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Traditional thin flatbread with minced meat and quince slices
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Lahmacun with quince (120 g) has 228 calories. That works out to 190 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.6 g of carbs, 8.6 g of protein, 7.4 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
228
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
30.6g
· 11% DV
Protein
8.6g
· 17% DV
Fat
7.4g
· 9% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 15% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 228 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.4 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.04 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 408 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| 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 (medium) | 120 g | 228 kcal |
| 1 slice (small) | 30 g | 57 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 slice (medium) | 60 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 slice (large) | 90 g | 171 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 342 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 456 kcal |
Calculated from 190 calories per 100 g.
Lahmacun with quince is a thin flatbread topped with minced meat and quince slices. The fruit adds a fragrant, slightly tart note to the savoury topping, making this version distinct from the more familiar meat-and-vegetable topping.
Quince gives lahmacun with quince a gently fruity, tangy flavour rather than making it taste like a dessert. When baked with the meat topping, it softens and brings a subtle contrast to the savoury spices.
Lahmacun with quince includes quince alongside the minced-meat topping, while regular lahmacun typically relies on meat, vegetables and seasoning. The quince adds a fruity aroma and a different balance of sweetness and acidity.
To make lahmacun with quince, spread seasoned minced meat over thin dough and add thin quince slices. Bake them together until the dough is cooked and the topping is done; thin slices soften more readily than thick chunks.
Peeling the quince for lahmacun with quince is optional. The peel is edible, but removing it can make the slices more tender and pleasant in a thin topping; wash the fruit well either way.
A firm, mature quince works best in lahmacun with quince. Very underripe fruit can be especially hard and sharply astringent, while an over-soft quince may be difficult to slice neatly for the topping.
Serve lahmacun with quince with lemon and fresh greens, as you might serve other kinds of lahmacun. Their fresh, bright flavours complement the rich minced-meat topping without competing with the quince.
Yes, you can make a meatless version of lahmacun with quince, though it will differ from the traditional minced-meat preparation. Use a well-seasoned vegetable or legume topping that can bake on the thin dough alongside the quince.
Reheat lahmacun with quince in a hot oven or a covered skillet until the topping is warm and the base is crisp again. Avoid prolonged microwave heating, which can make the thin flatbread soft and chewy.
Yes, cooked lahmacun with quince can be frozen once fully cooled. Wrap portions well to protect them from drying out, then reheat from thawed in an oven so the flatbread regains some crispness.
Vitamins
B12
0.38µg · 16% DV
B3
2.52mg · 16% DV
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
Biotin
2.76µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Sodium
408mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
86mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Selenium
5.64µg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Lahmacun with quince is a Turkish take on lahmacun: a thin round of dough topped with minced meat and slices of quince, then baked. The fruit brings a gently tart, fragrant note to the savoury meat topping, rather than turning the dish into a sweet pastry.
It is best served hot, when the edges are lightly crisp and the centre still tender. In Turkey, lahmacun is often rolled with parsley, onion and a squeeze of lemon; ayran makes a familiar accompaniment. The meat contributes protein, while the thin bread provides most of the carbohydrates. For a lighter-feeling meal, serve it with a generous salad or extra fresh herbs.
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
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.