Calories in Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma has about 520 calories per 1 roll (250 g), with 29 g protein, 42 g carbs and 26 g fat. Per 100 g it has 208 kcal.

Good protein source
520kcal
Calories · 1 roll (250 g)
29g
Protein · 1 roll (250 g)
42g
Carbs · 1 roll (250 g)
26g
Fat · 1 roll (250 g)
Carbs 33%Protein 22%Fat 45%share of calories

Chicken Shawarma calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 roll (250 g)520 kcal29 g42 g26 g
100 g208 kcal11.6 g16.8 g10.4 g

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Chicken Shawarma nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 roll (250 g)
Calories208 kcal520 kcal
Protein11.6 g29 g
Carbohydrates16.8 g42 g
Fat10.4 g26 g
Fibre1.5 g3.8 g
Sugar2 g5 g
Sodium480 mg1200 mg
Calcium40 mg100 mg
Iron1.4 mg3.5 mg
Potassium200 mg500 mg
Vitamin C2 mg5 mg

Source: Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB). Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Chicken Shawarma healthy?

  • ●Chicken Shawarma is moderately calorie-dense at 208 kcal per 100 g. About 33% of its calories come from carbs, 22% from protein and 45% from fat.
  • ●It can fit a fat-loss diet in a measured portion. Add vegetables or a salad and go easy on the oil or butter.
  • ●With 29 g protein in 1 roll (250 g), it makes a solid contribution to a muscle-building day. Most active adults aim for about 1.6 g protein per kg of body weight.

To burn it off: 1 roll (250 g) (520 kcal) takes about 104 min of brisk walking or 47 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Chicken Shawarma: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Chicken Shawarma?

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One serving of Chicken Shawarma, 1 roll (250 g), has roughly 520 calories, with 29 g protein, 42 g carbohydrates, 26 g fat and 3.8 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Chicken Shawarma?

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100 g of Chicken Shawarma has 208 kcal, with 11.6 g protein, 16.8 g carbs, 10.4 g fat, 1.5 g fibre and 2 g sugar.

How much protein is in Chicken Shawarma?

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Chicken Shawarma has 11.6 g protein per 100 g (29 g in 1 roll (250 g)). Protein provides about 22% of its calories.

Is Chicken Shawarma good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 208 kcal per 100 g it can fit a weight-loss diet if your total daily calories stay in a deficit and the meal includes protein and vegetables.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Chicken Shawarma?

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Burning roughly 520 kcal takes about 104 minutes of brisk walking or 47 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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