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

Traditional Dishes

The most nutrient-dense of the dishes we cover is menemen (65/100). Lowest in calories: Turkish lentil soup (74 kcal per 100 g). Most protein: döner kebab (12 g per 100 g). Classic dishes from around the world, each estimated from a standard recipe so you can see exactly what was counted. Home and restaurant versions vary.

  1. #1

    Menemen

    94 kcal per 100 g

    65

    High in protein, High in vitamin C

  2. #2

    Turkish lentil soup

    74 kcal per 100 g

    45

    Source of protein, Source of folate

  3. #3

    Stuffed grape leaves

    184 kcal per 100 g

    40

    High in folate, Source of vitamin A

  4. #4

    Lahmacun

    229 kcal per 100 g

    26

    9 g protein per 100 g

  5. #5

    Döner kebab

    188 kcal per 100 g

    23

    12 g protein per 100 g

  6. #6

    Baklava

    438 kcal per 100 g

    8

    Source of folate, High in saturated fat

Ranked by the HowHealthyIs Score, which measures nutrient density per 100 kcal. A lower rank does not make a food unhealthy. How the score works