How Many Calories in Mansaf?
About 900 kcal for 1 plate. 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) | 60% |
| A 2,000 kcal day | 45% |
| A 2,500 kcal day (typical fat loss, men) | 36% |
The lighter swap
Take more meat and less rice, and go light on the jameed sauce.
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 Mansaf?
About 900 kcal for 1 plate, with 45g protein, 85g carbs and 42g fat. Values vary between restaurants.
Can I eat Mansaf and still lose weight?
Yes. Fat loss depends on your total calories across the day, not one food. Mansaf is about 45% of a 2,000 kcal day. Take more meat and less rice, and go light on the jameed sauce.
How long does it take to burn off Mansaf?
About 180 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 Mansaf?
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 Mansaf
Our clients still eat shawarma and drink karak. We just build it into the plan.
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