Calories in Shawarma
100 g of Shawarma (also called shawarma wrap) has about 220 calories. At the reference weight of 350 g, that is about 770 calories. Enter the amount you actually eat to calculate your portion.
Calories per 100 g
220 kcal
calories per 100 g
- Protein
- 12 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Carbs
- 20 g
These are reference values. Ingredients and preparation can change the result.
Macros in ShawarmaCalculate calories for your portion
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In your portion
770 kcal
- Protein
- 42 g
- Fat
- 35 g
- Carbs
- 70 g
About Shawarma
Shawarma is thinly cut, seasoned and marinated meat, traditionally lamb or mutton and now often chicken, beef or turkey. It is stacked on a slowly turning vertical spit, and the outer layer is shaved off as it cooks. As a wrap, it is rolled in pita, lavash or another flatbread. Fillings vary by region, for example tomato, cucumber, onion and pickles, with garlic sauce (toum) or a tahini-based sauce.
Also known as shaurma or shoarma.
Typical pieces and portions
Weights come from the sources below. Calories and macros are scaled from the per-100 g values on this page. Select a weight to load it into the calculator.
| Amount | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2] | 205 g | 451 kcal | 24.6 g | 20.5 g | 41 g |
| [1] | 385 g | 847 kcal | 46.2 g | 38.5 g | 77 g |
What changes the numbers
- Sauce type and amount. Garlic sauce is mostly fat: one US chain lists 154 kcal per 1 oz, 151 of them from fat, against 71 kcal for tahini sauce and 22 kcal for s'khug hot sauce. An extra portion of garlic sauce adds far more than a hot sauce.[3]
- Wrap size. There is no standard size. Four vendor shawarmas bought in Almaty weighed 353–429 g and held 693–914 kcal each, and 20 doner kebab sandwiches and piadinas (a vertical-spit relative) sampled in Italy ranged from 274 g to 618 g.[1]
- Choice of meat. At one US chain, 4 oz of chicken shawarma is listed at 200 kcal and 10 g fat, versus 280 kcal and 18 g fat for 4 oz of steak.[3]
- Bread and add-ins. The bread is a large share: the same chain lists one 3.7 oz pita at 260 kcal, more than its 4 oz of chicken (200 kcal). Fries, a common add-in for chicken shawarma, add more: the chain lists 4 oz of fries at 360 kcal.[3]
How to log it
Log shawarma by weight, not as “one wrap”: weigh it whole or use the weight on the pack. A vendor wrap can be nearly twice the size of a supermarket one. Log extra garlic sauce or fries as separate entries.
Sources for this note
- Int J Public Health 2022: Street food in Almaty, Kazakhstan (shawarma, n=4) (opens in a new tab)
- Open Food Facts: Aldi Chicken Shawarma Wrap label (UK) (opens in a new tab)
- Naf Naf Grill: Nutrition information (2024) (opens in a new tab)
- Ital J Food Saf 2015: Doner kebab nutrition in Veneto, Italy (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia: Shawarma (opens in a new tab)
How to calculate calories in Shawarma
Multiply the calories per 100 g by your portion weight, then divide by 100. For the reference 350 g portion, the calculation is:
220 × 350 ÷ 100 ≈ 770 kcal
Reference portion: wrap (350 g). This is an example amount, not a recommended portion. Weigh your food when possible: a cup, slice or piece can vary in size.
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Calories by portion size
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 110 kcal | 6 g | 5 g | 10 g |
| 100 g | 220 kcal | 12 g | 10 g | 20 g |
| 200 g | 440 kcal | 24 g | 20 g | 40 g |
| 350 g | 770 kcal | 42 g | 35 g | 70 g |
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How FoodWarz works →FAQ
How many calories are in a 350 g portion of Shawarma?
Using this reference entry, 350 g has about 770 calories. The calculator scales the per-100 g value; it does not identify your recipe or brand.
Can I use the same number for any cup, slice or piece?
No. Household measures and individual pieces can have different weights. Use the gram weight of the edible portion, or the serving weight printed on your package.
How many calories are in 1 packaged supermarket chicken wrap?
1 packaged supermarket chicken wrap weighs about 205 g, which is about 451 calories at 220 kcal per 100 g.
How many calories are in 1 street-vendor shawarma?
1 street-vendor shawarma weighs about 385 g, which is about 847 calories at 220 kcal per 100 g.
Is shawarma good for calorie tracking?
Yes, as long as you track portion size. The biggest source of error is usually weight, sauces, oil and mixed ingredients.
How Shawarma compares
Of the 6 other foods in this table, 1 has fewer calories per 100 g than Shawarma and 5 have more.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawarma (this page) | 220 kcal | 12 g | 10 g | 20 g |
| Chicken shawarmaFewest calories | 215 kcal | 14 g | 9 g | 18 g |
| Beef shawarma | 235 kcal | 13 g | 13 g | 17 g |
| Pizza | 266 kcal | 11 g | 10 g | 33 g |
| Pepperoni pizzaMost calories | 298 kcal | 13 g | 13 g | 34 g |
| Margherita pizza | 254 kcal | 11 g | 9 g | 33 g |
| Burger | 254 kcal | 13 g | 12 g | 24 g |
Data sources
Reference values are compiled from USDA FoodData Central, Open Food Facts and curated food databases. Your actual portion may differ by recipe, brand and cooking method.
Nutrition data methodologyNutrition values are estimates for calorie tracking and may vary by recipe, brand, cooking method and portion size. Not medical advice.
Last updated: October 3, 2026