Is chicken shawarma good for weight loss?
Only now and then, in a small portion. One serving (1 roll) has 476 kcal and 24 g protein.
476kcal
24 gprotein
46 gcarbs
22 gfat
Why
- 5 g protein per 100 kcal (moderate; chicken breast is about 22, plain rice about 2).
- 476 kcal a serving is 26% of a 1,800 kcal fat-loss day, and 24 g is 20% of 120 g protein.
- Fat gives 41% of its calories, mostly from the cooking fat, so the recipe matters more than the dish.
The portion to aim for
1 roll keeps it to 476 kcal with 24 g protein.
| Portion | kcal | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 roll | 476 | 24 g |
| 2 rolls | 952 | 48 g |
More protein per calorie in chicken dishes
- Chicken soup105 kcal · 12 g protein · 1 bowl
- Chicken tikka masala276 kcal · 29 g protein · 1 katori · 200 g
- Chicken keema286 kcal · 26 g protein · 1 katori · 180 g
Pair it with
- Whey shake (with water)120 kcal · 24 g protein · 1 scoop
- Grilled chicken breast225 kcal · 35 g protein · 150 g cooked
- Chicken tikka243 kcal · 35 g protein · 6 pieces · 150 g