Musakhan has an estimated glycemic index of 52 (range 47 to 58), which is low, and a glycemic load of 24 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 plate (approximately 300 g)) at 600 calories, with 35 g protein, 50 g carbohydrate and 30 g fat.
Middle Eastern cuisine · Contains Gluten · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 plate (approximately 300 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 600 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbohydrate | 50 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Typical ingredients: chicken, sumac, onions, olive oil, flatbread, pine nuts, salt, pepper
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Falafel Plate | 23 | 600 |
| Qatayef | 22 | 250 |
| Lahmacun | 21 | 350 |
| Lamb Shawarma | 19 | 600 |
| Shawarma Wrap | 19 | 450 |
NutriOptio estimates 600 calories in one serving (1 plate (approximately 300 g)) of a typical musakhan recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 24, which is high (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical musakhan B on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical musakhan in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.
