How Many Calories in Harees?
About 380 kcal for 1 bowl (about 300 g). 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) | 25% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 19% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 15% |
The lighter swap
Go easy on the ghee on top: each spoon adds about 110 kcal.
Coach's take
High in protein for the calories. A solid choice when you're trying to lose fat, as long as the portion fits your day.
Questions we get asked
How many calories are in Harees?
About 380 kcal for 1 bowl (about 300 g), with 24g protein, 45g carbs and 11g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Harees and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Harees is about 19% of a 2,000 kcal day. Go easy on the ghee on top: each spoon adds about 110 kcal.
How long does it take to burn off Harees?
About 76 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 Harees?
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 Harees
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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