VoltraKibbeh calories, with lahm bi ajeen, shish barak and sayadieh
Kibbeh bil sanieh, baked in a tray, has 266 kcal and 11.3 g of protein per 100 g, and half a square (76 g) about 202 kcal, in lab analyses by the Lebanese University [1]. Lahm bi ajeen has 244 kcal per 100 g, about 98 for two medium pieces.
Shish barak in yoghurt has 154 kcal per 100 g, and kafta baked with potatoes only 94 [1].
Per 100 g
| Dish | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kibbeh bil sanieh (baked tray kibbeh) [1] | 266 | 11.3 g | 15.8 g | 19.7 g |
| Lahm bi ajeen (meat flatbread) [1] | 244 | 11.2 g | 5.6 g | 37.1 g |
| Shish barak (in yoghurt) [1] | 154 | 4.8 g | 6.7 g | 18.7 g |
| Sayadieh (fish and rice) [1] | 171 | 6.5 g | 6.3 g | 22.1 g |
| Eggplant moussaka [1] | 165 | 3.2 g | 10.3 g | 14.8 g |
| Stuffed potatoes [1] | 143 | 5.0 g | 5.7 g | 18.0 g |
| Kafta with potatoes (baked) [1] | 94 | 8.8 g | 3.4 g | 7.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kibbeh bil sanieh (baked tray kibbeh) | 76 g (half a square) | 202.1 |
| Lahm bi ajeen (meat flatbread) | 40 g (2 medium pieces) | 97.6 |
| Shish barak (in yoghurt) | 100 g (½ cup) | 154 |
| Sayadieh (fish and rice) | 100 g (½ cup) | 171 |
| Eggplant moussaka | 100 g (½ cup) | 165 |
| Stuffed potatoes | 100 g (1 large or 3 small) | 143 |
| Kafta with potatoes (baked) | 200 g (1 cup) | 188 |
As published in the exchange list [1].
What changes the number
- Frying. Fried kibbeh balls take up oil; the tray kibbeh here is baked.
- The meat's fat. Fattier mince raises the number.
- Piece size. Shops cut pieces differently; weigh one if you can.
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 "kibbeh bil sanieh, one square, about 150 g".
- 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 kibbeh?
Baked tray kibbeh has 266 kcal per 100 g in the Lebanese University's lab analysis, about 202 kcal in half a square (76 g). Fried kibbeh balls weren't analysed.
How many calories are in lahm bi ajeen?
About 244 kcal per 100 g, or about 98 kcal for two medium pieces (40 g).
How many calories are in shish barak?
About 154 kcal per 100 g, including the yoghurt sauce.
How much protein is in kibbeh?
11.3 g per 100 g, so about 8.5 g in half a square.
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) and Table 15 (servings): kibbeh bil sanieh, lahm bi ajeen, shish barak, sayadieh, moussaka, stuffed potatoes and kafta with potatoes.
Sources checked on 12 October 2026.
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