Döner kebab vs hamburger: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: döner kebab scores 23/100 and hamburger 19/100, 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.
Döner kebab
188 kcal per 100 g. 1 pita or wrap: 320 g
Hamburger
297 kcal per 100 g. 1 single hamburger: 90 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesDöner kebab188 vs 297 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinHamburger12 vs 17 g per 100 g
- More fiberHamburger1 vs 1.7 g per 100 g
- Less sugarDöner kebab1.5 vs 4.9 g per 100 g
- More potassiumDöner kebab236 vs 197 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatDöner kebab3.3 vs 4.5 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Döner kebab, 100 g | Hamburger, 100 g | Döner kebab, 320 g | Hamburger, 90 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 188 kcal | 297 kcal | 602 kcal | 267 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g | 17 g | 39 g | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g | 32 g | 51 g | 28 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | 4.9 g | 4.7 g | 4.4 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 1.7 g | 3.3 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 8 g | 12 g | 26 g | 11 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 4.5 g | 11 g | 4 g |
| Vitamin C | 2.8 mg | 0 mg | 8.9 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 49 µg | 9 µg | 156 µg | 8.1 µg |
| Potassium | 236 mg | 197 mg | 756 mg | 177 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 3.1 mg | 4.7 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 62 mg | 154 mg | 56 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 27 mg | 64 mg | 24 mg |
| Sodium | 352 mg | 331 mg | 1127 mg | 298 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.