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Source of protein and iron
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (thin) of Thin pastirma pide (80 g) has 232 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.8 g of carbs, 11.2 g of protein, 8 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 20 µg of Selenium covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (thin) · 80 g
232
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
28.8g
· 10% DV
Protein
11.2g
· 22% DV
Fat
8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 19% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 232 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.56 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 720 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% |
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 slice (thin) | 80 g | 232 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 50 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 slice (medium) | 80 g | 232 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 435 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 160 g | 464 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 175 g | 508 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 638 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 350 g | 1015 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 450 g | 1305 kcal |
Calculated from 290 calories per 100 g.
Thin pastirma pide is made with thin pide dough topped with pastirma, a cured and spiced beef, and often simple additions such as peppers, onion or cheese. The toppings vary by bakery, so the pastirma may be the main flavor or part of a richer topping.
Thin pastirma pide is baked on stretched dough in a very hot oven until the base is cooked and the edges brown. To keep the cured beef from drying out, some cooks add the pastirma near the end of baking rather than leaving it in the oven throughout.
No, thin pastirma pide is not lahmacun. Pide is made with a distinct bread-like dough and can carry pastirma as its topping, while lahmacun is a thin flatbread spread with a seasoned minced-meat mixture.
Thin pastirma pide belongs to Türkiye’s broader pide tradition rather than one universally agreed, region-specific recipe. Pastirma is strongly associated with Kayseri, but bakeries and home cooks elsewhere also use it as a pide topping.
Either method works, but adding pastirma toward the end of baking helps it stay tender and prevents its edges from becoming too dry. If you put it on from the start, use a hot oven and keep an eye on the thin dough.
Thin pastirma pide goes well with a crisp salad, sliced tomatoes or pickled vegetables. These fresh, tangy sides balance the rich, salty topping; ayran is also a familiar drink to serve alongside pide in Türkiye.
Yes, thin pastirma pide can be made without cheese; pastirma on thin dough is enough for a flavorful pide. Leaving cheese out lets the cured beef stand out, while peppers or onion can add extra texture and flavor.
Keep thin pastirma pide crisp by using a modest amount of moist toppings and baking it in a fully heated oven. If you add tomatoes or peppers, avoid piling them on, and serve the pide soon after it comes out.
Thin pastirma pide keeps in the refrigerator for a few days when cooled and stored in a sealed container. Refrigerate it promptly rather than leaving it out for hours, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Yes, thin pastirma pide freezes well enough for later meals. Cool it completely, wrap individual portions tightly, and thaw them in the refrigerator; warm the pide in an oven or skillet to bring back some crispness.
Vitamins
B3
4mg · 25% DV
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
B6
0.22mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Sodium
720mg · 31% DV
Phosphorus
144mg · 21% DV
Zinc
1.92mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Thin pastirma pide is a Turkish baked flatbread topped with pastirma, a seasoned, air-dried beef, then cooked until the edges turn lightly crisp. The savoury, spiced meat gives each bite a more pronounced flavour than plain pide, while the thin base stays tender beneath the topping.
In Turkey it is commonly enjoyed warm from a bakery as a quick meal or shared snack, often with ayran; elsewhere, it works well as a casual lunch or part of a spread. It provides protein and iron, with the bread making it filling. Pair a slice with salad for 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
2.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 20:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (20:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.