Shawarma: calories, recipe and nutrition facts
One serving of shawarma (1 shawarma, 222 g) has 353 kcal. Per 100 g: 159 kcal.
Shawarma is in the family World dishes. Per 100 g it provides 13.1 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates (0.92 g fiber) and 4 g fat: about 44% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What shawarma provides most
- High in selenium: 18.7 µg per 100 g, 34 % of the Daily Value.
- High in protein: 13.1 g per 100 g, 26 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B3 (niacin): 3.9 mg per 100 g, 24 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B1 (thiamin): 0.21 mg per 100 g, 18 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 0.2 mg per 100 g, 15 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B6: 0.23 mg per 100 g, 14 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 193 mg.
Shawarma per serving
The serving is 1 shawarma, 222 g (the reference recipe below).
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 shawarma |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 159 kcal | 353 kcal |
| Protein | 13.1 g | 29.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g | 37.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.92 g | 2 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 4 g | 8.8 g |
| Sodium | 193 mg | 429 mg |
The reference recipe, ingredient by ingredient
| Ingredient | g | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pita bread | 60 | 165 |
| Roasted chicken thigh | 90 | 161 |
| Plain yogurt | 20 | 12 |
| Garlic | 2 | 3 |
| Tomato | 25 | 4 |
| Onion | 15 | 6 |
| Lettuce | 10 | 1 |
| Total | 222 | 353 |
We add up each ingredient, already cooked, with USDA SR28 data. The grams come from a typical home recipe: yours may use more or less of each, which changes the total.
Shawarma nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 159 kcal | — |
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26 % |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5 % |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 6 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.86 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 55.1 mg | 18 % |
| Carbohydrates | 17 g | 6 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0.92 g | 3 % |
| Total sugars | 1.5 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 11.5 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin C | 2.5 mg | 3 % |
| Vitamin D | 0.09 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.23 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamin K | 3.7 µg | 3 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.21 mg | 18 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.2 mg | 15 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 3.9 mg | 24 % |
| B6 | 0.23 mg | 14 % |
| B9 · Folate | 51.6 µg | 13 % |
| B12 | 0.2 µg | 9 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 42.9 mg | 3 % |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7 % |
| Magnesium | 20.3 mg | 5 % |
| Phosphorus | 135 mg | 11 % |
| Potassium | 202 mg | 4 % |
| Sodium | 193 mg | 8 % |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg | 10 % |
| Selenium | 18.7 µg | 34 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.04 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dishes
Of 76 dishes on Micela, shawarma ranks 39th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 462 | 8 g |
| 2 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 412 | 4.9 g |
| 3 | 🍬 Turron | 398 | 3.3 g |
| 4 | 🧆 Falafel | 372 | 13.9 g |
| 5 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 368 | 15.9 g |
| 6 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 367 | 9.4 g |
| 7 | 🧀 Nachos | 343 | 4.3 g |
| 8 | 🥟 Empanada | 335 | 11.3 g |
| 9 | 🍰 Fruitcake | 324 | 2.9 g |
| 10 | 🍟 French fries | 312 | 3.4 g |
| 11 | 🍌 Tostones | 309 | 1.5 g |
| 12 | 🫕 Fondue | 301 | 17.2 g |
| 13 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 273 | 26.8 g |
| 14 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 273 | 11.2 g |
