Majboos Calories Calculator (Omani Style)
Majboos is Oman's version of the beloved Gulf spiced rice dish — cooked with lamb, chicken, or fish in a fragrant broth of loomi (dried lime), rose water, and Omani spice blends. Calculate your calories and macros.
Majboos Oman Calculator
To burn about 225 kcal you may need roughly:
📊 Data source note: Nutrition values are estimates based on standard food composition databases and common recipe data. Actual values vary by cooking method, oil quantity, ingredient brand, and serving size. See our Data Sources and Methodology pages.
How to use this calculator
Type in your Majboos Omani Style portion in grams to get calories, protein, carbs and fat for that exact serving. Typical servings help calibrate: a lamb majboos plate (~400g) comes to about ~720–870 kcal, while a chicken majboos plate ~400g is closer to ~650–800 kcal. If you shared a plate or took a smaller helping, scale the grams down accordingly instead of using the default figure.
Majboos Calories Guide
Majboos (also spelled machboos or machbous) is one of the most important rice dishes across the Arabian Gulf. In Oman, majboos has a distinct character compared to the Qatari or Bahraini versions — Omani cooks typically use more loomi (black dried lime), rose water, and a spice blend that may include bezar (a local spice mix of cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and dried ginger). Omani majboos is often prepared with whole pieces of bone-in lamb or chicken, slow-simmered until tender, then cooked with the spiced rice in the same broth — locking in maximum flavour and nutrition.
| Portion / Type | Estimated Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb Majboos plate ~400g | ~720–870 kcal | ~38–46g |
| Chicken Majboos plate ~400g | ~650–800 kcal | ~40–50g |
| Fish Majboos plate ~400g | ~580–720 kcal | ~42–52g |
| Rice only 100g cooked | ~135 kcal | ~3g |
Weight Loss Best Practices
Majboos is a nutritionally complete meal — rice provides carbohydrates, meat provides protein, and spices add micronutrient value with minimal calories. For weight loss, the key strategies are: reduce the rice portion (serve 150g cooked instead of 250g+), choose chicken or fish over lamb, and avoid extra ghee or butter added at serving. A controlled chicken majboos plate at around 350g delivers 500–600 calories with 35–45g protein — a balanced and satisfying weight-loss meal.
Muscle Gain and Active Lifestyle
Majboos provides an ideal combination of rice carbohydrates and animal protein for muscle building. The bone-in cooking method produces a nutrient-rich broth that the rice absorbs, adding minerals and collagen. For gym-focused eating, increase the meat portion to 200–250g, keep rice at 150g cooked, and avoid adding extra fat at the table.
Omani Majboos vs Qatari Machboos
Both dishes share the same DNA but have regional differences. Omani majboos uses more rose water, dried lime (loomi), and the bezar spice blend. The Omani version is often served with dried apricot or raisin garnish and accompanied by dakoos (a fresh tomato and chilli sauce). Qatari machboos tends to use more saffron and dried fruits. Both are delicious; both are calorie-dense rice dishes where portion size is the key variable for calorie management.
Burn This Food
| Activity | Duration to burn ~750 kcal |
|---|---|
| Brisk walking | ~182 min |
| Jogging | ~88 min |
| Swimming | ~96 min |
| Cycling | ~107 min |
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FAQs
How many calories are in Omani majboos?
A standard lamb majboos plate (~400g) contains approximately 720–870 calories. Chicken majboos is lower at 650–800 calories. Fish majboos is the lightest at 580–720 calories for the same plate size.
What is the difference between Omani majboos and Qatari machboos?
Omani majboos uses more rose water, dried lime (loomi), and the local bezar spice blend. Qatari machboos uses more saffron. Both are spiced rice dishes cooked with meat, but each has a distinct flavour profile based on regional spice traditions.
Is majboos good for weight loss?
Majboos can be included in a weight-loss diet with portion control. Choose chicken or fish over lamb, reduce the rice portion to 150g cooked, and avoid extra ghee. A controlled chicken majboos plate can deliver 500–600 calories with excellent protein content.
What spices are in Omani majboos?
Omani majboos uses loomi (dried black lime), cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cumin, coriander, turmeric, rose water, and bezar — a regional spice blend. These give it a distinctive floral and slightly tart flavour different from other Gulf rice dishes.
Can I eat majboos while building muscle?
Yes. Majboos provides rice carbohydrates and high-quality animal protein in a single dish. Increase the meat portion to 200–250g, keep rice at 150g cooked, and add a salad side for micronutrients.
📊 Data source note: Nutrition values are estimates based on standard food composition databases and common Omani recipe data. Actual values vary by recipe and portion. See our Data Sources and Methodology pages.