Laffa
Serving: 1 laffa (~100 g)
Laffa is a large, soft Iraqi flatbread used to wrap shawarma, kebab and falafel. It is bigger and heavier than a pita, so the bread alone carries more calories.
Nutrition per serving
Good to know
- A laffa wrap holds more filling than a pita, which raises the whole meal.
- It is mostly carbohydrate with very little fat on its own.
- Choosing a pita over a laffa is an easy way to cut a sandwich down.
Logging tip
Wrap size drives the count — photograph your laffa so Nishnush scales the bread and filling.
Common questions
How many calories are in a laffa? +
One laffa (~100 g) is about 280 calories — roughly 55 g carbs, 9 g protein and 3 g fat. Larger ones are higher.
Is laffa more fattening than pita? +
Per piece, usually yes — a laffa is bigger and holds more filling. The bread itself is low in fat; the size and the filling are what add up.
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