Chicken biryani vs döner kebab: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: chicken biryani scores 29/100 and döner kebab 27/100, 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.
Chicken biryani
160 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 350 g
Döner kebab
188 kcal per 100 g. 1 pita or wrap: 320 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesChicken biryani160 vs 188 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinDöner kebab8.4 vs 12 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even0.7 vs 1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even1.1 vs 1.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumDöner kebab157 vs 236 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatChicken biryani1.6 vs 3.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Chicken biryani, 100 g | Döner kebab, 100 g | Chicken biryani, 350 g | Döner kebab, 320 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal | 188 kcal | 560 kcal | 602 kcal |
| Protein | 8.4 g | 12 g | 29 g | 39 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g | 16 g | 61 g | 51 g |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | 1.5 g | 4 g | 4.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 1 g | 2.5 g | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 8 g | 21 g | 26 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 3.3 g | 5.8 g | 11 g |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 2.8 mg | 10 mg | 8.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 11 µg | 49 µg | 37 µg | 156 µg |
| Potassium | 157 mg | 236 mg | 549 mg | 756 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 1.5 mg | 4.9 mg | 4.7 mg |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 48 mg | 101 mg | 154 mg |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 20 mg | 60 mg | 64 mg |
| Sodium | 261 mg | 352 mg | 912 mg | 1127 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.