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Shawarma, karak, machboos, luqaimat… Search 144 foods you actually eat here, see calories and protein, and get a lighter swap from your coaches.

Breakfast

Za'atar Manakish

مناقيش زعتر
450kcal
1 whole manakish
10gProtein
55gCarbs
21gFat
Lighter swap: Have half with eggs and vegetables on the side: about 380 kcal with far more protein.
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Breakfast

Cheese Manakish

مناقيش جبنة
600kcal
1 whole manakish (akkawi)
24gProtein
55gCarbs
31gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for half cheese, half za'atar and add tomatoes and cucumber: about 500 kcal.
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Breakfast

Lahm Bi Ajeen

لحم بعجين
480kcal
1 large piece
20gProtein
50gCarbs
22gFat
Lighter swap: Squeeze lemon on top and pair with a salad instead of a second piece.
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Breakfast

Hummus with Arabic Bread

حمص مع خبز عربي
420kcal
1 small bowl + 1 bread
14gProtein
55gCarbs
17gFat
Lighter swap: Swap bread for cucumber and carrot sticks: about 230 kcal.
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Breakfast

Foul Medames

فول مدمس
350kcal
1 bowl with olive oil (no bread)
16gProtein
35gCarbs
16gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for less oil on top: saves about 80 kcal.
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Breakfast

Shakshuka

شكشوكة
300kcal
2 eggs, no bread
15gProtein
14gCarbs
20gFat
Lighter swap: Add an extra egg white and have one slice of bread, not a basket.
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Breakfast

Labneh with Bread

لبنة مع خبز
380kcal
1 small bowl with olive oil + 1 bread
13gProtein
40gCarbs
19gFat
Lighter swap: Skip the olive oil drizzle and add cucumbers and mint: about 300 kcal.
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Breakfast

Egg Paratha

براتا بالبيض
420kcal
1 paratha with 2 eggs
14gProtein
40gCarbs
23gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for the eggs in Arabic bread instead: about 330 kcal.
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Breakfast

Avocado Toast with Egg

توست أفوكادو مع بيض
480kcal
Café portion, 2 slices with 1 egg
18gProtein
40gCarbs
28gFat
Lighter swap: Add a second egg and have one slice of toast: same calories, more protein.
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Breakfast

Açaí Bowl

أساي بول
450kcal
1 regular café bowl
7gProtein
75gCarbs
14gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for no honey or granola on top and add Greek yoghurt: about 350 kcal.
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Breakfast

Cornflakes with Milk

كورن فليكس مع حليب
250kcal
1 bowl (40 g + 200 ml low-fat milk)
10gProtein
43gCarbs
4gFat
Lighter swap: Add a scoop of protein or Greek yoghurt on the side so it keeps you full past 10am.
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Breakfast

Frosted Flakes with Milk

فليكس محلى بالسكر مع حليب
300kcal
1 bowl (40 g + 200 ml low-fat milk)
9gProtein
55gCarbs
4gFat
Lighter swap: Switch to plain cornflakes with berries: about 50 kcal less and far less sugar.
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Breakfast

Chocolate Cereal with Milk

حبوب بالشوكولاتة مع حليب
290kcal
1 bowl (40 g + 200 ml low-fat milk)
9gProtein
52gCarbs
5gFat
Lighter swap: Mix half chocolate cereal with half plain cornflakes to cut the sugar.
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Breakfast

Oatmeal (Porridge)

شوفان بالحليب
320kcal
50 g oats with 250 ml low-fat milk
15gProtein
45gCarbs
9gFat
Lighter swap: Already a great choice. Top with berries instead of honey and stir in protein powder.
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Street Food

Chicken Shawarma Wrap

شاورما دجاج
550kcal
1 standard wrap (with garlic sauce & fries inside)
32gProtein
50gCarbs
24gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for no fries inside and garlic sauce on the side: about 400 kcal.
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Street Food

Beef Shawarma Wrap

شاورما لحم
600kcal
1 standard wrap with tahini
30gProtein
48gCarbs
32gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for extra salad and tahini on the side: about 480 kcal.
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Street Food

Chicken Shawarma Plate

صحن شاورما دجاج
950kcal
1 plate with fries, garlic sauce & bread
50gProtein
90gCarbs
42gFat
Lighter swap: Swap the fries for salad and skip the bread: about 600 kcal.
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Street Food

