How many calories in tabbouleh?
Last updated: · Prepared by: QuickCalo Team
Short answer
One plate of tabbouleh (about 160 g) has about 205 kcal and 3 g of protein; 100 g has about 127 kcal. What changes the calories most is the amount of olive oil. A USDA record for tabbouleh was used.
Tabbouleh is a Lebanese and Syrian salad of very finely chopped parsley with fine bulgur, tomato, onion and mint, dressed with olive oil and lemon. The traditional version is green, with parsley clearly outweighing the bulgur.
The herbs and vegetables are very light and rich in vitamins, so most of the calories come from olive oil. Versions heavy on bulgur, common outside the region, are more filling and more calorific than the green original.
| Serving | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 plate | 160 | 205 | 3 | 16 | 16 |
| 100 g | 100 | 127 | 1.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
What changes the calories in Tabbouleh?
- Olive oil: the main source of calories.
- Bulgur: a higher share means more carbohydrate.
- Portion: tabbouleh is usually eaten generously.
How to enjoy Tabbouleh a little lighter
- Use less oil and more lemon.
- Keep parsley as the main ingredient.
How were these values calculated?
Values come from the “Tabbouleh” record (FDC ID 2709131) in the FNDDS 2021-2023 dataset of USDA FoodData Central. Values per 100 g are as listed in the record; serving values are scaled by weight.
Serving weights:
- 1 plate: USDA portion weight (FDC 2709131: “1 cup”)
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 Tabbouleh 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 plate of tabbouleh weigh?
On this page, one plate of tabbouleh is taken as about 160 g (USDA portion weight (FDC 2709131: “1 cup”)). The real weight depends on the recipe, the size and how it is served.
How much protein is in tabbouleh?
One plate of tabbouleh has about 3 g of protein; 100 g has 1.6 g.
Is tabbouleh good for weight loss?
It can be, especially when the oil is moderate and parsley dominates.
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Sources
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy (2018) and FNDDS 2021–2023 datasets; accessed 16 October 2026
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