Nutritional Values

How Many Calories in Shawarma?

1 shaorma medie (250g) = 725 kcal

Nutritional Values per 100g

290

Calories

15g

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

15g

Fat

Fiber2g

Standard Serving

1 shaorma medie (250g) contains 725 calories.

Best time: Occasionally, not frequently - as a full meal, not an extra snack

Benefits

✓Decent source of meat protein (~15g/100g) - contributes to satiety and daily protein intake
✓Includes vegetables (lettuce, tomato, cabbage) that add fiber, vitamins, and volume to the meal
✓Very filling and substantial - a medium shawarma can replace an entire main meal
✓Customizable on order - you can request leaner versions (chicken, no fries, no sauce) to cut calories
✓Also provides carbohydrates from the flatbread, offering energy - useful occasionally after an intense workout

Considerations

!Very high in calories in a full portion (~725 kcal for a medium 250g one) - easy to underestimate when losing weight
!Saturated fats and hidden calories from mayonnaise-based sauces - the sauce can add 150-250 kcal
!High sodium from seasoned meat and sauces - can cause water retention and thirst
!Meat and fat quality vary greatly from one shop to another - hard to estimate macros precisely

FitAzi Tip

FitAzi suggests ordering shawarma with chicken instead of pork/beef, without sauce or with less sauce and no fries inside, to significantly cut calories. Ask for extra vegetables for satiety and fiber. If you include it, treat the shawarma as the main meal of the day and adjust your other meals to fit the calories within your goal.

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