How many calories in meat shawarma?
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Short answer
One sandwich of meat shawarma (about 240 g) has about 580 kcal and 34 g of protein; 100 g has about 242 kcal. What changes the calories most is the fat in the meat, the tahini and the bread. One beef and lamb sandwich with tahini was calculated; the plate and the meat alone are listed too.
Meat shawarma is made from thin slices of beef or lamb marinated in vinegar and spices, stacked on a vertical spit and roasted slowly. It is served in Arabic bread with tahini sauce, tomato, onion, parsley and pickles.
The meat keeps some of its fat on the spit, so meat shawarma is usually richer than chicken. A full plate with fries, salad and bread is close to two light meals.
| Serving | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 sandwich | 240 | 580 | 34 | 45 | 29 |
| 100 g | 100 | 242 | 14.1 | 18.6 | 12.2 |
| Plate — 1 plate | 480 | 1050 | 60 | 46 | 70 |
| Meat only — 100 g | 100 | 316 | 25.4 | 0.6 | 22.9 |
What changes the calories in Meat shawarma?
- Fat in the meat: fattier cuts raise the calories.
- Tahini: nutritious but energy-dense.
- The full plate: fries and bread add a lot.
How to enjoy Meat shawarma a little lighter
- Ask for tahini on the side.
- Choose the plate with salad instead of fries.
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 240 g, cooked weight 240 g.
One sandwich: beef and lamb shawarma (about 30% cooking loss assumed) in Arabic bread with tahini sauce, tomato, onion and pickles.
| Ingredient | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| meat shawarma meat | 100 | 316 | 25.4 | calculated on this site |
| pita bread | 70 | 193 | 6.4 | USDA FDC 174915 |
| tahini | 10 | 60 | 1.7 | USDA FDC 170189 |
| lemon juice | 5 | under 5 | 0 | USDA FDC 167747 |
| water | 5 | under 5 | 0 | USDA FDC 173647 |
| tomato | 20 | under 5 | 0.2 | USDA FDC 170457 |
| onion | 15 | 6 | 0.2 | USDA FDC 170000 |
| dill pickles | 15 | under 5 | 0.1 | USDA FDC 168558 |
Spices (under 5 g in total per recipe) are not counted.
Other rows in the table:
- Plate: Recipe calculation. Plate with fries, salad, pickles, tahini sauce and a little bread.
Ingredient Grams Calories (kcal) Protein (g) Source meat shawarma meat 200 632 50.8 calculated on this site French fries 100 198 1.9 calculated on this site (USDA FDC 2709458) tahini 20 119 3.4 USDA FDC 170189 lemon juice 10 under 5 0 USDA FDC 167747 tomato 50 9 0.4 USDA FDC 170457 cucumber 50 8 0.3 USDA FDC 168409 dill pickles 20 under 5 0.1 USDA FDC 168558 pita bread 30 83 2.7 USDA FDC 174915 Total 480 1053 59.6 - Meat only: Recipe calculation.
Item Grams Calories (kcal) Protein (g) Source meat shawarma meat 100 316 25.4 calculated on this site Total 100 316 25.4
Serving weights:
- 1 sandwich: the whole recipe
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 Meat shawarma from a photo?
Yes: in QuickCalo, snap a photo of your plate or type what you ate, and get the calories and protein in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
How much does one sandwich of meat shawarma weigh?
On this page, one sandwich of meat shawarma is taken as about 240 g (the whole recipe). The real weight depends on the recipe, the size and how it is served.
How much protein is in meat shawarma?
One sandwich of meat shawarma has about 34 g of protein; 100 g has 14.1 g.
Is meat shawarma high in protein?
Yes. The meat is a good protein source; fat and bread decide the total calories.
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Sources
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy (2018) and FNDDS 2021–2023 datasets; accessed 16 October 2026
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