Shawarma
Serving: Shawarma in a pita (~300 g)
Shawarma is spit-roasted seasoned meat — usually turkey, lamb or chicken — shaved into a pita or laffa. It is protein-rich but the fat from the meat and tahini makes it one of the heavier street-food choices.
Nutrition per serving
Good to know
- In a laffa with extra meat and chips, a single serving can pass 1,000 calories.
- Choosing pita over laffa and going lighter on the tahini meaningfully cuts the total.
- Chicken shawarma is typically leaner than lamb.
Logging tip
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Common questions
How many calories are in a shawarma? +
A shawarma in a pita runs about 650 calories on average — roughly 48 g carbs, 35 g protein and 33 g fat. Laffa versions with chips are higher.
Is shawarma good for a high-protein diet? +
Yes — the meat delivers a strong protein hit. To keep it lean, favor pita over laffa, add plenty of salad, and ask for less tahini.
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