How Many Calories in Arabic Bread?
About 250 kcal for 1 large round. Here's how it fits into your day, and how to make it lighter without giving it up.
How it fits your day
| A 1,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, women) | 17% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 12% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 10% |
The lighter swap
Use half a bread with mezze and fill the rest of the plate with salad.
Coach's take
Mostly carbs, with little protein. Pair it with a protein source like eggs, chicken or laban so it keeps you full for longer.
Questions we get asked
How many calories are in Arabic Bread?
About 250 kcal for 1 large round, with 8g protein, 50g carbs and 2g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Arabic Bread and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Arabic Bread is about 12% of a 2,000 kcal day. Use half a bread with mezze and fill the rest of the plate with salad.
How long does it take to burn off Arabic Bread?
About 50 minutes of brisk walking for a 75 kg adult. It's easier to adjust the portion than to try to burn it off, which is why we build favourite foods into our clients' plans.
Want a meal plan that still includes Arabic Bread?
Tell us where to send it. Tarek & Chloe will build you a sample day around your favourite Dubai foods, so you can lose fat without giving them up.
Values are estimates for a typical Dubai restaurant portion, based on published nutrition data and standard recipes. Portions and recipes vary between restaurants.
Lose fat without giving up Arabic Bread
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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