Chicken tacos vs döner kebab: which is healthier?

Chicken tacos are more nutrient-dense, scoring 49/100 against 27/100 for döner kebab. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Chicken tacos

49/100Moderate nutrient density

162 kcal per 100 g. 3 tacos: 270 g

Higher score

Döner kebab

27/100Lower nutrient density

188 kcal per 100 g. 1 pita or wrap: 320 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesChicken tacos162 vs 188 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinAbout even13 vs 12 g per 100 g
  • More fiberChicken tacos2.9 vs 1 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarAbout even1.1 vs 1.5 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumChicken tacos290 vs 236 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatChicken tacos1 vs 3.3 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientChicken tacos, 100 gDöner kebab, 100 gChicken tacos, 270 gDöner kebab, 320 g
Calories162 kcal188 kcal437 kcal602 kcal
Protein13 g12 g35 g39 g
Carbohydrates15 g16 g41 g51 g
Sugars1.1 g1.5 g2.9 g4.7 g
Fiber2.9 g1 g7.9 g3.3 g
Fat5.9 g8 g16 g26 g
Saturated fat1 g3.3 g2.8 g11 g
Vitamin C2.9 mg2.8 mg7.7 mg8.9 mg
Vitamin A18 µg49 µg50 µg156 µg
Potassium290 mg236 mg784 mg756 mg
Iron1.2 mg1.5 mg3.2 mg4.7 mg
Calcium38 mg48 mg104 mg154 mg
Magnesium40 mg20 mg107 mg64 mg
Sodium330 mg352 mg892 mg1127 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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