Lahmacun vs pierogi: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: lahmacun scores 32/100 and pierogi 31/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Lahmacun
229 kcal per 100 g. 1 lahmacun: 165 g
Pierogi
174 kcal per 100 g. 8 pierogi: 320 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPierogi229 vs 174 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinLahmacun9 vs 5.6 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.7 vs 1.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even1.4 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even220 vs 222 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even2.4 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Lahmacun, 100 g | Pierogi, 100 g | Lahmacun, 165 g | Pierogi, 320 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 229 kcal | 174 kcal | 378 kcal | 557 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g | 5.6 g | 15 g | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g | 27 g | 50 g | 87 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g | 1.2 g | 2.3 g | 3.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 1.6 g | 2.8 g | 5.2 g |
| Fat | 7.8 g | 4.7 g | 13 g | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 2.1 g | 4 g | 6.7 g |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 8.1 mg | 20 mg | 26 mg |
| Vitamin A | 30 µg | 32 µg | 49 µg | 103 µg |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 222 mg | 362 mg | 710 mg |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 1.6 mg | 4.4 mg | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 27 mg | 35 mg | 85 mg |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 17 mg | 31 mg | 54 mg |
| Sodium | 377 mg | 276 mg | 622 mg | 882 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.