Döner kebab vs tzatziki: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: döner kebab scores 27/100 and tzatziki 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.
Döner kebab
188 kcal per 100 g. 1 pita or wrap: 320 g
Tzatziki
90 kcal per 100 g. 2 tbsp: 30 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesTzatziki188 vs 90 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinDöner kebab12 vs 6.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberDöner kebab1 vs 0.2 g per 100 g
- Less sugarDöner kebab1.5 vs 3.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumDöner kebab236 vs 146 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatTzatziki3.3 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Döner kebab, 100 g | Tzatziki, 100 g | Döner kebab, 320 g | Tzatziki, 30 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 188 kcal | 90 kcal | 602 kcal | 27 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g | 6.4 g | 39 g | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g | 4.2 g | 51 g | 1.3 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | 3.2 g | 4.7 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 0.2 g | 3.3 g | <0.1 g |
| Fat | 8 g | 5.5 g | 26 g | 1.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 1.9 g | 11 g | 0.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 2.8 mg | 1.8 mg | 8.9 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 49 µg | 5.3 µg | 156 µg | 1.6 µg |
| Potassium | 236 mg | 146 mg | 756 mg | 44 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 0.2 mg | 4.7 mg | <0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 76 mg | 154 mg | 23 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 12 mg | 64 mg | 3.5 mg |
| Sodium | 352 mg | 183 mg | 1127 mg | 55 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.