Baklava vs döner kebab: which is healthier?
Döner kebab is more nutrient-dense, scoring 23/100 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
Döner kebab
188 kcal per 100 g. 1 pita or wrap: 320 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesDöner kebab438 vs 188 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinDöner kebab6.3 vs 12 g per 100 g
- More fiberBaklava2.7 vs 1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarDöner kebab32 vs 1.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even233 vs 236 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatDöner kebab10 vs 3.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Baklava, 100 g | Döner kebab, 100 g | Baklava, 40 g | Döner kebab, 320 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 438 kcal | 188 kcal | 175 kcal | 602 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 12 g | 2.5 g | 39 g |
| Carbohydrates | 51 g | 16 g | 21 g | 51 g |
| Sugars | 32 g | 1.5 g | 13 g | 4.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 1 g | 1.1 g | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 24 g | 8 g | 9.8 g | 26 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 3.3 g | 4 g | 11 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.5 mg | 2.8 mg | 0.6 mg | 8.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 119 µg | 49 µg | 48 µg | 156 µg |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 236 mg | 93 mg | 756 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 1.5 mg | 0.7 mg | 4.7 mg |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 48 mg | 12 mg | 154 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 20 mg | 12 mg | 64 mg |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 352 mg | 59 mg | 1127 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.