley, sliced onion, or a cool yogurt drink. Since it already includes crisp lettuce, a simple side or refreshing drink is usually enough alongside the savory flatbread.
Vitamins
B12
1.48µg · 62% DV
B3
7.38mg · 46% DV
B6
0.49mg · 29% DV
B1
0.34mg · 28% DV
Minerals
Selenium
39µg · 71% DV
Sodium
954mg · 41% DV
Phosphorus
281mg · 40% DV
Zinc
4.23mg · 38% DV
Potassium ⭐
425mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 515 calories in 1 piece (medium) (180 g):
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Lahmacun with iceberg lettuce combines lahmacun—a thin, oven-baked flatbread topped with minced meat, vegetables and spices—with crisp lettuce. It is a familiar part of Turkish cooking, often ordered from a bakery or kebab shop and served hot.
The base is tender with lightly crisp edges, while the savoury topping contrasts with the cool crunch of the lettuce. In Turkey, people commonly add herbs, onion and a squeeze of lemon, then roll it up to eat; ayran makes a refreshing side. The meat provides protein, while the bread and topping make it a filling choice. Add extra salad or herbs alongside if you’d like 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
7.47g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.28g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.