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Double-Meat İskender Calories
A high-protein dish made with double döner meat, pide bread, tomato sauce, butter, and yogurt; it is also high in calories and sodium.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (large) of Double-Meat İskender (400 g) has 980 calories. That works out to 245 calories per 100 g. It contains 50 g of carbs, 58 g of protein, 62 g of fat and 4.8 g of fiber. Its 5.4 µg of B12 covers 225% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Double-Meat İskender Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (large) · 400 g
980
KCAL / 400G
Carbs
50g
· 18% DV
Protein
58g
· 116% DV
Fat
62g
· 79% DV
Fiber
4.8g
· 17% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 20% · Protein 23% · Fat 57%
Double-Meat İskender nutrition facts table · 1 serving (large) (400 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 980 kcal | |
| Total fat | 62 g | 79% |
| Saturated fat | 24.8 g | 124% |
| Trans fat | 1 g | |
| Sodium | 2040 mg | 89% |
| Total carbohydrate | 50 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% |
| Protein | 58 g | 116% |
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 Large Serving of Double-Meat İskender?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 980 kcal |
| 1 ounce (whole) | 28.4 g | 69 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 245 kcal |
| 200 g | 200 g | 490 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 220 g | 539 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 250 g | 613 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 735 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 350 g | 858 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 500 g | 1225 kcal |
Calculated from 245 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Double-Meat İskender
What is Double-Meat İskender?
Double-Meat İskender is a serving of İskender kebab with extra döner meat over pieces of pide, topped with tomato sauce and butter and served with yogurt. The additional meat makes it a heartier version of the familiar dish.
How is Double-Meat İskender different from regular İskender kebab?
Double-Meat İskender has a larger portion of döner meat than a regular İskender kebab. The pide, tomato sauce, butter, and yogurt are usually the same, so the main difference is the extra meat rather than a different recipe.
How do you make Double-Meat İskender at home?
To make Double-Meat İskender, place bite-size pieces of pide on a plate, cover them with sliced döner meat and tomato sauce, then add hot melted butter. Serve with yogurt. Using prepared döner is a practical shortcut for a home version.
Where does Double-Meat İskender come from?
Double-Meat İskender is an extra-meat version of İskender kebab, which is associated with Bursa, Turkey. The classic dish is built around döner served over pide with tomato sauce, butter, and yogurt; the double-meat option adds more döner.
What kind of meat is used in Double-Meat İskender?
Double-Meat İskender is typically made with beef or lamb döner, though the meat can vary by restaurant. Ask which meat is used and whether it is a blend if you want to know exactly what is in your serving.
Why is hot butter poured over Double-Meat İskender?
Hot butter is poured over Double-Meat İskender to give the pide, döner, and tomato sauce a rich, characteristic finish. Restaurants often add it just before serving; you can request less butter if you prefer a lighter dish.
What is served with Double-Meat İskender?
Double-Meat İskender is traditionally served with yogurt, often on the side of the plate. Some restaurants also include grilled tomato or pepper. Since pide and meat are already part of the dish, a fresh salad makes a lighter accompaniment.
Can you reheat leftover Double-Meat İskender?
Yes, reheat leftover Double-Meat İskender until the meat and sauce are thoroughly hot, preferably without the yogurt. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and eat them within 3–4 days; reheating the pide separately can help it stay less soggy.
Is Double-Meat İskender a good choice after a workout?
Double-Meat İskender provides protein from the döner, but its pide, butter, and rich sauce can make it a heavy post-workout meal. If you choose it after exercise, consider a smaller portion and allow time for digestion before training again.
Can Double-Meat İskender fit into a balanced diet?
Yes, Double-Meat İskender can fit occasionally into a balanced diet, but its generous meat portion, butter, and sauce make it a rich meal. Pairing it with vegetables and choosing less butter can make the overall meal more balanced.
Double-Meat İskender Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
5.4µg · 225% DV
B3
12.8mg · 80% DV
B6
0.8mg · 47% DV
B2
0.56mg · 43% DV
Minerals
Sodium
2040mg · 89% DV
Zinc
9.6mg · 87% DV
Selenium
48µg · 87% DV
Phosphorus
580mg · 83% DV
Potassium ⭐
960mg · 28% DV
Double-Meat İskender Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Double-Meat İskender
To burn the 980 calories in 1 serving (large) (400 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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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 Double-Meat İskender?
Double-Meat İskender is a Turkish dish associated with Bursa: sliced döner is served over pieces of pide bread, covered with tomato sauce and melted butter, with yogurt on the side. The “double meat” version simply comes with a generous helping of döner. The bread softens as it soaks up the sauce, while the savory meat and rich butter are balanced by cool, tangy yogurt.
In Turkey it is usually eaten hot as a substantial main meal; outside Turkey, it is often found on Turkish restaurant menus and shared as a filling lunch or dinner. It is protein-rich, but the bread, meat and butter also make it calorie-dense and relatively high in sodium. A side salad works well if you want a fresher, lighter meal.
How Nutritious Is Double-Meat İskender?
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 Double-Meat İskender 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 Double-Meat İskender Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Double-Meat İskender 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
Double-Meat İskender Fat Profile
SATURATED
24.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
24.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
10g
Omega 6:3 ratio 26.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (26.3:1).
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