VoltraTabbouleh and fattoush calories: per cup and per 100 g
A cup (200 g) of tabbouleh has about 106 kcal and a cup of fattoush about 104, at 53 and 52 kcal per 100 g, in lab analyses by the Lebanese University [1].
The olive oil decides most of it: these samples had about 2 g of fat per 100 g, and each extra tablespoon of oil adds about 120 kcal (calculated).
Per 100 g
| Salad | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabbouleh [1] | 53 | 1.9 g | 2.3 g | 6.1 g |
| Fattoush [1] | 52 | 1.5 g | 1.9 g | 7.2 g |
| Baba ghanouj (eggplant salad, no tahini) [1] | 39 | 1.1 g | 1.8 g | 4.5 g |
| Green beans in oil (loubieh) [1] | 62 | 2.1 g | 2.8 g | 7.2 g |
| Bulgur with tomato [1] | 146 | 3.0 g | 5.6 g | 20.8 g |
| Dandelion greens in oil (hindbeh) [1] | 235 | 2.5 g | 22.4 g | 5.9 g |
Per 100 g of the edible portion, from lab analyses of samples bought in Lebanon. [1]
Per serving
The serving sizes are the ones the researchers used for their exchange list, with a household measure:
| Food | Serving | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Tabbouleh | 200 g (1 cup) | 106 |
| Fattoush | 200 g (1 cup) | 104 |
| Baba ghanouj (eggplant salad, no tahini) | 100 g (6 tablespoons) | 39 |
| Green beans in oil (loubieh) | 100 g (½ cup) | 62 |
| Bulgur with tomato | 100 g (½ cup) | 146 |
| Dandelion greens in oil (hindbeh) | 50 g (¼ cup) | 117.5 |
As published in the exchange list [1].
What changes the number
- The dressing. Most of a salad's calories are its olive oil; a tablespoon adds about 120 kcal (calculated). Hindbeh, cooked in oil, has 22.4 g of fat per 100 g.
- Fried bread. Fattoush with fried rather than toasted bread has more calories than this sample.
- Bulgur. Tabbouleh with more bulgur and less parsley has more calories.
How to log it in Voltra
- On the Eat tab, tap Scan a meal and photograph it, or tap Describe and type it, for example "tabbouleh, one cup, with a tablespoon of olive oil".
- Add a note about anything on top or cooked in, such as oil, ghee or sauce.
- Check the grams, then tap Log. If you weighed it, use that weight.
Frequently asked
How many calories are in tabbouleh?
About 53 kcal per 100 g, or about 106 kcal in a 200 g cup, in the Lebanese University's lab analysis.
How many calories are in fattoush?
About 52 kcal per 100 g, or about 104 kcal in a 200 g cup.
Is tabbouleh good for weight loss?
It has few calories per cup and 3.2 g of fibre per 100 g. Extra olive oil is what raises it.
How many calories are in baba ghanouj?
The Lebanese eggplant salad without tahini has 39 kcal per 100 g. The tahini version is closer to moutabal, about 140.
Sources
- Hoteit M, Zoghbi E; Lebanese University (2021). Lebanon Food Composition Data: Traditional Dishes, Arabic Sweets and Market Foods. With WHO's Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. Table 13 (per 100 g), Table 14 (fibre) and Table 15 (servings): tabbouleh, fattoush, baba ghanouj, loubieh bi zeit, burghul bi banadoura and hindbeh bi zeit.
Sources checked on 12 October 2026.
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