How many calories in chicken doner kebab?
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Short answer
One serving of chicken doner kebab (about 150 g) has about 295 kcal and 36 g of protein; 100 g has about 197 kcal. What changes the calories most is whether thigh or breast is used and the bread or flatbread it comes in. The serving covers the chicken only; the wrap and the half-loaf sandwich are listed as separate rows.
Chicken doner is made from marinated chicken, usually skinless thigh, stacked on a vertical spit and roasted. It is one of the most popular quick lunches in Turkey, sold in wraps, in bread and on plates with rice and salad.
Chicken doner is generally leaner than meat doner, but thigh meat still carries some fat and the marinade often includes oil. As with any doner, the wrap or bread and the sauce can easily outweigh the meat in calories.
| Serving | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 150 | 295 | 36 | 2 | 15 |
| 100 g | 100 | 197 | 23.8 | 1.3 | 10.1 |
| Wrap (in lavash) — 1 wrap | 245 | 455 | 31 | 50 | 13 |
| In bread (half loaf) — 1 sandwich | 265 | 520 | 35 | 62 | 14 |
What changes the calories in Chicken doner kebab?
- Cut: thigh is juicier but fattier than breast.
- Bread or wrap: adds a large share of the calories.
- Sauce: mayonnaise and garlic sauces add fat.
How to enjoy Chicken doner kebab a little lighter
- Ask for a plate with salad and a small amount of rice.
- Skip the mayonnaise and use yogurt sauce or chilli instead.
How were these values calculated?
No official record matches this dish directly, so the values come from a recipe calculation: the nutrients of each ingredient were taken from USDA FoodData Central, added up and divided by the cooked weight. Raw total 1210 g, cooked weight 850 g.
Skinless chicken thigh with a yogurt and tomato-paste marinade; about 30% cooking loss. Meat only.
| Ingredient | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chicken thigh, skinless (raw) | 1000 | 1210 | 196.6 | USDA FDC 173627 |
| whole-milk yogurt | 100 | 61 | 3.5 | USDA FDC 171284 |
| tomato paste | 20 | 16 | 0.9 | USDA FDC 170459 |
| whole milk | 50 | 31 | 1.6 | USDA FDC 171265 |
| sunflower oil | 40 | 354 | 0 | USDA FDC 171025 |
Spices (under 5 g in total per recipe) are not counted.
Other rows in the table:
- Wrap (in lavash): Recipe calculation.
Ingredient Grams Calories (kcal) Protein (g) Source Chicken doner kebab 100 197 23.8 calculated on this site Lavash bread 90 248 6.6 calculated on this site tomato 30 5 0.3 USDA FDC 170457 romaine lettuce 10 under 5 0.1 USDA FDC 169247 dill pickles 15 under 5 0.1 USDA FDC 168558 Total 245 454 30.9 - In bread (half loaf): Recipe calculation.
Ingredient Grams Calories (kcal) Protein (g) Source Chicken doner kebab 100 197 23.8 calculated on this site white bread 120 319 10.6 USDA FDC 174924 tomato 30 5 0.3 USDA FDC 170457 dill pickles 15 under 5 0.1 USDA FDC 168558 Total 265 523 34.8
Serving weights:
- 1 serving: typical serving, approximate
Calories per 100 g are rounded to a whole number and macros to one decimal; serving calories to the nearest 5 and protein to a whole gram.
Can you count the calories in Chicken doner kebab from a photo?
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Frequently asked questions
How much does one serving of chicken doner kebab weigh?
On this page, one serving of chicken doner kebab is taken as about 150 g (typical serving, approximate). The real weight depends on the recipe, the size and how it is served.
How much protein is in chicken doner kebab?
One serving of chicken doner kebab has about 36 g of protein; 100 g has 23.8 g.
Is chicken doner healthier than meat doner?
It is usually leaner and lower in calories per gram, especially when made from breast meat, but the bread and sauces matter just as much.
Similar foods
- Doner kebab
- Iskender kebab
- Adana kebab
- Turkish meatballs (izgara kofte)
- Sate ayam (chicken satay)
- Chicken shawarma
Sources
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy (2018) and FNDDS 2021–2023 datasets; accessed 16 October 2026
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