Baklava vs lahmacun: which is healthier?
Lahmacun is more nutrient-dense, scoring 26/100 against 8/100 for baklava. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Baklava
438 kcal per 100 g. 1 piece: 40 g
Lahmacun
229 kcal per 100 g. 1 lahmacun: 165 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesLahmacun438 vs 229 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinLahmacun6.3 vs 9 g per 100 g
- More fiberBaklava2.7 vs 1.7 g per 100 g
- Less sugarLahmacun32 vs 1.4 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even233 vs 220 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatLahmacun10 vs 2.4 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Baklava, 100 g | Lahmacun, 100 g | Baklava, 40 g | Lahmacun, 165 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 438 kcal | 229 kcal | 175 kcal | 378 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 9 g | 2.5 g | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 51 g | 30 g | 21 g | 50 g |
| Sugars | 32 g | 1.4 g | 13 g | 2.3 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 1.7 g | 1.1 g | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 24 g | 7.8 g | 9.8 g | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 2.4 g | 4 g | 4 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.5 mg | 12 mg | 0.6 mg | 20 mg |
| Vitamin A | 119 µg | 30 µg | 48 µg | 49 µg |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 220 mg | 93 mg | 362 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 2.6 mg | 0.7 mg | 4.4 mg |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 21 mg | 12 mg | 35 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 19 mg | 12 mg | 31 mg |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 377 mg | 59 mg | 622 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.