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Balanced protein and carbs, classic Turkish dish
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Doner on rice (250 g) has 425 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 45 g of carbs, 26.3 g of protein, 15.5 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 1.1 µg of B12 covers 47% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Doner on rice pairs thinly sliced, seasoned meat cooked on a vertical spit with Turkish-style rice pilaf. It is a familiar filling meal in Turkey, served in restaurants and kebab shops, and is also found in doner shops abroad. The meat is savoury, with browned edges, while the rice is soft and mild; the two are usually served hot on one plate. In Turkey, it may come with pickles, salad or ayran, a savoury yogurt drink. It provides protein alongside carbohydrates from the rice. For a lighter plate, ask for a smaller portion of rice and add salad.
Selected: 100 g
170
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
18g
· 7% DV
Protein
10.5g
· 21% DV
Fat
6.2g
· 8% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 25% · Fat 33%
Vitamins
B12
0.45µg · 19% DV
B3
2.1mg · 13% DV
B5
0.55mg · 11% DV
B6
0.13mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
95mg · 14% DV
Selenium
6.5µg · 12% DV
Sodium
220mg · 10% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
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.
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 170 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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.
No known major allergens
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
SATURATED
2.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.5:1).
Doner on rice is a plate of shaved, seasoned meat from a rotating spit served over cooked rice. It is a popular Turkish-style meal, often accompanied by grilled tomato or pepper, salad, pickles, or yogurt.
You eat doner on rice with a fork, taking some of the meat and rice together in each bite. Many Turkish restaurants serve it with grilled vegetables or pickles, and you can add yogurt or a little sauce if offered.
Doner on rice can be made with beef, lamb, chicken, or a blend, depending on the restaurant. The meat is seasoned, stacked on a vertical spit, and shaved into thin slices as the outer layer cooks.
Doner on rice is the Turkish-style dish, while a gyro rice plate is usually associated with Greek-style gyro seasoning and accompaniments. Both combine spit-roasted meat with rice, but the meat seasoning, sauces, and sides can differ by restaurant.
To make doner on rice at home, brown thin strips of seasoned beef, lamb, or chicken in a hot pan, then serve them over cooked rice. Cook the meat in batches so it browns rather than steams, and add grilled peppers or tomatoes if you like.
Yogurt sauce, tomato sauce, or a mild chili sauce can go well with doner on rice. Many versions are served without a heavy sauce so the seasoning of the meat and the flavor of the rice remain distinct.
Serve doner on rice with a crisp salad, pickles, or grilled vegetables to balance the savory meat and filling rice. Ayran, a salted yogurt drink, is a classic Turkish pairing; plain yogurt is another easy option.
Yes, you can reheat doner on rice until both the meat and rice are steaming hot. Add a splash of water to the rice and cover it while reheating to reduce drying, and heat only the portion you plan to eat.
Doner on rice keeps in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Refrigerate it within two hours of serving; storing the meat and rice separately can help preserve their texture when you reheat them.
Doner on rice provides both protein and carbohydrates, but the balance varies with the meat’s fat content, portion size, and added sauces. A side salad or vegetables can add fiber and freshness, while frequent large portions may make the meal heavier.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.