How Many Calories in Jallab?
About 180 kcal for 1 glass (300 ml) with pine nuts & raisins. 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) | 12% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 9% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 7% |
The lighter swap
Have a small glass and skip the extra raisins: about 100 kcal.
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 Jallab?
About 180 kcal for 1 glass (300 ml) with pine nuts & raisins, with 1g protein, 44g carbs and 0g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Jallab and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Jallab is about 9% of a 2,000 kcal day. Have a small glass and skip the extra raisins: about 100 kcal.
How long does it take to burn off Jallab?
About 36 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 Jallab?
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 Jallab
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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