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Grilled doner meat served with tomato or yogurt-based sauce
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Doner with Sauce (180 g) has 324 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.6 g of carbs, 25.2 g of protein, 18 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 1.3 µg of B12 covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Doner with Sauce starts with thin slices of meat cooked on a slowly turning vertical spit, a style of cooking closely associated with Turkey. The browned slices are served with a sauce, often tomato-based or yoghurt-based, though recipes and seasoning vary from one shop to another.
The meat is savoury, with crisp edges and a tender centre; the sauce adds moisture and tang. In Turkey it may come on a plate with rice or salad, or tucked into bread or lavash. Elsewhere, it is often served as a takeaway sandwich or platter. It provides protein, while the sauce and sides shape the meal’s overall richness. For a lighter plate, ask for the sauce on the side and add salad.
Selected: 100 g
180
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
7g
· 3% DV
Protein
14g
· 28% DV
Fat
10g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 16% · Protein 32% · Fat 52%
Vitamins
B12
0.7µg · 29% DV
B5
0.7mg · 14% DV
B3
2.1mg · 13% DV
B2
0.15mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
130mg · 19% DV
Zinc
2mg · 18% DV
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Selenium
8µg · 15% 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 180 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
3.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Doner with sauce is sliced, cooked doner meat served with a sauce, commonly tomato-based or yogurt-based. The name covers several serving styles, so it may arrive over bread, with bread on the side, or simply as meat with sauce.
A spiced tomato sauce is common with doner with sauce, while some versions use a cool yogurt sauce or offer both. The exact recipe varies by restaurant; ask whether the sauce is hot, tangy, or dairy-based if that affects your order.
No. Doner with sauce is a broad description, whereas Iskender kebab is a particular dish usually served over pieces of pide with tomato sauce, yogurt, and melted butter. A plate of sauced doner does not necessarily include those elements.
Warm cooked doner meat and make a separate sauce by simmering tomato with spices. Spoon it over the meat just before serving; add toasted bread underneath if you want a plate inspired by Turkish döner-shop servings.
Doner with sauce can be made with beef, lamb, chicken, or a blend, depending on the doner being served. The sauce does not identify the meat, so ask the restaurant which kind it uses if you have a preference.
Doner with sauce pairs well with flatbread, rice, salad, grilled vegetables, or pickled vegetables. Choose bread or rice to soak up a tomato sauce, or add a crisp salad to balance a richer, buttery serving.
Yes, you can freeze doner with sauce in an airtight container, although yogurt-based sauce may separate or become grainy after thawing. For better texture, freeze the meat and tomato sauce separately when possible, then thaw in the refrigerator.
Reheat doner with sauce gently in a covered pan, stirring so the meat warms evenly without drying out. If it was frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator first and heat until steaming hot; add fresh yogurt sauce after reheating.
Keep the bread separate until serving, or put only a small amount underneath the doner with sauce. Adding the rest of the sauce at the table preserves the bread’s texture and makes the dish easier to eat.
Doner with sauce can provide a filling, protein-rich meal, but rich meat, generous sauce, and a large bread portion can make it heavy. Pair it with vegetables and ask for sauce on the side to control how much you use.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.