Shakshuka calories
There's no single “correct” number for shakshuka: every family cooks it a little differently. Built from USDA ingredients, a standard version gives 89 kcal per 100 g, about 320 kcal for a 360 g serving.
A serving covers about 16% of the 2,000 kcal reference day used on US nutrition labels.
A real serving: 266 to 375 kcal
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (360 g) |
|---|---|---|
| kcal | 89 | 320 |
| Protein, g | 4.5 | 16.2 |
| Fat, g | 6.2 | 22.3 |
| Carbs, g | 4.2 | 15.1 |
| Fiber, g | 0.6 | 2.2 |
Calories by portion
| Portions | Most likely | Range, kcal | Steps to burn |
|---|---|---|---|
| ½ · 180 g | 160 kcal | 133-187 | 5,000 |
| 1 · 360 g | 320 kcal | 266-375 | 10,000 |
| 1½ · 540 g | 481 kcal | 399-562 | 15,000 |
| 2 · 720 g | 641 kcal | 532-750 | 20,000 |
The same portion buttons as in the Kalorea app: ½, 1, 1½ and 2 servings.
How long to burn one serving
About 10,000 steps, or 78 minutes of brisk walking for an average adult.
How we count: an adult of 75 kg and 175 cm walking at 5.6 km/h burns (4.3 − 1) × 75 = 247.5 kcal an hour above resting. Steps are distance divided by a stride of 0.415 × height. That's about 31 steps per kcal. The Kalorea app uses your own height and weight.
Shoot it from above so the whole plate is in frame. If it's oilier than usual, add “lots of oil” to the description, and Kalorea will lean to the top of the range.
Compared with similar foods
| Food | kcal / 100 g | Serving | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiled potatoes | 86 | 172 kcal / 200 g | 1.7 g |
| Shakshuka | 89 | 320 kcal / 360 g | 4.5 g |
| Beef stew | 99 | 297 kcal / 300 g | 4.4 g |
| Stuffed peppers | 103 | 278 kcal / 270 g | 5.2 g |
| Lagman | 107 | 482 kcal / 450 g | 7.1 g |
| Ramen | 111 | 610 kcal / 550 g | 6.0 g |
| Dal | 112 | 291 kcal / 260 g | 6.2 g |
| Mashed potatoes | 113 | 226 kcal / 200 g | 1.9 g |
| Cabbage rolls | 119 | 309 kcal / 260 g | 6.3 g |
Lightest in this group per 100 g: Boiled potatoes.
Where the numbers come from
This is a home-style dish, so there's no single lab value. We built it from USDA ingredients using this recipe, then divided by its total weight:
The ±17% range reflects how much real recipes and portions differ: more oil, fattier meat or a bigger scoop all move it.
Questions
How many calories in shakshuka?
Shakshuka has about 89 kcal per 100 g. A typical 360 g serving is about 320 kcal, and realistically anywhere from 266 to 375 kcal depending on the recipe and portion.
How much protein is in shakshuka?
4.5 g of protein per 100 g, or about 16.2 g in a 360 g serving.
Your plate isn't a lab sample
Snap your own shakshuka and Kalorea estimates what's actually on your plate, with a range and macros.