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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of İskender kebab with little bread (250 g) has 545 calories. That works out to 218 calories per 100 g. It contains 21 g of carbs, 39.5 g of protein, 34 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 4.1 µg of B12 covers 172% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
545
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
21g
· 8% DV
Protein
39.5g
· 79% DV
Fat
34g
· 44% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 15% · Protein 29% · Fat 56%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 545 kcal | |
| Total fat | 34 g | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 13.5 g | 68% |
| Trans fat | 0.63 g | |
| Sodium | 1215 mg | 53% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 39.5 g | 79% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 545 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 196 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 327 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 392 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 392 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 763 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 981 kcal |
Calculated from 218 calories per 100 g.
İskender kebab with little bread is a reduced-bread serving of İskender kebab: sliced döner is served over a smaller amount of pide with tomato sauce and melted butter. Yogurt is commonly served alongside it.
The main difference is the amount of pide beneath the meat. İskender kebab with little bread still typically includes döner, tomato sauce, melted butter, and yogurt, so the dish’s defining flavors remain.
İskender kebab with little bread is usually made with beef döner or a beef-and-lamb blend. The exact meat varies by restaurant, so ask what is used if you have a preference.
İskender kebab originated in Bursa, Turkey, and is named after İskender Efendi, who is associated with the dish’s creation. The little-bread version is a serving variation rather than a separate regional dish.
Yogurt provides a cool, tangy contrast to the hot meat, tomato sauce, and melted butter in İskender kebab with little bread. It is usually served on the side, though some diners mix it into each bite.
To make İskender kebab with little bread, put a small amount of chopped pide on a plate, add hot sliced döner and tomato sauce, then finish with melted butter. Serve yogurt alongside; home cooks can use ready-made döner.
Yogurt is the classic accompaniment to İskender kebab with little bread. A simple salad or grilled vegetables also work well, while extra bread or rice is optional rather than necessary.
Yes. Use less pide, warm the döner without adding extra oil, and pour on a modest amount of butter and sauce. Keeping the yogurt on the side makes it easier to choose how much to serve.
Store leftover İskender kebab with little bread in a covered container in the refrigerator. The pide will soften as it absorbs sauce, so the texture changes; reheat the meat and sauce thoroughly before eating.
It can fit into a weight-loss eating pattern, but less bread does not remove the butter, sauce, or döner from İskender kebab with little bread. A smaller portion with salad or vegetables is a practical way to keep the meal lighter.
Vitamins
B12
4.13µg · 172% DV
B3
12mg · 75% DV
B6
0.78mg · 46% DV
B2
0.48mg · 37% DV
Minerals
Selenium
44µg · 80% DV
Zinc
7.88mg · 72% DV
Phosphorus
440mg · 63% DV
Sodium
1215mg · 53% DV
Potassium ⭐
685mg · 20% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 545 calories in 1 serving (medium) (250 g):
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İskender kebab with little bread is a lighter-on-pide take on İskender kebab, the Bursa specialty of thinly sliced döner served over bread. It is typically finished with tomato sauce, yoghurt and hot melted butter. The savoury, gently spiced meat contrasts with the tangy sauce and cool yoghurt; the small amount of bread soaks up the juices without dominating the plate. In Turkey it is served hot as a substantial main meal, often with ayran or a simple salad.
It is protein-rich and filling, while using less bread keeps the carbohydrate contribution lower. The butter and sauce still make it a rich dish, so ask for them on the side or use a lighter hand if you want a less heavy meal.
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.
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
13.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
14.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.