How healthy is İskender kebab?
Is İskender kebab healthy? Best kept occasional. İskender kebab scores 13/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 229 kcal, 10 g protein and 1.5 mg iron. İskender kebab is thin slices of döner-style lamb laid over cubes of pide, covered with tomato sauce, sizzling butter and a side of yogurt: rich in protein, iron and vitamin B12, but one of the heaviest kebab plates. Source: standard recipe, USDA FoodData Central ingredients.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). İskender kebab ranks higher than 13% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Protein9%
- Iron4%
- Magnesium2%
- Calcium2%
- Vitamin A2%
- Potassium2%
- Vitamin E2%
- Fiber1%
- Vitamin C1%
Counts against
- Saturated fat15%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium7%
Raw NRF9.3: 25 minus 22 = 3. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in İskender kebab?
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 229 kcal | 802 kcal | |
| Protein | 10 g | 36 g | 72% |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g | 51 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 2.9 g | 11% |
| Sugars | 2.5 g | 8.6 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 14 g | 50 g | 64% |
| Saturated fat | 7 g | 25 g | 123% |
| Omega-3 fats | 0.2 g | 0.7 g | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 45 µg | 156 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9 mg | 6.7 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | <0.1 µg | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6 mg | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 3 µg | 10 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 µg | 4.1 µg | 172% |
| Folate | 47 µg | 165 µg | 41% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 66 mg | 232 mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 5.1 mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 231 mg | 809 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 76 mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.1 mg | 7.2 mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 344 mg | 1204 mg | 52% |
Estimated from the standard recipe below, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Values rounded.
What is in a standard İskender kebab?
We estimate İskender kebab from this standard recipe (serves 4, about 1420 g cooked), using USDA values for each ingredient. Home and restaurant versions vary. Döner meat is modeled as roasted lamb shoulder and pide as white pita bread; restaurant döner varies a lot in fat and salt.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lamb shoulder, roasted and thinly sliced | 600 g |
| Pide bread, cubed | 300 g |
| Crushed tomatoes for the sauce | 200 g |
| 2 tbsp tomato paste | 30 g |
| Butter for the sauce | 10 g |
| Water for the sauce | 100 g |
| Butter, browned and poured over | 60 g |
| Plain yogurt | 400 g |
| Salt | 6 g |
| Black pepper | 1 g |
Why is İskender kebab good for you?
- 4.1 µg vitamin B12 in 1 plate, 172% of the daily value. Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells.
- 36 g protein in 1 plate, 72% of the daily value. Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
- 7.2 mg zinc in 1 plate, 66% of the daily value. Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Good ways to use it
- A shared plate with çoban salatası on the side
- Asking for less butter and extra yogurt
What should you watch out for?
- The browned butter poured over at the table adds a lot of saturated fat.
- Restaurant plates are large and often salty.
What can you eat instead of İskender kebab?
Foods you can use the same way with a higher HowHealthyIs Score.