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İskender kebab (half pide) Calories
A half-pide serving of döner meat with bread, tomato sauce, yogurt, and butter.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (half) of İskender kebab (half pide) (350 g) has 770 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 63.7 g of carbs, 41.3 g of protein, 38.9 g of fat and 4.6 g of fiber. Its 4.7 µg of B12 covers 197% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
İskender kebab (half pide) Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (half) · 350 g
770
KCAL / 350G
Carbs
63.7g
· 23% DV
Protein
41.3g
· 83% DV
Fat
38.9g
· 50% DV
Fiber
4.6g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 33% · Protein 21% · Fat 46%
İskender kebab (half pide) nutrition facts table · 1 serving (half) (350 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 770 kcal | |
| Total fat | 38.9 g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 14.35 g | 72% |
| Trans fat | 0.63 g | |
| Sodium | 1505 mg | 65% |
| Total carbohydrate | 63.7 g | 23% |
| Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% |
| Protein | 41.3 g | 83% |
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 ½ Serving of İskender kebab (half pide)?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (half) | 350 g | 770 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 62 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 180 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 220 g | 484 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 250 g | 550 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 300 g | 660 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 350 g | 770 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 450 g | 990 kcal |
Calculated from 220 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About İskender kebab (half pide)
What is Iskender kebab?
Iskender kebab is a Turkish dish of thinly sliced döner served over pieces of pide with tomato sauce, yogurt and melted butter. A half-pide serving combines the bread and meat with the warm sauce and cool yogurt.
Where did Iskender kebab come from?
Iskender kebab is associated with Bursa, Türkiye, where it is traditionally linked to İskender Efendi and his family’s döner shop in the late nineteenth century. Bursa restaurants still serve well-known versions of the dish.
What is Iskender kebab made of?
Iskender kebab is made with döner meat, pide, tomato sauce, yogurt and butter. The meat is sliced thinly, the pide is cut into bite-size pieces, and the components are layered or arranged together for serving.
How is Iskender kebab traditionally served?
Iskender kebab is served hot, with sliced döner and tomato sauce over pide pieces, yogurt alongside, and melted butter poured over the top. Some restaurants bring the butter to the table and pour it on just before eating.
Is Iskender kebab the same as döner kebab?
No. Döner is the seasoned meat cooked on a vertical spit, while Iskender kebab is a particular plated dish made with döner, pide, tomato sauce, yogurt and butter. Döner alone does not include that full combination.
What kind of bread is used in Iskender kebab?
Iskender kebab uses pide, a soft Turkish flatbread, cut into pieces beneath the döner. The bread soaks up tomato sauce and meat juices, so it is part of the dish rather than simply a side.
Is Iskender kebab spicy?
Iskender kebab is usually savory rather than very spicy; its main flavors come from roasted döner, tomato sauce, yogurt and butter. Restaurants may offer pepper or chili separately, so add it if you want more heat.
Can you make Iskender kebab at home?
Yes, you can make Iskender kebab at home with cooked döner, pide, tomato sauce, yogurt and butter. Warm the bread and sauce, arrange the meat on top, and add the yogurt and butter just before serving.
How should you store leftover Iskender kebab?
Refrigerate leftover Iskender kebab in a covered container, ideally keeping the meat, pide and yogurt separate. The bread turns soggy when stored under sauce, and yogurt is best kept cold rather than mixed into the portion.
How do you reheat leftover Iskender kebab?
Reheat the meat and tomato sauce in a pan or microwave, and warm the pide separately so it does not become overly soggy. Add cold yogurt after heating; a small fresh drizzle of melted butter is optional.
İskender kebab (half pide) Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
4.73µg · 197% DV
B3
10.15mg · 63% DV
B2
0.56mg · 43% DV
B6
0.63mg · 37% DV
Minerals
Selenium
49µg · 89% DV
Phosphorus
508mg · 73% DV
Sodium
1505mg · 65% DV
Zinc
7.17mg · 65% DV
Potassium ⭐
718mg · 21% DV
İskender kebab (half pide) Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off İskender kebab (half pide)
To burn the 770 calories in 1 serving (half) (350 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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.
What is İskender kebab (half pide)?
Iskender kebab (half pide) is a smaller serving of the Turkish dish associated with Bursa: thinly sliced döner meat over pieces of pide, topped with tomato sauce, yoghurt and melted butter. The warm bread catches the sauce and meat juices, while the yoghurt adds a cool contrast to the savoury, buttery topping.
It is usually eaten as a filling main meal, often with a simple salad alongside. The meat contributes protein, while the bread and butter make the dish substantial in carbohydrates and fat. For a lighter plate, ask for less butter and pair it with salad rather than adding more bread.
How Nutritious Is İskender kebab (half pide)?
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 İskender kebab (half pide) 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 İskender kebab (half pide) Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is İskender kebab (half pide) 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
İskender kebab (half pide) Fat Profile
SATURATED
14.35g
MONOUNSATURATED
15.93g
POLYUNSATURATED
6.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.1:1).
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