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Plain İskender Kebab Calories
Protein-rich döner with pita, yogurt, and tomato sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Plain İskender Kebab (300 g) has 570 calories. That works out to 190 calories per 100 g. It contains 39.6 g of carbs, 35.4 g of protein, 30.3 g of fat and 3.3 g of fiber. Its 3.4 µg of B12 covers 140% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Plain İskender Kebab Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 300 g
570
KCAL / 300G
Carbs
39.6g
· 14% DV
Protein
35.4g
· 71% DV
Fat
30.3g
· 39% DV
Fiber
3.3g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 28% · Protein 25% · Fat 47%
Plain İskender Kebab nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (300 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 570 kcal | |
| Total fat | 30.3 g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 12.15 g | 61% |
| Trans fat | 0.36 g | |
| Sodium | 1365 mg | 59% |
| Total carbohydrate | 39.6 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% |
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 Serving of Plain İskender Kebab?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 300 g | 570 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 35 g | 67 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 180 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 380 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 350 g | 665 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 450 g | 855 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 600 g | 1140 kcal |
Calculated from 190 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Plain İskender Kebab
What is Plain İskender Kebab?
Plain İskender Kebab is a Turkish dish of thinly sliced döner served over pieces of pide bread with tomato sauce, yogurt and usually melted butter. “Plain” generally means the classic version without extra toppings, not a dish without sauce.
Where did Plain İskender Kebab originate?
Plain İskender Kebab is associated with Bursa, Turkey. Its name is linked to İskender Efendi, who popularized serving döner meat over bread with sauce and accompaniments in the city during the 19th century.
What meat is used in Plain İskender Kebab?
Plain İskender Kebab is made with döner meat, commonly lamb, beef or a mixture, depending on the restaurant. The meat is cooked on a vertical spit and sliced thinly before being arranged over pide.
What sauce is served with Plain İskender Kebab?
Plain İskender Kebab is topped with a warm tomato-based sauce, often made with tomato or tomato paste, butter and seasonings. Melted butter may also be poured over the meat at the table, while yogurt is served alongside.
Why is Plain İskender Kebab served over pide bread?
Plain İskender Kebab uses pide bread as a base so it can soak up the warm tomato sauce and meat juices. The bread is cut into bite-sized pieces, making it easy to eat together with the döner and yogurt.
Is Plain İskender Kebab the same as döner kebab?
No. Döner is the spit-roasted meat itself, while Plain İskender Kebab is a plated dish built around döner, served with pide, tomato sauce and yogurt, often finished with melted butter.
How do you eat Plain İskender Kebab?
Eat Plain İskender Kebab with a fork, taking some döner, sauce-soaked pide and yogurt in each bite. The yogurt is usually served on the side, so you can mix in as much as you like.
Can you make Plain İskender Kebab at home?
Yes. Warm thinly sliced döner meat, arrange it over chopped pide, then add hot tomato sauce and yogurt. A small amount of melted butter gives the homemade Plain İskender Kebab its familiar rich finish.
What is usually served alongside Plain İskender Kebab?
Plain İskender Kebab is often served with yogurt and may come with grilled tomato or pepper. A simple salad is a fresh side; extra bread is usually unnecessary because the dish already includes pide.
How should you store and reheat leftover Plain İskender Kebab?
Refrigerate leftover Plain İskender Kebab promptly in a covered container and eat it soon. For a better texture, reheat the meat and sauce separately from the pide, then add the yogurt after heating.
Plain İskender Kebab Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
3.36µg · 140% DV
B3
12.3mg · 77% DV
B6
0.72mg · 42% DV
B2
0.54mg · 42% DV
Minerals
Selenium
41µg · 75% DV
Phosphorus
465mg · 66% DV
Zinc
6.75mg · 61% DV
Sodium
1365mg · 59% DV
Potassium ⭐
705mg · 21% DV
Plain İskender Kebab Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Plain İskender Kebab
To burn the 570 calories in 1 serving (medium) (300 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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 Plain İskender Kebab?
Plain İskender Kebab is the familiar Bursa-style dish of thinly sliced döner served over pieces of pita, with tomato sauce and yogurt alongside. Its roots are in Bursa, in northwestern Turkey, where İskender kebab became a celebrated way to serve döner.
It is usually eaten hot as a substantial lunch or dinner, with the pita soaking up the sauce and cool yogurt balancing the rich meat. Around the world, it works well as a shared restaurant meal or a hearty main course; a fresh salad makes a good accompaniment. It provides protein, while the bread and sauce also contribute carbohydrates. For a lighter plate, choose a smaller portion and add salad.
How Nutritious Is Plain İskender Kebab?
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 Plain İskender Kebab 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 Plain İskender Kebab Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Plain İskender Kebab 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
Plain İskender Kebab Fat Profile
SATURATED
12.15g
MONOUNSATURATED
12.45g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.46g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.3:1).
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