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Classic Turkish flatbread topped with cheese and spicy beef sausage (sucuk).
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Pide with Cheese and Sucuk (180 g) has 522 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 57.6 g of carbs, 24.3 g of protein, 21.6 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 1242 mg of Sodium covers 54% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Pide with cheese and sucuk is a Turkish oven-baked flatbread: a boat-shaped piece of leavened dough topped with melted cheese and sucuk, a garlicky, spiced sausage commonly made from beef. It is a familiar order at pide shops and restaurants across Turkey.
The crust is lightly crisp at the edges, while the centre stays soft beneath the rich cheese and savoury, gently spicy sausage. It is usually sliced and served as a filling lunch or dinner, often with salad or ayran, a savoury yoghurt drink. The dough makes it a carbohydrate-rich meal, while the cheese and sausage add protein and fat. Pair it with a fresh salad if you’d like a lighter-feeling meal.
Selected: 100 g
290
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
32g
· 12% DV
Protein
13.5g
· 27% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 19% · Fat 37%
Vitamins
B12
0.7µg · 29% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
Biotin
4.5µg · 15% DV
Minerals
Sodium
690mg · 30% DV
Phosphorus
170mg · 24% DV
Calcium
210mg · 21% DV
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 290 calories in 100 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.
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
5.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.7:1).
Pide with Cheese and Sucuk is a Turkish baked flatbread topped with melting cheese and slices of sucuk, a seasoned sausage. It is usually shaped into an oval with raised edges and served hot, often cut into strips or slices.
No, Pide with Cheese and Sucuk is not simply Turkish pizza. It is made on a distinct oval, boat-shaped dough with folded edges, while pizza is usually round; its topping also features sucuk, a characteristic Turkish sausage.
Pide with Cheese and Sucuk uses sucuk, a firm, cured Turkish sausage traditionally seasoned with garlic and spices. It is sliced over the cheese and baked with the pide, giving the topping its savory, distinctly spiced flavor.
Kaşar, a Turkish cheese that melts smoothly, is the classic choice for Pide with Cheese and Sucuk. If you cannot find it, use a mild melting cheese such as mozzarella, though the flavor will be less characteristically Turkish.
Pide with Cheese and Sucuk has a thicker, boat-shaped crust topped with cheese and sausage. Lahmacun is generally a thin, round flatbread spread with a spiced minced-meat mixture and is commonly served rolled with herbs and lemon.
Yes, you can bake Pide with Cheese and Sucuk in a very hot home oven. Shape the dough into an oval, fold up the edges, and bake it on a preheated baking sheet or pizza stone until the crust browns and the cheese melts.
To keep Pide with Cheese and Sucuk from getting soggy, use a hot, fully preheated oven and avoid piling on too much cheese or sausage. A thin, evenly shaped base and a preheated baking surface help the bottom cook through and crisp.
Serve Pide with Cheese and Sucuk with ayran, a yogurt drink popular in Turkey, or with a crisp salad. Fresh vegetables and herbs provide a refreshing contrast to the rich melted cheese and spiced sausage.
Reheat Pide with Cheese and Sucuk in an oven or covered skillet until the center is hot and the cheese melts again. These methods revive the crust better than a microwave, which can leave the bread soft or chewy.
Yes, Pide with Cheese and Sucuk can be frozen after it has cooled completely. Wrap individual slices airtight, then reheat them from thawed in the oven; this helps restore the crust while warming the cheese and sucuk.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.