Arabic sweets calories
Calories and macros for Arabic and Egyptian desserts: kunafa, basbousa, om ali, qatayef, baklava, luqaimat, ma'amoul, kahk and more. Every value is for one typical piece or serving.
Calories in 13 sweets
| Dish | Serving | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunafa | 1 piece, 100g | 345 kcal | 6 g |
| Basbousa | 1 piece, 60g | 235 kcal | 3 g |
| Om Ali | 1 bowl, 200g | 440 kcal | 10 g |
| Qatayef | 1 piece, fried with nuts, 60g | 190 kcal | 4 g |
| Baklava | 1 piece, 30g | 130 kcal | 2 g |
| Luqaimat | 5 pieces, 75g | 280 kcal | 3 g |
| Ma'amoul (Date) | 1 piece, 40g | 165 kcal | 2 g |
| Roz bel Laban (Rice Pudding) | 1 cup, 200g | 260 kcal | 7 g |
| Muhallabia | 1 cup, 180g | 210 kcal | 6 g |
| Kahk (Eid Cookie) | 1 piece, 40g | 175 kcal | 2 g |
| Halawa (Tahini Halva) | 2 tbsp, 40g | 215 kcal | 5 g |
| Ghorayeba | 1 piece, 25g | 115 kcal | 1 g |
| Balah el Sham | 3 pieces, 60g | 220 kcal | 2 g |
Eating it lighter
Arabic sweets are rich in sugar syrup, ghee and nuts. One small piece, eaten slowly and not every day, fits into most eating plans.
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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