Falafel Wrap

ساندويش فلافل
500kcal
1 wrap with tahini
15gProtein
60gCarbs
22gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for extra salad and tahini on the side: about 400 kcal.
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Street Food

Falafel

فلافل
290kcal
5 pieces
10gProtein
28gCarbs
16gFat
Lighter swap: Have 3 pieces with hummus and a big salad for a filling, lighter plate.
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Street Food

Chicken Paratha Roll

رول دجاج بالبراتا
520kcal
1 roll
26gProtein
48gCarbs
24gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for it in Arabic bread instead of paratha: about 400 kcal.
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Street Food

Chips Oman Sandwich

ساندويش شيبس عمان
520kcal
1 paratha sandwich with cheese
12gProtein
58gCarbs
27gFat
Lighter swap: Make it an egg sandwich instead and keep the chips as a small side: about 380 kcal.
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Street Food

Samosa

سمبوسة
300kcal
2 pieces
6gProtein
32gCarbs
16gFat
Lighter swap: Have one samosa with a chicken tikka skewer for more protein.
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Street Food

Spinach Fatayer

فطاير سبانخ
330kcal
3 small pieces
8gProtein
42gCarbs
14gFat
Lighter swap: Two pieces plus a laban gives you more protein for fewer calories.
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Street Food

Cheese Sambousek

سمبوسك جبنة
330kcal
3 pieces (fried)
12gProtein
28gCarbs
19gFat
Lighter swap: Choose the baked version when you can: about 220 kcal.
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Emirati

Chicken Machboos

مجبوس دجاج
700kcal
1 restaurant plate
40gProtein
82gCarbs
22gFat
Lighter swap: Half the rice, add a side salad: about 500 kcal.
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Emirati

Lamb Machboos

مجبوس لحم
850kcal
1 restaurant plate
42gProtein
80gCarbs
38gFat
Lighter swap: Choose chicken or fish machboos, or half the rice: about 600 kcal.
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Emirati

Harees

هريس
380kcal
1 bowl (about 300 g)
24gProtein
45gCarbs
11gFat
Lighter swap: Go easy on the ghee on top: each spoon adds about 110 kcal.
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Emirati

Thareed

ثريد
550kcal
1 bowl
30gProtein
55gCarbs
22gFat
Lighter swap: Fill up on the meat and vegetables, leave some of the soaked bread.
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Emirati

Margooga

مرقوقة
520kcal
1 bowl
30gProtein
55gCarbs
20gFat
Lighter swap: Add extra vegetables to the stew and have a smaller portion of dough.
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Emirati

Madrouba

مضروبة
450kcal
1 bowl (chicken or fish)
25gProtein
50gCarbs
15gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for less ghee: saves about 100 kcal.
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Emirati

Balaleet

بلاليط
450kcal
1 plate with omelette
12gProtein
65gCarbs
16gFat
Lighter swap: Have half the vermicelli with two eggs on top for a more balanced breakfast.
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Emirati

Chebab

جباب
400kcal
3 pancakes with date syrup
9gProtein
68gCarbs
10gFat
Lighter swap: Have two with cream cheese or eggs on the side instead of extra syrup.
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Emirati

Lamb Ouzi with Rice

أوزي لحم مع رز
950kcal
1 restaurant plate
48gProtein
90gCarbs
44gFat
Lighter swap: Share the rice, keep the meat, add salad: about 650 kcal.
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Restaurant

Chicken Biryani

برياني دجاج
750kcal
1 restaurant plate
38gProtein
90gCarbs
25gFat
Lighter swap: Order a half portion with raita and salad: about 450 kcal.
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Restaurant

Mutton Biryani

برياني لحم
850kcal
1 restaurant plate
38gProtein
90gCarbs
36gFat
Lighter swap: Switch to chicken biryani or share the rice: about 550 kcal.
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Restaurant

Butter Chicken with Naan

دجاج بالزبدة مع خبز نان
1,000kcal
1 curry portion + 1 butter naan
45gProtein
90gCarbs
50gFat
Lighter swap: Swap to chicken tikka with plain roti: about 550 kcal.
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Restaurant

