Döner kebab vs gyro: which is healthier?
Döner kebab is more nutrient-dense, scoring 27/100 against 22/100 for gyro. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Döner kebab
188 kcal per 100 g. 1 pita or wrap: 320 g
Higher scoreGyro
216 kcal per 100 g. 1 pita gyro: 350 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesDöner kebab188 vs 216 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even12 vs 11 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even1.5 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumGyro236 vs 276 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even3.3 vs 3.4 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Döner kebab, 100 g | Gyro, 100 g | Döner kebab, 320 g | Gyro, 350 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 188 kcal | 216 kcal | 602 kcal | 756 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g | 11 g | 39 g | 39 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g | 17 g | 51 g | 61 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | 1.3 g | 4.7 g | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 1.1 g | 3.3 g | 3.7 g |
| Fat | 8 g | 11 g | 26 g | 39 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 3.4 g | 11 g | 12 g |
| Vitamin C | 2.8 mg | 3.5 mg | 8.9 mg | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 49 µg | 6.2 µg | 156 µg | 22 µg |
| Potassium | 236 mg | 276 mg | 756 mg | 966 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 1.3 mg | 4.7 mg | 4.4 mg |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 43 mg | 154 mg | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 21 mg | 64 mg | 72 mg |
| Sodium | 352 mg | 359 mg | 1127 mg | 1258 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.