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How many calories in Arabic food? Calorie and protein chart

Last updated: · Prepared by: QuickCalo Team

Short answer

This chart lists 20 Arabic dishes. Per typical serving, the lowest is Arabic coffee (qahwa) (under 5 kcal) and the highest is Mansaf (985 kcal). Gram figures are approximate serving weights. Values come from USDA FoodData Central records or from a recipe calculation with every ingredient listed; open any row for the details.

Arabic cooking ranges from grilled meats and rice platters to mezze, flatbreads and syrup desserts. Values were calculated from official records where one matches, or from a typical recipe whose ingredients are listed on each page.

Main dishes

FoodServingGramsCalories (kcal)Protein (g)kcal / 100 g
Chicken kabsa1 plate51576548149
Chicken mandi1 plate50074048148
Mansaf1 plate55798552177
Koshari1 plate41258518142
Machboos1 plate50075048150

Kebabs and grills

FoodServingGramsCalories (kcal)Protein (g)kcal / 100 g
Chicken shawarma1 sandwich20553530261
Meat shawarma1 sandwich24058034242
Shish tawook1 skewer10018528186

Breads and pastries

FoodServingGramsCalories (kcal)Protein (g)kcal / 100 g
Arabic bread (pita)1 piece601655275
Manakish za’atar1 piece107.54408409
Samboosa1 piece301053350

Street food

FoodServingGramsCalories (kcal)Protein (g)kcal / 100 g
Falafel1 piece17552333

Breakfast

FoodServingGramsCalories (kcal)Protein (g)kcal / 100 g
Ful medames1 bowl31542520135

Mezze and salads

FoodServingGramsCalories (kcal)Protein (g)kcal / 100 g
Hummus1 tablespoon15251177
Tabbouleh1 plate1602053127
Fattoush1 plate3453606105

Desserts

FoodServingGramsCalories (kcal)Protein (g)kcal / 100 g
Basbousa1 piece802254282
Luqaimat1 piece19651344

Drinks

FoodServingGramsCalories (kcal)Protein (g)kcal / 100 g
Arabic coffee (qahwa)1 cup (small)61under 506
Karak tea1 small cup (150 ml)156115374

Frequently asked questions

Which Arabic dish has the fewest calories per 100 g?

In this chart, Arabic coffee (qahwa) has the fewest calories per 100 g (6 kcal).

Which Arabic dish has the most protein?

In this chart, Shish tawook has the most protein per 100 g (27.6 g).

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