Dal with Rice

دال مع رز
520kcal
1 bowl dal + 1 cup rice
18gProtein
85gCarbs
12gFat
Lighter swap: Add a chicken tikka side to make it a high-protein meal.
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Restaurant

Mixed Grill Plate

مشاوي مشكلة
850kcal
1 plate with bread & garlic sauce
75gProtein
40gCarbs
42gFat
Lighter swap: Skip the bread, swap fries for salad: about 600 kcal.
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Restaurant

Shish Tawook Plate

صحن شيش طاووق
800kcal
1 plate with fries & garlic sauce
55gProtein
60gCarbs
36gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for grilled vegetables instead of fries and sauce on the side: about 500 kcal.
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Restaurant

Grilled Hammour with Rice

هامور مشوي مع رز
600kcal
1 fillet with rice
45gProtein
65gCarbs
16gFat
Lighter swap: One of the best restaurant picks. Ask for salad with half the rice for about 450 kcal.
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Restaurant

Kofta Kebab Plate

صحن كفتة
750kcal
1 plate with bread
40gProtein
45gCarbs
45gFat
Lighter swap: Choose shish tawook or chicken kebab instead: about 200 kcal less.
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Restaurant

Mansaf

منسف
900kcal
1 plate
45gProtein
85gCarbs
42gFat
Lighter swap: Take more meat and less rice, and go light on the jameed sauce.
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Restaurant

Sushi Rolls

سوشي رول
350kcal
8 pieces (salmon or California)
13gProtein
60gCarbs
6gFat
Lighter swap: Add sashimi or edamame for protein and skip the mayo-based sauces.
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Restaurant

Poke Bowl

بوكي بول
600kcal
1 regular bowl
35gProtein
70gCarbs
18gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for half rice, half greens and sauce on the side: about 450 kcal.
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Mezze & Sides

Fattoush

فتوش
250kcal
1 restaurant bowl
4gProtein
25gCarbs
15gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for the dressing on the side and fewer fried bread chips: about 150 kcal.
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Mezze & Sides

Tabbouleh

تبولة
180kcal
1 restaurant bowl
4gProtein
15gCarbs
12gFat
Lighter swap: Already a great choice. Add grilled chicken to make it a full meal.
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Mezze & Sides

Moutabal

متبل
220kcal
1 small bowl (about 150 g)
5gProtein
12gCarbs
17gFat
Lighter swap: Dip vegetables instead of bread to keep it light.
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Mezze & Sides

Fried Kibbeh

كبة مقلية
360kcal
3 pieces
15gProtein
26gCarbs
22gFat
Lighter swap: Choose baked kibbeh when it is on the menu: about 100 kcal less.
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Mezze & Sides

Stuffed Grape Leaves

ورق عنب
260kcal
6 pieces
4gProtein
30gCarbs
14gFat
Lighter swap: A good mezze pick. Pair with grilled chicken for protein.
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Mezze & Sides

Arabic Bread

خبز عربي
250kcal
1 large round
8gProtein
50gCarbs
2gFat
Lighter swap: Use half a bread with mezze and fill the rest of the plate with salad.
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Mezze & Sides

French Fries

بطاطا مقلية
360kcal
1 medium portion
4gProtein
45gCarbs
18gFat
Lighter swap: Swap for a side salad or grilled vegetables: saves about 250 kcal.
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Pasta & Pizza

Margherita Pizza

بيتزا مارغريتا
500kcal
2 slices (12-inch pizza)
20gProtein
60gCarbs
19gFat
Lighter swap: Have 2 slices with a big salad instead of a third slice.
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Pasta & Pizza

Spaghetti Bolognese

سباغيتي بولونيز
700kcal
1 restaurant plate
35gProtein
85gCarbs
24gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for a smaller pasta portion with a side salad: about 500 kcal and still high in protein.
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Pasta & Pizza

Fettuccine Alfredo

فيتوتشيني ألفريدو
950kcal
1 restaurant plate
28gProtein
90gCarbs
52gFat
Lighter swap: Choose a tomato-based pasta instead, like arrabbiata: about 400 kcal less.
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Pasta & Pizza

Chicken Alfredo Pasta

باستا ألفريدو بالدجاج
1,100kcal
1 restaurant plate
55gProtein
90gCarbs
56gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for half the sauce and extra chicken, or share the plate: about 650 kcal.
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Pasta & Pizza

