Gyro vs mantı: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: gyro scores 22/100 and mantı 21/100, 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.
Gyro
216 kcal per 100 g. 1 pita gyro: 350 g
Mantı
175 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 300 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMantı216 vs 175 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinGyro11 vs 7.3 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.1 vs 0.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarGyro1.3 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
- More potassiumGyro276 vs 148 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even3.4 vs 3.4 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Gyro, 100 g | Mantı, 100 g | Gyro, 350 g | Mantı, 300 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 216 kcal | 175 kcal | 756 kcal | 525 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 7.3 g | 39 g | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g | 21 g | 61 g | 63 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 1.9 g | 4.5 g | 5.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 0.9 g | 3.7 g | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 6.7 g | 39 g | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g | 3.4 g | 12 g | 10 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.5 mg | 1 mg | 12 mg | 3.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 6.2 µg | 43 µg | 22 µg | 129 µg |
| Potassium | 276 mg | 148 mg | 966 mg | 444 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.7 mg | 4.4 mg | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 53 mg | 150 mg | 159 mg |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 15 mg | 72 mg | 44 mg |
| Sodium | 359 mg | 250 mg | 1258 mg | 751 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.