Oman Calorie Calculator
Estimate calories, macros and portions for Omani foods including majboos, harees, shuwa, luqaimat and everyday Omani meals.
Oman calorie calculator for Omani meals
Omani food culture is one of the most distinctive in the Gulf: kahwa and dates offered to every guest, shuwa slow-roasted underground for Eid, mishkak skewers grilled on evening streets from Muttrah to Seeb, and halwa served at every celebration. Each has a very different calorie profile. This hub collects CalorieMetrica's Omani calorie references in one place so you can enjoy the tradition and still keep count.
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Omani dishes at a glance
These estimates come from CalorieMetrica's individual Omani food pages, so the numbers here match each linked page.
| Dish | Typical serving | Estimated calories |
|---|---|---|
| Majboos (lamb) | 1 plate (~400g) | 720–870 kcal |
| Majboos (chicken) | 1 plate (~400g) | 650–800 kcal |
| Shuwa | 1 plate (180–200g) | 470–570 kcal |
| Qabuli | 1 plate (~400g) | 700–860 kcal |
| Harees | 1 bowl (200g) | 340–380 kcal |
| Mishkak (beef) | 1 skewer (~90g) | 165–195 kcal |
| Grilled hammour | 100g | 120–140 kcal |
| Sambusa | 1 piece (~55g) | 135–165 kcal |
| Omani halwa | 50g serving | 200–230 kcal |
| Kahwa | 1 small cup | 8–20 kcal |
| Luqaimat | 10 pieces (~100g) | 330–360 kcal |
The hospitality round, counted
Omani hospitality is lighter than it looks: a cup of kahwa is nearly calorie-free (~8–20 kcal) and two or three dates add 130–200 kcal — a full welcome round is usually under 220 kcal. The dense one is halwa: a single 50g serving is 200–230 kcal of ghee and sugar, so accept the small piece and enjoy it slowly.
Practical tips for Oman
Mishkak is one of the best fitness street foods in the Gulf — a beef skewer is 165–195 kcal and a chicken skewer 145–170 kcal, mostly protein; three chicken skewers with a khubz round come to roughly 700 kcal — a reasonable protein-forward dinner. Grilled hammour (120–140 kcal per 100g) is the leanest protein in the local diet. For shuwa, choose the leaner cuts — a 180–200g plate runs 470–570 kcal before rice.
Oman Calorie Calculator FAQs
How many calories are in Omani halwa?
About 100–115 kcal per small 25g piece and 200–230 kcal per standard 50g serving. It is ghee- and sugar-dense, so the serving size matters more than for almost any other Omani food.
Is kahwa with dates fattening?
Kahwa itself is nearly calorie-free (~8–20 kcal per small cup). The dates carry the calories — roughly 200 kcal per 3-date serving — so a normal hospitality round stays around 150–220 kcal.
Is shuwa good for muscle gain?
Yes — shuwa is slow-roasted meat, so a 180–200g plate provides substantial protein at 470–570 kcal. Pair it with a measured rice portion on training days and choose leaner cuts when cutting.
What should I use next?
Get your daily target from the TDEE Calculator, then plan meals with the Meal Planner or track your day in the Daily Meal Tracker.