How Many Calories in Fattoush?
About 250 kcal for 1 restaurant bowl. 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
Ask for the dressing on the side and fewer fried bread chips: about 150 kcal.
Coach's take
Most of the calories here come from fat (oil, ghee, sauce or cheese). Ask for sauces on the side and you'll cut a big chunk without noticing.
Questions we get asked
How many calories are in Fattoush?
About 250 kcal for 1 restaurant bowl, with 4g protein, 25g carbs and 15g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Fattoush and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Fattoush is about 12% of a 2,000 kcal day. Ask for the dressing on the side and fewer fried bread chips: about 150 kcal.
How long does it take to burn off Fattoush?
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 Fattoush?
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 Fattoush
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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