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Shakshuka at a glance

Glycemic index (est.)
25
low
Glycemic load / serving
2
low
Nutri-Score
B
A best, E worst
NOVA group
3
processed

Middle Eastern cuisine · Non-Vegetarian · Contains Egg. Serving: 1 cup (approximately 240 g).

Shakshuka nutrition per serving

NutrientPer serving
Calories200 kcal
Protein10 g
Carbohydrate14 g
Fiber4 g
Sugars6 g
Added sugars0 g
Fat14 g
Saturated fat3 g
Sodium600 mg

Typical ingredients: eggs, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, parsley

Similar Middle Eastern dishes with a lower glycemic load

DishGL / servingkcal / serving
Baba Ganoush1150
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Common questions about shakshuka

How many calories are in shakshuka?

NutriOptio estimates 200 calories in one serving (1 cup (approximately 240 g)) of a typical shakshuka recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.

Is shakshuka good for blood sugar?

A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 2, which is low (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.

What is the Nutri-Score of shakshuka?

NutriOptio grades a typical shakshuka B on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.

Log your own shakshuka

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.

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How these numbers are made

These are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical shakshuka 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.