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Beef İskender Kebab Calories
Protein-rich beef döner with yogurt, butter, tomato sauce, and pita
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Beef İskender Kebab (350 g) has 753 calories. That works out to 215 calories per 100 g. It contains 55.3 g of carbs, 43.8 g of protein, 39.2 g of fat and 3.9 g of fiber. Its 4 µg of B12 covers 168% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Beef İskender Kebab Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 350 g
753
KCAL / 350G
Carbs
55.3g
· 20% DV
Protein
43.8g
· 88% DV
Fat
39.2g
· 50% DV
Fiber
3.9g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 30% · Protein 23% · Fat 47%
Beef İskender Kebab nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (350 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 753 kcal | |
| Total fat | 39.2 g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 15.4 g | 77% |
| Trans fat | 0.98 g | |
| Sodium | 1698 mg | 74% |
| Total carbohydrate | 55.3 g | 20% |
| Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% |
| Protein | 43.8 g | 88% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Beef İskender Kebab?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 350 g | 753 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 55 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 90 g | 194 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 180 g | 387 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 220 g | 473 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 400 g | 860 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 500 g | 1075 kcal |
Calculated from 215 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Beef İskender Kebab
Where did Beef İskender Kebab originate?
Beef İskender Kebab originated in Bursa, Türkiye, and is associated with İskender Efendi. Its defining feature is not simply döner meat, but the Bursa-style serving of meat over pide with tomato sauce, yogurt, and butter.
How is Beef İskender Kebab traditionally made?
Beef İskender Kebab is made with thinly sliced beef döner, cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served over pieces of pide. Tomato sauce and yogurt accompany it, and melted butter is poured over the hot meat and bread.
What is the difference between Beef İskender Kebab and regular döner?
Beef İskender Kebab uses döner meat but serves it over pide with tomato sauce, yogurt, and melted butter. Regular döner is more often served in a wrap or sandwich, or on a plate without this combination.
Why is hot butter poured over Beef İskender Kebab at the table?
Hot butter is poured over Beef İskender Kebab to enrich the döner and soak into the warm pide. Some restaurants pour it just before serving, so it arrives fragrant and sizzling.
What is usually served with Beef İskender Kebab?
Beef İskender Kebab is usually served with yogurt, either beside the meat or in a separate portion. The dish already includes pide and sauce, so a simple salad or ayran can accompany it without competing with its rich flavors.
Can you make Beef İskender Kebab at home without a rotisserie?
Yes, you can make Beef İskender Kebab at home without a vertical rotisserie. Heat prepared beef döner in a pan, arrange it over toasted pide, add tomato sauce, and serve with yogurt and melted butter.
How long do Beef İskender Kebab leftovers last in the fridge?
Beef İskender Kebab leftovers are best refrigerated promptly in a covered container and eaten within a few days. Store the yogurt separately when possible, since keeping it apart helps the pide stay less soggy.
Can Beef İskender Kebab be frozen?
Beef İskender Kebab can be frozen, but the assembled dish may lose quality: the pide can turn soft and the yogurt can separate. For a better result, freeze the cooked beef döner and sauce separately, then assemble after reheating.
Why does the pide get soggy in Beef İskender Kebab?
The pide in Beef İskender Kebab softens because it absorbs tomato sauce, melted butter, and juices from the döner. Toasting the bread lightly and assembling the dish just before serving helps it retain more texture.
How can you make Beef İskender Kebab lighter at home?
To make Beef İskender Kebab lighter at home, use less melted butter and a moderate amount of pide while keeping the beef and tomato sauce. Serve the yogurt on the side rather than adding extra rich toppings.
Beef İskender Kebab Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
4.02µg · 167% DV
B3
13.65mg · 85% DV
B6
0.88mg · 52% DV
B2
0.63mg · 48% DV
Minerals
Selenium
58µg · 105% DV
Phosphorus
539mg · 77% DV
Zinc
8.23mg · 75% DV
Sodium
1698mg · 74% DV
Potassium ⭐
858mg · 25% DV
Beef İskender Kebab Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Beef İskender Kebab
To burn the 753 calories in 1 serving (medium) (350 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Beef İskender Kebab?
Beef İskender Kebab is a Bursa classic: thinly sliced beef döner is laid over small pieces of pide, then topped with tomato sauce, yoghurt and melted butter. It arrives hot, often with the sauce soaking into the bread and the yoghurt served alongside.
The beef and yoghurt contribute protein, while the pide and butter make it a filling, fairly rich meal. In Turkey it is commonly ordered for lunch or dinner; elsewhere, it works well as a substantial main course. You can ask for less butter or have extra yoghurt for a lighter-feeling plate, and it needs little more than a simple salad on the side.
How Nutritious Is Beef İskender Kebab?
Nutrient density
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Beef İskender Kebab Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Beef İskender Kebab Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Beef İskender Kebab Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Beef İskender Kebab Fat Profile
SATURATED
15.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
16.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.