Early version. Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central; dietitian review in progress. Not medical advice.

Healthiest Turkish dishes, ranked

Of the Turkish dishes we cover, menemen scores highest (65/100) and ayran is the lightest (41 kcal per 100 g). Turkish home cooking leans on vegetables, legumes, yogurt and olive oil, with grilled meat and rich desserts for special occasions. Here is how the classics compare.

  1. #1

    Menemen

    94 kcal per 100 g

    65

    94 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving (half a pan): 263 kcal

  2. #2

    Turkish lentil soup

    74 kcal per 100 g

    45

    74 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 185 kcal

  3. #3

    Stuffed grape leaves

    184 kcal per 100 g

    40

    184 kcal per 100 g. 6 pieces: 276 kcal

  4. #4

    Lahmacun

    229 kcal per 100 g

    26

    229 kcal per 100 g. 1 lahmacun: 378 kcal

  5. #5

    Döner kebab

    188 kcal per 100 g

    23

    188 kcal per 100 g. 1 pita or wrap: 602 kcal

  6. #6

    Ayran

    41 kcal per 100 g

    18

    41 kcal per 100 g. 1 glass: 103 kcal

  7. #7

    Baklava

    438 kcal per 100 g

    8

    438 kcal per 100 g. 1 piece: 175 kcal

Each dish is estimated from a standard recipe shown on its page. A lower rank does not make a dish unhealthy; portions and how often you eat it matter more. How the score works