Thareed Calories Calculator (Omani Style)
Thareed is an ancient Gulf stew of slow-cooked lamb and vegetables poured over broken flatbread — said to be the Prophet Muhammad's favourite dish. In Oman, it carries deep Ramadan and Eid significance. Calculate your calories and macros.
Thareed Oman Calculator
To burn about 200 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
Enter the weight of the Thareed Omani Style serving you actually ate, in grams. As a reference, a thareed 200g serving comes to about ~260–330 kcal, while a standard serving 350g is closer to ~450–580 kcal. 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.
Thareed Oman Calories Guide
Thareed (ثريد) is one of the oldest dishes in Arab culinary history — a layered dish of broken or torn flatbread (ragag or khubz) soaked in a rich lamb and vegetable stew. In Oman, thareed uses bone-in lamb slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, pumpkin, courgette, and a mix of Omani spices (cinnamon, cardamom, dried lime, and turmeric). The stew is poured over broken bread pieces that absorb the broth, creating a deeply flavourful, filling dish. Omani thareed is especially prominent during Ramadan iftar and at tribal community meals.
| Portion | Estimated Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thareed 200g serving | ~260–330 kcal | Light portion |
| Standard serving 350g | ~450–580 kcal | Typical meal |
| Large family serving 500g | ~640–820 kcal | Generous portion |
| Vegetable thareed only | ~200–280 kcal | Without meat |
Ramadan Significance in Oman
Thareed holds an elevated cultural status in Oman during Ramadan. Many Omani families prepare thareed at least once weekly during the holy month, especially for community iftar gatherings. Its appeal lies in the bread's ability to absorb the nutritious broth — providing sustained carbohydrate energy alongside the lamb protein after a day of fasting. Omanis often add more vegetables than Gulf neighbours, making the Omani version slightly lighter and richer in micronutrients.
Weight Loss Best Practices
Thareed is filling and nutritionally dense. For weight management, control the bread quantity (use one piece of flatbread rather than two), increase the vegetable-to-bread ratio, and choose lean lamb cuts. A 300g portion with extra vegetables and minimal bread provides roughly 350–420 calories with good protein and fibre content.
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FAQs
How many calories are in Omani thareed?
A standard 350g serving contains approximately 450–580 calories. A lighter 200g portion provides 260–330 calories.
What is Omani thareed made of?
Omani thareed is slow-cooked lamb or chicken with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, pumpkin, and courgette, spiced with cinnamon, cardamom, dried lime, and turmeric, then poured over broken flatbread.
How does Omani thareed differ from Qatari or Saudi thareed?
Omani thareed tends to use more vegetables, particularly pumpkin and courgette, and the spice blend incorporates more dried lime (loomi) than other Gulf versions. The bread used is typically khubz rakhal.
Is thareed good for Ramadan?
Yes. Thareed is one of the best Ramadan foods — the bread absorbs nutrient-rich broth, providing sustained complex carbohydrates, while the lamb adds high-quality protein. Together they sustain energy throughout the fasting night.
Can I make thareed without lamb?
Yes. Vegetable thareed uses the same spiced broth with chickpeas and vegetables but no meat. This reduces calories significantly (200–280 kcal per serving) while maintaining fibre and micronutrient content.
📊 Data source note: Nutrition values are estimates based on standard stew and bread composition data. Actual values vary by recipe. See our Data Sources and Methodology pages.