| 15 | 🫓 Pupusa | 256 | 11.7 g |
| 16 | 🍕 Pizza | 254 | 10.7 g |
| 17 | 🥩 Breaded steak (milanesa) | 247 | 24.4 g |
| 18 | 🥖 Molletes | 241 | 9.8 g |
| 19 | 🥟 Dumpling | 238 | 13.9 g |
| 20 | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 236 | 1.4 g |
| 21 | 🥪 Sandwich | 236 | 10.6 g |
| 22 | 🌭 Hot dog | 235 | 8.1 g |
| 23 | 🍤 Tempura | 232 | 20.7 g |
| 24 | 🫓 Arepa | 219 | 5.5 g |
| 25 | 🍔 Hamburger | 209 | 14.6 g |
| 26 | 🥧 Pumpkin pie | 204 | 4.5 g |
| 27 | 🫔 Chilaquiles | 198 | 4 g |
| 28 | 🍳 Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g |
| 29 | 🥖 Stuffing | 195 | 2.7 g |
| 30 | 🌯 Burrito | 193 | 10 g |
| 31 | 🫔 Tamale | 190 | 9.5 g |
| 32 | 🦃 Roast turkey | 189 | 28.6 g |
| 33 | 🍚 Mexican rice | 185 | 3.3 g |
| 34 | 🍚 Rice with pigeon peas | 182 | 3.5 g |
| 35 | 🌮 Taco | 180 | 11.3 g |
| 36 | 🍚 Chicken and rice | 174 | 12 g |
| 37 | 🍚 Fried rice | 174 | 4 g |
| 38 | 🍠 Candied sweet potatoes | 164 | 0.89 g |
| 39 | 🥙 Shawarma | 159 | 13.1 g |
| 40 | 🫙 Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g |
| 41 | 🍣 Sushi | 157 | 8.1 g |
| 42 | 🫘 Refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g |
| 43 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 153 | 8 g |
| 44 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 152 | 4.8 g |
| 45 | 🍚 Rice and black beans | 151 | 4.6 g |
| 46 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g |
| 47 | 🍎 Christmas apple salad | 149 | 2 g |
| 48 | 🥘 Paella | 147 | 10.4 g |
| 49 | 🍛 Curry | 146 | 9.1 g |
| 50 | 🍮 Rice pudding | 146 | 3.2 g |
| 51 | 🥔 Potato salad | 143 | 2.7 g |
| 52 | 🍙 Rice ball | 137 | 5.2 g |
| 53 | 🍝 Lasagna | 135 | 7.3 g |
| 54 | 🍱 Bento | 128 | 8.8 g |
| 55 | 🥑 Guacamole | 121 | 1.7 g |
| 56 | 🥣 Oatmeal with milk | 114 | 4.8 g |
| 57 | 🥔 Mashed potatoes | 114 | 1.9 g |
| 58 | 🥡 Chop suey | 114 | 9.8 g |
| 59 | 🥣 Black bean soup | 103 | 5.1 g |
| 60 | 🐟 Basque-style salt cod | 103 | 8.5 g |
| 61 | 🍥 Fish cake | 99 | 15.2 g |
| 62 | 🍲 Stew | 98 | 7.8 g |
| 63 | 🎃 Candied pumpkin | 97 | 0.61 g |
| 64 | ☕ Champurrado | 94 | 1.9 g |
| 65 | 🍫 Mexican hot chocolate | 89 | 3.2 g |
| 66 | 🥛 Eggnog | 88 | 4.5 g |
| 67 | 🍲 Pozole | 82 | 6.3 g |
| 68 | 🥛 Atole | 79 | 2.3 g |
| 69 | 🍲 Tripe soup | 74 | 8.6 g |
| 70 | 🐟 Ceviche | 74 | 9.4 g |
| 71 | 🥤 Banana smoothie | 70 | 2.5 g |
| 72 | 🍢 Oden | 68 | 6.4 g |
| 73 | 🍜 Ramen | 65 | 4.4 g |
| 74 | 🥗 Salad | 59 | 0.92 g |
| 75 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 51 | 0.38 g |
| 76 | 🥣 Turkey gravy | 51 | 2.6 g |
Where it comes from
Turkish döner and Levantine shawarma.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a shawarma?
A reference serving (1 shawarma, 222 g) has 353 kcal: 159 kcal per 100 g. It depends on how much of each ingredient it has.
What is in a shawarma?
In the reference recipe: pita bread (60 g), roasted chicken thigh (90 g), plain yogurt (20 g), garlic (2 g), tomato (25 g), onion (15 g), lettuce (10 g).
How much protein does shawarma have?
13.1 g per 100 g; 29.1 g in 1 shawarma.
How many carbs does shawarma have?
17 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0.92 g is fiber and 1.5 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does shawarma have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: selenium, 34 %; protein, 26 %; vitamin B3 (niacin), 24 %; vitamin B1 (thiamin), 18 %.
Where does shawarma come from?
Turkish döner and Levantine shawarma. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
Receta de referencia Micela · ingredientes USDA SR28 · records: Bread, pita, white, enriched (NDB 18041) · Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, roasted (NDB 5098) · Yogurt, plain, whole milk, 8 grams protein per 8 ounce (NDB 1116) · Garlic, raw (NDB 11215) · Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average (NDB 11529) · Onions, raw (NDB 11282) · Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw (NDB 11252)
One serving (1 shawarma) is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers