How Many Calories in Cheese Manakish?
About 600 kcal for 1 whole manakish (akkawi). 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) | 40% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 30% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 24% |
The lighter swap
Ask for half cheese, half za'atar and add tomatoes and cucumber: about 500 kcal.
Coach's take
A fairly balanced mix of protein, carbs and fat. Portion size is what makes the difference here.
Questions we get asked
How many calories are in Cheese Manakish?
About 600 kcal for 1 whole manakish (akkawi), with 24g protein, 55g carbs and 31g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Cheese Manakish and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Cheese Manakish is about 30% of a 2,000 kcal day. Ask for half cheese, half za'atar and add tomatoes and cucumber: about 500 kcal.
How long does it take to burn off Cheese Manakish?
About 120 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 Cheese Manakish?
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.
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Lose fat without giving up Cheese Manakish
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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