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Thinly sliced beef döner over pita, with yogurt and butter sauce
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
210
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
17.2g
· 32%
Protein
13.5g
· 25%
Fat
10.2g
· 43%
Fiber
1.2g
Vitamins
B12
1.1µg · 46% DV
B3
2.1mg · 13% DV
B5
0.6mg · 12% DV
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Zinc
2mg · 18% DV
Sodium
410mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Selenium
8µg · 15% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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.
Contains these 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
4.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
The pita absorbs the tomato sauce quickly and becomes soft as it sits, while the meat can cool and dry out. It has the best texture when served and eaten hot.
Ayran complements the yoghurt and can soften the rich, savoury character of the dish. Turnip juice offers a sharper, more acidic contrast, but people limiting salt may want to keep the serving small.
Iskender already contains pita bread, so rice or additional bread makes the meal more bread-heavy. A seasonal salad or grilled vegetables is often a more balanced side.
Its sauce, butter and yoghurt can feel heavy immediately before exercise. It generally works better as a main meal after training, ideally with some time allowed for comfortable digestion.
A large, rich meal late in the evening may trigger fullness, indigestion or reflux in some people. Choose a smaller portion near bedtime and avoid lying down straight after eating.
Beef Iskender combines sliced doner with cubed pita, tomato sauce, yoghurt and usually melted butter. Compared with plain doner, it is a saucier, softer and more substantial plated meal.
Yes, but pita left in sauce can become overly soggy. For a better result, reheat the meat and bread briefly where possible, add the sauce afterwards, and serve the yoghurt cold.
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within two hours. Cooked meat dishes are generally best eaten within 3 to 4 days and should be reheated until thoroughly hot.
The cooked beef and tomato sauce can be frozen, but yoghurt and sauce-soaked pita lose much of their texture after thawing. If freezing is necessary, keep the components separate whenever possible.
It contains dairy and gluten, so it is not suitable for people with a milk allergy, coeliac disease or medically diagnosed gluten-related disorders. Those prone to reflux, gallbladder symptoms or needing to limit sodium may also find rich, saucy portions harder to tolerate.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.