Mixed Grill Saudi Calories 🥩
Calculate Saudi mixed grill calories. Platter of grilled chicken, lamb, kebab and kofta — full nutrition breakdown and portion guide.
Mixed Grill Saudi Calculator
To burn about 280 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.
What Is Mixed Grill Saudi?
Mixed grill (مشاوي مشكلة) is a classic Saudi restaurant ordering choice — a platter of various grilled meats including chicken pieces, lamb chops, shish tawook (chicken skewers), kofta, and sometimes kafta or seekh kebab. The combination is served with Arabic bread, garlic sauce, and a fresh salad. Saudi mixed grill platters vary significantly in composition and portion size, but a standard single serving (350g of mixed meat) contains approximately 980 kcal from the meat alone. It is a high-protein meal and one of the priority foods for muscle gain in the Saudi diet.
Calories at a Glance
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Individual serving (350g meat) | 350g | 980 kcal |
| With bread and salad (full meal) | 500g | 980 kcal + bread & salad |
| Sharing platter per person | 250g | 700 kcal |
| Grilled chicken portion only | 150g | 240–270 kcal |
| Per 100g (mixed meats) | 100g | ~280 kcal |
How to Use This Calculator
Enter the weight of the Mixed Grill Saudi serving you actually ate, in grams. As a reference, a individual serving (350g meat) (350g) comes to about 980 kcal, and the bread and salad served alongside add to that figure rather than being included in it. Restaurant servings usually run heavier on oil and portion than home cooking, so if you ate out, round your estimate up rather than down for a more realistic figure.
Mixed Grill Saudi — Calorie and Nutrition Breakdown (per 100g)
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Daily % (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | 14% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Fat | 16g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
Calories by Preparation Method
Mixed grill calorie count depends heavily on the ratio of leaner meats (chicken, shish tawook) to fattier meats (lamb chops, kofta). A platter with more chicken and shish tawook runs lower in calories than one dominated by lamb chops and kofta. Adding garlic sauce adds 80–100 kcal per tablespoon. Home-grilled mixed grill uses less oil than restaurant versions.
Mixed Grill Saudi for Weight Loss
Mixed grill is one of the better weight-loss options at Saudi restaurants because of its high protein content and relatively lower carbohydrate profile (without rice or fries). Focus on the chicken and shish tawook pieces over lamb chops and kofta, skip fries, and use minimal garlic sauce. A 250g serving of the leaner meats with a large salad runs 400–500 kcal — a satisfying, high-protein weight-loss meal.
Mixed Grill Saudi for Muscle Gain
Mixed grill is a muscle-gain priority food in the Saudi diet. A 350g serving delivers 105g of protein across the variety of grilled meats, providing all essential amino acids from multiple protein sources. Eat mixed grill with rice for post-workout carbohydrate replenishment. The variety of meats also provides a wide range of micronutrients — iron and zinc from lamb, B vitamins and phosphorus from chicken.
Smart Comparison
Mixed grill is one of the highest-protein Saudi restaurant meals. Compared to a kabsa plate, mixed grill provides more protein and fewer carbohydrates per serving. Compared to broast, mixed grill is similar in calorie density but uses grilling rather than frying, resulting in less added fat. The best protein-to-calorie Saudi restaurant option, rivalled only by grilled chicken.
Portion Control Advice
An individual serving (350g of mixed meats) is the standard single portion. Restaurant sharing platters (600–800g) are designed for 2–3 people — take your share into a separate plate. Prioritise the leaner meat pieces and limit the lamb kofta portion if managing fat intake.
Practical Eating Tips
Pair mixed grill with a large fattoush or tabouleh salad for fibre and micronutrients. Use toum sparingly or substitute with low-fat yoghurt dip. Eat Arabic bread in one small piece rather than the full basket. Avoid the fries side dish that many Saudi restaurants include — replace with extra salad.
Common Mistakes
Eating the full shared platter alone (600–800g of meat) is the most common calorie and protein overload. Adding generous toum to every piece adds 300–400 kcal cumulatively. Including fries alongside creates an unnecessarily high-calorie meal when the mixed grill itself already provides a complete, balanced plate.
Burn This Food — Activity Equivalents
A standard serving (~660 kcal) requires approximately:
| Activity | Approx. Duration |
|---|---|
| Brisk Walking | ~120 min |
| Jogging | ~73 min |
| Swimming | ~82 min |
| Cycling | ~94 min |
Burn times vary by body weight, fitness level and exercise intensity.
Health Considerations
Mixed grill using charcoal has the same considerations as all charcoal-grilled meats — avoiding excessive charring reduces HCA formation. The variety of grilled meats provides diverse micronutrients: iron and zinc from lamb, B vitamins from chicken, creatine from red meat. This is one of the most micronutrient-diverse single Saudi meals. People managing blood pressure should request minimal salt on the marinade. Not appropriate for vegetarians or vegans.
Healthy Alternative Tips
Lower Calorie Option: Build the platter around chicken skewers and shish tawook, easy on lamb kofta and skip the buttered rice — grill smoke adds flavour, not calories.
Higher Protein Option: Grilled Chicken Saudi or Chicken Kebab Saudi for a leaner, protein-rich alternative.
Smarter Swap: Use the Food Compare tool to compare Mixed Grill Saudi side-by-side with other Saudi foods.
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FAQs
How many calories in mixed grill Saudi?
An individual serving (350g of mixed meats) contains approximately 980 calories, excluding bread and sides.
Is mixed grill good for muscle building?
Yes — mixed grill is a muscle-gain priority Saudi food. A 350g serving delivers 105g of protein from multiple meat sources.
Which mixed grill meats are lowest in calories?
Shish tawook (chicken skewers) and grilled chicken pieces are the lowest-calorie items. Lamb chops and kofta are higher in fat and calories.
Is mixed grill good for weight loss?
Yes, when focusing on the leaner meats (chicken, shish tawook) and eating without fries and excessive sauce. A 250g lean meat serving with salad runs 400–500 kcal.
What meats are in a Saudi mixed grill?
Typically: chicken pieces, shish tawook, lamb chops, kofta and sometimes kafta or seekh kebab, served with Arabic bread, garlic sauce and salad.
📊 Data source note: Nutrition values are estimates based on standard food composition databases and Saudi recipe data. Actual values vary by cooking method, oil quantity, ingredients and serving size. See our Data Sources and Methodology pages.