How Many Calories in Foul Medames?
About 350 kcal for 1 bowl with olive oil (no bread). 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) | 23% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 18% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 14% |
The lighter swap
Ask for less oil on top: saves about 80 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 Foul Medames?
About 350 kcal for 1 bowl with olive oil (no bread), with 16g protein, 35g carbs and 16g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Foul Medames and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Foul Medames is about 18% of a 2,000 kcal day. Ask for less oil on top: saves about 80 kcal.
How long does it take to burn off Foul Medames?
About 70 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 Foul Medames?
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 Foul Medames
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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