⏱ 130 min total

Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cucumber Cucumber; ¼ dash Salt; 2 oz Greek yogurt; ½ tsp Garlic; 1 tsp Lemon juice; ¼ tsp Dill; 4 oz Ground lamb; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; ¼ tsp, ground Oregano; ¼ cloves, minced Garlic; 1 pita, small Whole wheat pita bread; ¼ medium whole Tomatoes; ¼ cup, chopped Onion

Per 1 serving · 355 g · 14 ingredients

Calories

465

23%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
29g
24% of calories
Carbs
27g
23% of calories
Fat
28g
53% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce (355 g) has 465 calories, with 29 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 28 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in protein (57% DV), thiamine (27% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (35% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 62%, 59% and 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

131cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

6.1g

Net carbs

23g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.7g

6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein57%
Thiamine27%
Riboflavin (B2)35%
Niacin50%
Vitamin B627%
Vitamin B12127%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber13%
Vitamin C13%
Vitamin K19%
Folate (B9)13%
Choline19%
Calcium12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium62%
Saturated fat59%
Cholesterol28%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 90 minCook 40 min

1
Place the cucumber in a colander, sprinkle with kosher salt, and let drain for 30 minutes. Dry thoroughly and chop finely.
2
Combine cucumber, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and dill. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
3
Mix ground lamb, salt, pepper, and oregano. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight.
4
Preheat oven to 300°F. Process lamb mixture with onion and garlic until smooth. Shape and bake until internal temperature is 155°F, about 30-35 minutes.
5
Slice the loaf thinly, broil until edges are crispy, 2-4 minutes.
6
Warm pita bread, top with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, onions, and gyro meat. Wrap and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (355 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	18 μg	2%
Vitamin C	12 mg	13%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	4%
Vitamin K	22 μg	19%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	27%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.5 mg	35%
Niacin	8 mg	50%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	27%
Folate (B9)	54 μg	13%
Vitamin B12	3 μg	127%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	28%
Choline	104 mg	19%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	121 mg	12%
Iron	3 mg	40%
Potassium	641 mg	14%
Magnesium	69 mg	16%
Phosphorus	346 mg	49%
Zinc	5 mg	44%
Copper	0.2 mg	28%
Manganese	1 mg	32%
Selenium	40 μg	72%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	39 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	178 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0.4 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	1 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	791 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	11 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	1 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	0.5 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 465 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

88min
Walking (3.5 mph)
56min
Cycling (moderate)
39min
Running (6 mph)
65min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce?

One serving of Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce (1 serving) has 465 calories, which works out to 131 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce high in protein?

It provides a solid 29 g of protein per serving (57% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 24% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 23 g of net carbs and 23% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce?

1418 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce?

6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (355 g)

Calories465

% Daily Value*

Total fat 28g	35%
Saturated fat 12g	59%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Sodium 1,418mg	62%
Total carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary fiber 3.7g	13%
Total sugars 6g
Protein 29g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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