Penne Arrabbiata

بيني أرابياتا
550kcal
1 restaurant plate
16gProtein
95gCarbs
12gFat
Lighter swap: One of the lightest pastas. Add grilled chicken or shrimp to make it high-protein.
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Pasta & Pizza

Pasta Carbonara

باستا كاربونارا
900kcal
1 restaurant plate
35gProtein
85gCarbs
46gFat
Lighter swap: Share it as a starter, or switch to a tomato-based pasta: about 400 kcal less.
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Pasta & Pizza

Pesto Pasta

باستا بيستو
800kcal
1 restaurant plate
22gProtein
85gCarbs
40gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for light pesto and add chicken: same taste, about 200 kcal less.
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Pasta & Pizza

Pasta Pomodoro (Tomato)

باستا بصلصة الطماطم
500kcal
1 restaurant plate
15gProtein
90gCarbs
9gFat
Lighter swap: A light choice. Add a protein like chicken or tuna so it keeps you full.
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Pasta & Pizza

Pink Sauce Pasta

باستا بالصلصة الوردية
800kcal
1 restaurant plate
24gProtein
85gCarbs
40gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for more tomato and less cream in the sauce: about 600 kcal.
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Pasta & Pizza

Seafood Pasta (Tomato)

باستا بالمأكولات البحرية
600kcal
1 restaurant plate
35gProtein
80gCarbs
14gFat
Lighter swap: A strong restaurant pick: high protein and a light tomato sauce.
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Pasta & Pizza

Beef Lasagna

لازانيا باللحم
650kcal
1 restaurant portion
35gProtein
50gCarbs
34gFat
Lighter swap: Have a smaller square with a big green salad instead of garlic bread.
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Pasta & Pizza

Mac and Cheese

ماك آند تشيز
750kcal
1 restaurant bowl
28gProtein
75gCarbs
37gFat
Lighter swap: Order it as a side to share rather than a main: about 300 kcal.
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Pasta & Pizza

Beef Pepperoni Pizza

بيتزا بيبروني لحم
600kcal
2 slices (12-inch pizza)
26gProtein
60gCarbs
28gFat
Lighter swap: Choose thin crust and blot the oil off the top: about 480 kcal.
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Pasta & Pizza

Chicken BBQ Pizza

بيتزا دجاج باربكيو
560kcal
2 slices (12-inch pizza)
30gProtein
66gCarbs
19gFat
Lighter swap: Thin crust with light cheese: about 450 kcal and still high in protein.
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Pasta & Pizza

Chicken Tikka Pizza

بيتزا دجاج تكا
540kcal
2 slices (12-inch pizza)
30gProtein
60gCarbs
20gFat
Lighter swap: Have 2 slices with a salad instead of a third slice.
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Pasta & Pizza

Meat Lovers Pizza

بيتزا ميت لوفرز (لحوم مشكلة)
700kcal
2 slices (12-inch pizza)
32gProtein
58gCarbs
38gFat
Lighter swap: Swap to chicken BBQ or chicken tikka pizza: about 150 kcal less per 2 slices.
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Pasta & Pizza

Vegetable Pizza

بيتزا خضار
460kcal
2 slices (12-inch pizza)
18gProtein
62gCarbs
15gFat
Lighter swap: Add grilled chicken on top for protein without many extra calories.
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Pasta & Pizza

Four Cheese Pizza

بيتزا أربع أجبان
640kcal
2 slices (12-inch pizza)
28gProtein
58gCarbs
33gFat
Lighter swap: Order a margherita instead: about 140 kcal less for the same cheesy taste.
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Pasta & Pizza

Hawaiian Pizza (Chicken)

بيتزا هاواي بالدجاج
520kcal
2 slices (12-inch pizza)
24gProtein
64gCarbs
18gFat
Lighter swap: Thin crust saves about 100 kcal across 2 slices.
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Fast Food & Cafés

Cheeseburger Meal

وجبة تشيز برجر
1,100kcal
Burger + medium fries + soft drink
32gProtein
140gCarbs
46gFat
Lighter swap: Keep the burger, swap the fries for a side salad and the drink for a zero: about 550 kcal.
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Fast Food & Cafés

