Calorie guide · Middle Eastern
Dubai chocolatecalories and macros
One serving of Dubai chocolate has about 260 kcal, with 5 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat. That is roughly 8% of calories from protein, 37% from carbs and 55% from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein5 g8%
- Carbs24 g37%
- Fat16 g55%
Dubai chocolate is the viral chocolate bar with a milk chocolate shell around a filling of pistachio cream and crispy toasted kataifi pastry; a typical 50 g portion holds about 27 g of milk chocolate, 9 g of pistachio paste and 6 g of kataifi. A portion is roughly 260 kcal with 5 g of protein and 24 g of carbohydrates: the chocolate supplies most of the sugar, while the chocolate, pistachio and butter provide the 16 g of fat.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (~50 g) | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 520 kcal | 260 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 10 g | 5 g | 8% |
| Carbs | 48 g | 24 g | 37% |
| Fat | 32 g | 16 g | 55% |
How many calories in 100 g of Dubai chocolate?
A typical serving of Dubai chocolate weighs about 50 g, so 100 g has about 520 kcal, 10 g protein, 48 g carbohydrates and 32 g fat.
Calories for your portion
Calories by amount
| Amount | Weight | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ serving | 25 g | 130 | 2.5 g | 12 g | 8 g |
| 1 serving | 50 g | 260 | 5 g | 24 g | 16 g |
| 1½ servings | 75 g | 390 | 7.5 g | 36 g | 24 g |
| 2 servings | 100 g | 520 | 10 g | 48 g | 32 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 520 | 10 g | 48 g | 32 g |
| 200 g | 200 g | 1040 | 20 g | 96 g | 64 g |
Vitamins and minerals in Dubai chocolate
Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Sugars | 17.5 g | – |
| Saturated fat | 7.8 g | 39% |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 30 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg | 8% |
Allergens in Dubai chocolate
- Gluten
- Milk
- Sesame
- Soy
- Tree nuts
A typical recipe contains the allergens below (EU list of 14). Recipes, sauces and kitchens differ, so always check the label or ask when you eat out.
Which diets does Dubai chocolate fit?
Based on the ingredients of a typical serving. Recipes vary, so check labels if you have an allergy or follow a diet strictly.
How long would you walk to burn a serving of Dubai chocolate?
For a 70 kg adult, the 260 kcal in one serving is about 61 minutes of comfortable walking or 44 minutes of brisk walking. This is only a rough perspective: food is not something you have to earn or burn off, and the numbers change with body size.
| Comfortable walk (about 4 km/h) | 61 min |
| Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h) | 44 min |
Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.
What's in a typical serving
The viral milk chocolate bar filled with pistachio cream and crispy toasted kataifi pastry.
- 27g Milk Chocolate
- 9g Pistachio Paste
- 6g Kataifi Pastry
- 4g White Chocolate
- 2g Butter
- Tahini
How to make it
- Melt 27 g milk chocolate gently, coat the inside of a small bar mould with about two thirds of it and chill for 10 minutes.
- Chop 6 g kataifi pastry and toast it in 2 g butter in a dry pan for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Melt 4 g white chocolate and stir it with 9 g pistachio paste, a little tahini and the toasted kataifi.
- Press the filling into the chocolate shell and seal it with the remaining melted milk chocolate.
- Chill for about 30 minutes until set, then unmould.
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How to make it lighter
- Use dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for the shell; it is less sweet and easier to enjoy in a small piece.
- Cut the bar into small squares and treat one 50 g portion as the whole dessert.
- Use unsweetened pure pistachio paste rather than a sweetened pistachio spread to keep the sugar down.
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Work out your own daily calorie target with the calorie calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Dubai chocolate?
A typical serving of Dubai chocolate has about 260 kcal. The exact number depends on the recipe, the amount of oil or butter and the portion size.
How many calories are in 100 g of Dubai chocolate?
About 520 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 50 g with 260 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.
Is Dubai chocolate high in protein?
It is moderate. One serving has about 5 g of protein (8% of its calories); pair it with a protein side if you are aiming for a high-protein meal.
Can I eat Dubai chocolate while losing weight?
Yes, if it fits your daily calorie target. Weight loss depends on your total intake over time, not on a single dish; portion size and added fats make the biggest difference.
How long do you have to walk to burn off Dubai chocolate?
Roughly 61 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 44 minutes at a brisk pace. Treat it as a perspective only; it depends on body size and you do not need to 'burn off' food.
Is Dubai chocolate vegetarian?
Yes. A typical serving of Dubai chocolate has no meat or fish.
Is Dubai chocolate gluten-free?
Usually not. A typical serving contains wheat or another gluten source.
How can I make Dubai chocolate lighter?
Use dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for the shell; it is less sweet and easier to enjoy in a small piece. Cut the bar into small squares and treat one 50 g portion as the whole dessert. Use unsweetened pure pistachio paste rather than a sweetened pistachio spread to keep the sugar down.
How we calculated these values
- Calories and macros are Sporty catalog estimates for one typical serving, calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed ingredient amounts.
- The serving weight (50 g) is estimated from those ingredients; the per-100 g values and the portion calculator are worked out from it.
- Walking times use the Compendium of Physical Activities: 3.5 MET for comfortable and 4.8 MET for brisk walking, for a 70 kg adult (kcal per minute = MET × 3.5 × kg ÷ 200).
- Vitamins, minerals and allergens are estimated from the same ingredients with USDA FoodData Central values; % DV uses the US FDA daily values.
- Diet labels come from the ingredients. Real values change with the recipe, the amount of oil and the portion, so treat every number as an estimate.