Egyptian food calories
Calories, protein, carbs and fat for everyday Egyptian dishes, from koshari and ful medames to mahshi, molokhia and fatta. Every value is for one typical serving.
Calories in 21 dishes
| Dish | Serving | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koshari | 1 plate, 350g | 615 kcal | 17 g |
| Ful Medames | 1 bowl with oil, 250g | 280 kcal | 15 g |
| Ful Sandwich | 1 sandwich, aish baladi | 330 kcal | 13 g |
| Taameya (Egyptian Falafel) | 1 piece, 30g | 95 kcal | 3 g |
| Taameya Sandwich | 1 sandwich | 430 kcal | 12 g |
| Molokhia | 1 bowl with broth, 250g | 135 kcal | 6 g |
| Mahshi (Stuffed Vegetables) | 1 plate, 6 pieces, 300g | 380 kcal | 8 g |
| Warak Enab (Stuffed Vine Leaves) | 6 pieces, 150g | 225 kcal | 4 g |
| Fatta with Lamb | 1 plate, 400g | 710 kcal | 35 g |
| Hawawshi | 1 loaf, 250g | 580 kcal | 28 g |
| Feteer Meshaltet | 1 slice, 1/4 pie, 150g | 505 kcal | 9 g |
| Mesaka'a (Egyptian Moussaka) | 1 plate, 250g | 265 kcal | 6 g |
| Bamya with Beef (Okra Stew) | 1 bowl, 300g | 285 kcal | 22 g |
| Kebda Iskandarani (Liver Sandwich) | 1 sandwich | 415 kcal | 25 g |
| Sayadeya (Fish with Rice) | 1 plate, 400g | 555 kcal | 35 g |
| Rice with Vermicelli | 1 cup, 180g | 275 kcal | 5 g |
| Macarona Bechamel | 1 piece, 250g | 495 kcal | 22 g |
| Lentil Soup | 1 bowl, 300g | 220 kcal | 12 g |
| Grilled Kofta | 4 pieces, 150g | 320 kcal | 26 g |
| Bessara | 1 bowl, 250g | 255 kcal | 14 g |
| Hamam Mahshi (Stuffed Pigeon) | 1 pigeon, 300g | 485 kcal | 30 g |
Eating it lighter
Most of the extra calories in Egyptian home cooking come from oil, ghee and fried toppings. Using less of them, grilling instead of frying and adding a salad to the plate makes the biggest difference.
How we estimate
These values are typical-serving estimates built from common recipes and standard ingredient nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central. Real values vary with the recipe, the amount of oil or ghee, and the portion size. USDA FoodData Central
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