Fried Chicken

دجاج مقلي
500kcal
2 pieces
38gProtein
16gCarbs
32gFat
Lighter swap: Remove the skin or go grilled: about 300 kcal.
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Fast Food & Cafés

Chicken Caesar Salad

سلطة سيزر بالدجاج
550kcal
1 restaurant bowl
35gProtein
20gCarbs
37gFat
Lighter swap: Dressing on the side and fewer croutons: about 380 kcal.
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Fast Food & Cafés

Club Sandwich with Fries

كلوب ساندويش مع بطاطا
900kcal
1 sandwich + fries
40gProtein
80gCarbs
46gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for salad instead of fries and no mayo: about 550 kcal.
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Fast Food & Cafés

Butter Croissant

كرواسون بالزبدة
350kcal
1 large café croissant
7gProtein
38gCarbs
19gFat
Lighter swap: Choose an egg sandwich on brown bread for more protein at similar calories.
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Fast Food & Cafés

Cheeseburger

تشيز برجر
300kcal
1 regular fast-food cheeseburger
15gProtein
32gCarbs
13gFat
Lighter swap: One of the lighter fast-food picks. Skip the fries and soft drink to keep it that way.
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Fast Food & Cafés

Double Cheeseburger

دبل تشيز برجر
450kcal
1 fast-food double cheeseburger
25gProtein
34gCarbs
23gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for one slice of cheese and no sauce: about 380 kcal with the same protein.
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Fast Food & Cafés

Double Smash Burger

دبل سماش برجر
850kcal
1 restaurant burger (2 patties, cheese, sauce)
48gProtein
40gCarbs
55gFat
Lighter swap: Go single patty, sauce on the side, and swap fries for salad: about 550 kcal.
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Fast Food & Cafés

Crispy Chicken Burger

برجر دجاج كرسبي
520kcal
1 burger (fried fillet, mayo)
24gProtein
50gCarbs
25gFat
Lighter swap: Choose the grilled chicken burger instead: about 400 kcal with more protein.
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Fast Food & Cafés

Grilled Chicken Burger

برجر دجاج مشوي
400kcal
1 burger (grilled fillet, light sauce)
32gProtein
40gCarbs
12gFat
Lighter swap: A strong choice. Ask for extra lettuce and tomato and sauce on the side.
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Fast Food & Cafés

Double Chicken Burger

دبل برجر دجاج
800kcal
1 burger (2 crispy fillets, cheese, mayo)
40gProtein
65gCarbs
42gFat
Lighter swap: Go grilled, or single fillet with no mayo: about 450 kcal.
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Hot Drinks

Karak Chai

شاي كرك
140kcal
1 cup (150 ml)
4gProtein
20gCarbs
5gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for half sugar: about 90 kcal a cup.
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Hot Drinks

Spanish Latte

سبانش لاتيه
280kcal
1 medium (about 350 ml)
9gProtein
40gCarbs
9gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for half the condensed milk, or switch to a regular latte: about 190 kcal.
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Hot Drinks

Café Latte

كافيه لاتيه
190kcal
1 medium, full-fat milk
10gProtein
15gCarbs
10gFat
Lighter swap: Switch to low-fat milk: about 130 kcal.
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Hot Drinks

Arabic Coffee (Gahwa)

قهوة عربية
5kcal
1 small cup (finjan)
0gProtein
1gCarbs
0gFat
Lighter swap: Practically zero calories. The dates on the side are where the calories are.
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Hot Drinks

Espresso

إسبريسو
3kcal
1 single shot (30 ml)
0gProtein
0gCarbs
0gFat
Lighter swap: Practically zero calories. A great pre-workout pick-me-up.
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Hot Drinks

Double Espresso

دبل إسبريسو
5kcal
1 double shot (60 ml)
0gProtein
1gCarbs
0gFat
Lighter swap: Still almost zero calories. Watch the sugar sachets: each one adds about 20 kcal.
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Hot Drinks

Americano

أمريكانو
15kcal
1 medium, black
1gProtein
2gCarbs
0gFat
Lighter swap: One of the lightest café orders. Add a splash of milk rather than cream.
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Hot Drinks

Cappuccino

كابتشينو
130kcal
1 medium (about 350 ml), full-fat milk
7gProtein
10gCarbs
7gFat
Lighter swap: Switch to skimmed milk: about 80 kcal with the same protein.
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Hot Drinks

