How many calories in doner kebab?
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Short answer
One serving of doner kebab (about 150 g) has about 415 kcal and 36 g of protein; 100 g has about 278 kcal. What changes the calories most is the fat in the meat and the bread or flatbread it comes in. The serving covers the meat only; the wrap and the half-loaf sandwich are listed as separate rows.
Doner kebab is seasoned meat stacked on a vertical spit, roasted slowly and shaved off in thin slices. In Turkey it is usually beef or a mix of beef and lamb, marinated with yogurt and onion juice, and served on a plate, in a lavash wrap or in half a loaf of bread.
Doner sold abroad is often made from pressed minced meat, which can be fattier than sliced meat stacks. Sauces such as garlic mayonnaise and a generous amount of bread can add more than the meat itself.
| Serving | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 150 | 415 | 36 | 3 | 29 |
| 100 g | 100 | 278 | 23.8 | 1.7 | 19 |
| Wrap (in lavash) — 1 wrap | 245 | 540 | 31 | 52 | 22 |
| In bread (half loaf) — 1 sandwich | 265 | 610 | 35 | 64 | 23 |
What changes the calories in Doner kebab?
- Meat: pressed minced doner tends to be fattier than stacked slices.
- Bread: a half loaf or a large wrap adds a lot of carbohydrate.
- Sauces: mayonnaise-based sauces add fat quickly.
How to enjoy Doner kebab a little lighter
- Order a plate with salad instead of a large bread or wrap.
- Choose yogurt or chilli sauce over mayonnaise-based sauces.
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 1220 g, cooked weight 850 g.
Beef and lamb doner marinated with yogurt and onion juice; about 30% of the weight (mostly water) is assumed to be lost in cooking. Meat only.
| Ingredient | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| beef cubes (raw) | 800 | 1560 | 164.5 | USDA FDC 168694 |
| lamb shoulder (raw) | 200 | 528 | 33.2 | USDA FDC 172496 |
| whole-milk yogurt | 50 | 31 | 1.7 | USDA FDC 171284 |
| onion | 100 | 40 | 1.1 | USDA FDC 170000 |
| whole milk | 50 | 31 | 1.6 | USDA FDC 171265 |
| sunflower oil | 20 | 177 | 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 Doner kebab 100 278 23.8 calculated on this site Lavash bread 90 248 6.6 calculated on this site tomato 30 5 0.3 USDA FDC 170457 onion 15 6 0.2 USDA FDC 170000 romaine lettuce 10 under 5 0.1 USDA FDC 169247 Total 245 539 31 - In bread (half loaf): Recipe calculation.
Ingredient Grams Calories (kcal) Protein (g) Source Doner kebab 100 278 23.8 calculated on this site white bread 120 319 10.6 USDA FDC 174924 tomato 30 5 0.3 USDA FDC 170457 onion 15 6 0.2 USDA FDC 170000 Total 265 608 34.9
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 Doner kebab from a photo?
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Frequently asked questions
How much does one serving of doner kebab weigh?
On this page, one serving of 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 doner kebab?
One serving of doner kebab has about 36 g of protein; 100 g has 23.8 g.
Is doner kebab high in protein?
Yes. The meat is a good source of protein; how filling and how calorific the meal is depends mostly on the bread and sauces.
Similar foods
- Chicken 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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