Flat White

فلات وايت
120kcal
1 regular (about 240 ml), full-fat milk
7gProtein
9gCarbs
6gFat
Lighter swap: A smaller, stronger coffee, so it is naturally lighter than a large latte.
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Hot Drinks

Mochaccino (Caffè Mocha)

موكاتشينو
360kcal
1 medium with whipped cream
12gProtein
45gCarbs
15gFat
Lighter swap: Skip the whipped cream and ask for half the chocolate syrup: about 220 kcal.
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Hot Drinks

Hot Chocolate

هوت شوكليت
380kcal
1 medium with whipped cream
13gProtein
45gCarbs
17gFat
Lighter swap: Order a small with skimmed milk and no cream: about 180 kcal.
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Hot Drinks

Caramel Macchiato

كراميل ماكياتو
250kcal
1 medium (about 350 ml), full-fat milk
10gProtein
34gCarbs
8gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for one pump of syrup instead of three: about 180 kcal.
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Hot Drinks

Matcha Latte

ماتشا لاتيه
240kcal
1 medium, sweetened
9gProtein
32gCarbs
8gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for it unsweetened with oat or skimmed milk: about 130 kcal.
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Hot Drinks

Chai Tea Latte

شاي لاتيه
240kcal
1 medium, sweetened
8gProtein
40gCarbs
5gFat
Lighter swap: Go for a karak with half sugar instead: about 90 kcal.
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Hot Drinks

Tea with Milk & Sugar

شاي بالحليب والسكر
60kcal
1 cup with 2 tsp sugar
1gProtein
10gCarbs
2gFat
Lighter swap: Cut to one sugar or use sweetener: about 30 kcal a cup.
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Hot Drinks

Turkish Coffee

قهوة تركية
35kcal
1 small cup, medium sugar
0gProtein
8gCarbs
0gFat
Lighter swap: Order it "sada" (no sugar) for almost zero calories.
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Hot Drinks

Sahlab

سحلب
300kcal
1 cup with nuts & cinnamon
9gProtein
45gCarbs
9gFat
Lighter swap: Have a small cup and skip the extra coconut and nuts on top: about 200 kcal.
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Cold Drinks

Fresh Orange Juice

عصير برتقال طازج
180kcal
1 large glass (400 ml)
3gProtein
42gCarbs
0gFat
Lighter swap: Eat two oranges instead: half the calories and you keep the fibre.
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Cold Drinks

Avocado Shake (Cocktail)

عصير أفوكادو (كوكتيل)
600kcal
1 large cup with honey & nuts
9gProtein
70gCarbs
32gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for no honey, no cream and a medium size: about 300 kcal.
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Cold Drinks

Laban

لبن
150kcal
1 bottle (240 ml), full fat
8gProtein
11gCarbs
8gFat
Lighter swap: Choose low-fat laban: about 100 kcal with the same protein.
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Cold Drinks

Mango Lassi

لاسي مانجو
300kcal
1 glass (300 ml)
8gProtein
50gCarbs
7gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for no added sugar: about 200 kcal.
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Soft Drink

مشروب غازي
150kcal
1 can (330 ml)
0gProtein
38gCarbs
0gFat
Lighter swap: Switch to the zero-sugar version or sparkling water: 0 kcal.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Iced Latte

آيس لاتيه
150kcal
1 medium (about 350 ml), full-fat milk
8gProtein
12gCarbs
8gFat
Lighter swap: Switch to skimmed or almond milk: about 90 kcal.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Iced Spanish Latte

آيس سبانش لاتيه
300kcal
1 medium (about 350 ml)
9gProtein
44gCarbs
10gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for half the condensed milk, or switch to a regular iced latte: about 150 kcal.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Iced Mocha

آيس موكا
350kcal
1 medium with whipped cream
10gProtein
48gCarbs
13gFat
Lighter swap: No whipped cream and half the chocolate: about 200 kcal.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Caramel Frappé

كراميل فرابيه
400kcal
1 medium with whipped cream
5gProtein
60gCarbs
16gFat
Lighter swap: Order a small, no cream, light caramel: about 200 kcal. Or switch to an iced latte.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Iced Matcha Latte

آيس ماتشا لاتيه
200kcal
1 medium, sweetened
7gProtein
28gCarbs
7gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for it unsweetened: about 120 kcal.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Cold Brew / Iced Americano

كولد برو / آيس أمريكانو
5kcal
1 medium, black
0gProtein
1gCarbs
0gFat
Lighter swap: The best summer coffee for fat loss. Add a splash of milk if you need it.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Iced Karak

آيس كرك
200kcal
1 regular cup
5gProtein
30gCarbs
6gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for half sugar: about 140 kcal.
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Cold Drinks

Lemon Mint

ليمون بالنعناع
200kcal
1 large glass (400 ml)
0gProtein
50gCarbs
0gFat
Lighter swap: Ask for it with no sugar or with sweetener: about 30 kcal.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Fresh Watermelon Juice

عصير بطيخ طازج
140kcal
1 large glass (400 ml), no added sugar
2gProtein
34gCarbs
0gFat
Lighter swap: Make sure it has no added sugar, or eat watermelon slices instead.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Fruit Smoothie

سموذي فواكه
250kcal
1 medium (about 400 ml)
4gProtein
58gCarbs
1gFat
Lighter swap: Add Greek yoghurt or protein and skip the honey to keep you full longer.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Chocolate Milkshake

ميلك شيك شوكولاتة
650kcal
1 medium (about 450 ml)
15gProtein
95gCarbs
24gFat
Lighter swap: Have a small, or blend a protein shake with milk and cocoa: about 250 kcal.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Protein Shake (with Water)

بروتين شيك (مع ماء)
120kcal
1 scoop whey (30 g) with water
24gProtein
3gCarbs
2gFat
Lighter swap: One of the best snacks for fat loss. Blend with milk if you need extra calories.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Iced Tea (Sweetened)

آيس تي (محلى)
180kcal
1 bottle (500 ml)
0gProtein
45gCarbs
0gFat
Lighter swap: Choose the zero-sugar version or brew your own: almost 0 kcal.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Energy Drink

مشروب طاقة
115kcal
1 can (250 ml)
0gProtein
28gCarbs
0gFat
Lighter swap: Choose the sugar-free can (about 10 kcal), or have a black coffee instead.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Vimto

فيمتو
100kcal
1 glass (250 ml), diluted
0gProtein
25gCarbs
0gFat
Lighter swap: Dilute it more and add ice: half the calories, same Ramadan taste.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Jallab

جلاب
180kcal
1 glass (300 ml) with pine nuts & raisins
1gProtein
44gCarbs
0gFat
Lighter swap: Have a small glass and skip the extra raisins: about 100 kcal.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Camel Milk

حليب الإبل
150kcal
1 bottle (250 ml)
8gProtein
12gCarbs
8gFat
Lighter swap: A good protein drink. Choose plain over flavoured, which can add 60+ kcal.
Full breakdown →
Cold Drinks

Coconut Water

ماء جوز الهند
65kcal
1 bottle (330 ml)
1gProtein
15gCarbs
0gFat
Lighter swap: A light way to rehydrate after training. Pick one with no added sugar.
Full breakdown →
Desserts & Snacks

Luqaimat

لقيمات
300kcal
5 pieces with date syrup
4gProtein
45gCarbs
12gFat
Lighter swap: Stop at 2–3 pieces and go light on the syrup: about 150 kcal.
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Desserts & Snacks

Kunafa

كنافة
550kcal
1 portion (about 150 g)
12gProtein
60gCarbs
29gFat
Lighter swap: Share a portion: half the calories and you still get the taste.
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Desserts & Snacks

Umm Ali

أم علي
550kcal
1 bowl
11gProtein
55gCarbs
32gFat
Lighter swap: Have a few spoons and share the rest: about 250 kcal.
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Desserts & Snacks

Baklava

بقلاوة
330kcal
3 small pieces
5gProtein
36gCarbs
19gFat
Lighter swap: One piece with Arabic coffee hits the spot: about 110 kcal.
Full breakdown →
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Mohalabia

مهلبية
250kcal
1 cup
7gProtein
38gCarbs
8gFat
Lighter swap: Choose a small cup and top with pistachios rather than syrup.
Full breakdown →
Desserts & Snacks

Medjool Dates

تمر مجدول
200kcal
3 dates
1gProtein
50gCarbs
0gFat
Lighter swap: Pair 2 dates with a handful of nuts to stay full longer.
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Mixed Nuts

مكسرات مشكلة
180kcal
1 handful (30 g)
5gProtein
6gCarbs
16gFat
Lighter swap: Pre-portion one handful instead of eating from the bag.
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Desserts & Snacks

Protein Bar

بروتين بار
230kcal
1 bar (60 g)
20gProtein
20gCarbs
8gFat
Lighter swap: A solid snack. Check the label: some bars are closer to 300 kcal.
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Desserts & Snacks

Salted Popcorn

فشار بالملح
550kcal
1 medium cinema bag
9gProtein
55gCarbs
33gFat
Lighter swap: Get a small size or share the medium: about 275 kcal.
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Cheese Popcorn

فشار بالجبن
600kcal
1 medium cinema bag
10gProtein
55gCarbs
38gFat
Lighter swap: Swap to a small salted popcorn: about 300 kcal less.
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Sweet / Caramel Popcorn

فشار بالكراميل
700kcal
1 medium cinema bag
6gProtein
100gCarbs
30gFat
Lighter swap: Go half sweet, half salted in a small size: about 350 kcal.
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Microwave Butter Popcorn

فشار مايكرويف بالزبدة
420kcal
1 full bag (about 85 g)
6gProtein
45gCarbs
25gFat
Lighter swap: Pour out half into a bowl and share the rest: about 210 kcal.
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Desserts & Snacks

Plain Popcorn (Air-Popped)

فشار سادة بدون زيت
95kcal
3 cups (about 24 g)
3gProtein
19gCarbs
1gFat
Lighter swap: One of the best snacks for fat loss: big volume, low calories. Season with spices, not butter.
Full breakdown →
Chocolates

Snickers

سنيكرز
245kcal
1 standard bar (50 g)
4gProtein
30gCarbs
12gFat
Lighter swap: Choose a fun-size bar (about 80 kcal) or a protein bar with a similar taste.
Full breakdown →
Chocolates

Twix

تويكس
250kcal
1 standard pack, 2 fingers (50 g)
2gProtein
32gCarbs
12gFat
Lighter swap: Have one finger and save the other for tomorrow: about 125 kcal.
Full breakdown →
Chocolates

KitKat

كيت كات
210kcal
1 four-finger bar (41.5 g)
3gProtein
26gCarbs
11gFat
Lighter swap: The two-finger bar is about 105 kcal and still hits the spot.
Full breakdown →
Chocolates

Mars

مارس
230kcal
1 standard bar (51 g)
2gProtein
35gCarbs
9gFat
Lighter swap: Choose a fun-size bar: about 90 kcal.
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Chocolates

Bounty

باونتي
280kcal
1 pack, 2 bars (57 g)
2gProtein
33gCarbs
15gFat
Lighter swap: Eat one bar and share the other: about 140 kcal.
Full breakdown →
Chocolates

Dairy Milk Chocolate

شوكولاتة ديري ميلك
240kcal
1 bar (45 g)
3gProtein
26gCarbs
13gFat
Lighter swap: Swap for 2–3 squares of 70% dark chocolate: about 120 kcal and more satisfying.
Full breakdown →
Chocolates

Peanut M&M's

إم آند إمز بالفول السوداني
230kcal
1 bag (45 g)
4gProtein
26gCarbs
12gFat
Lighter swap: Pour a small handful into your hand instead of eating from the bag.
Full breakdown →
Chocolates

Kinder Bueno

كيندر بوينو
245kcal
1 pack, 2 bars (43 g)
4gProtein
21gCarbs
16gFat
Lighter swap: One bar is about 120 kcal. Pair it with a coffee and stop there.
Full breakdown →
Chocolates

Ferrero Rocher

فيريرو روشيه
220kcal
3 pieces (37.5 g)
3gProtein
16gCarbs
16gFat
Lighter swap: Have one piece slowly with Arabic coffee: about 75 kcal.
Full breakdown →
Chocolates

Dark Chocolate (70%)

شوكولاتة داكنة 70%
120kcal
2 squares (20 g)
2gProtein
7gCarbs
9gFat
Lighter swap: The smartest chocolate pick: rich enough that two squares feel like enough.
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