LogmaTwo eggs add about 150 kcal, and the tomato and pepper sauce, cooked in olive oil, adds the rest. A lighter one egg portion is close to 220, a loaded three egg pan near 460.
Approximate values for 1 standard bowl (2 eggs with sauce).
Shakshuka calories by portion
Shakshuka is really two things stacked together, eggs and a simmered tomato sauce, and the sauce is where most of the calorie range lives.
| Portion | Approx. amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 large egg, poached in the sauce | 1 egg | ~75 kcal |
| Light shakshuka | 1 egg, less sauce, about 180 g | ~220 kcal |
| Standard shakshuka | 2 eggs, standard sauce, about 280 g | ~340 kcal |
| Loaded shakshuka | 3 eggs, extra sauce, about 380 g | ~460 kcal |
| With a slice of crusty bread or pita | 1 slice | +150 kcal |
| With crumbled feta | about 30 g | +80 kcal |
Built from about 75 kcal per large egg, a tomato and pepper sauce simmered in olive oil, and the standard bowl scaled up for extra eggs or sauce. Bread for dipping is usually the biggest add on, not the eggs.
Why shakshuka calories vary so much
- How many eggs: each egg is a fixed, countable 70 to 75 kcal, so one versus three eggs alone spans about 150 kcal.
- The olive oil: the sauce is sautéed in oil before the eggs go in. One generous tablespoon is close to 120 kcal, and a heavy hand can mean two or three.
- How thick the sauce is: a quick version with canned tomato is lighter than one reduced down with extra peppers, onion and paste for a deeper flavor.
- What goes on top or alongside: feta, bread and pita are traditional and each adds real calories that the eggs and tomato alone don't carry.
A photo of shakshuka looks the same whether it was made with one tablespoon of oil or three. Saying "shakshuka, two eggs, extra bread" gives the estimate something concrete to work from instead of a guess.
“Shakshuka with two eggs and a slice of bread to dip.”
Example: Logma splits this into the shakshuka and the bread, and logs about 490 kcal with macros. No searching, no weighing.
Shakshuka meal calories
| Meal | Approx. calories |
|---|---|
| Standard shakshuka (2 eggs) alone | ~340 kcal |
| Standard shakshuka with a slice of bread | ~490 kcal |
| Standard shakshuka with feta crumbled on top | ~420 kcal |
| Loaded shakshuka (3 eggs) with bread and feta | ~690 kcal |
Bread moves the total more than a second egg does, since it's mostly carbs on top of a dish that's already fairly calorie dense from the oil.
Can you eat shakshuka on a diet
Yes. A standard two egg bowl is about 340 kcal with 18 g of protein, which is a solid, filling breakfast or brunch for most calorie targets.
- Cook the sauce in a measured tablespoon of oil instead of pouring by eye
- Go with one egg instead of two or three if you want to stay lighter
- Skip the bread, or have a thinner slice instead of a thick one
- Log it honestly. If your weekly calorie deficit holds, one shakshuka won't stop your progress
3 ways to make shakshuka lighter
- Measure the oil: a tablespoon is plenty for the sauté, and a spray or brush instead of a pour can cut 50 to 100 kcal.
- Bulk the sauce with vegetables: extra peppers, zucchini or spinach add volume for almost no calories and stretch the dish further.
- Swap bread for a smaller portion: half a pita or a thin slice of sourdough still gives you something to dip without the full bread calories.
FAQ
How many calories are in shakshuka?
A standard bowl with two eggs and sauce is about 340 calories. A lighter one egg version is closer to 220, and a loaded three egg pan can reach 460.
How many calories are in shakshuka with bread?
Adding a slice of crusty bread or pita for dipping adds about 150 calories, bringing a standard two egg bowl to roughly 490.
Is shakshuka high in protein?
Yes for its size. A two egg bowl has around 18 g of protein, mostly from the eggs, which is solid for a breakfast dish.
What makes shakshuka calories go up the most?
The olive oil the sauce is cooked in. A generous pour can add 100 kcal or more on top of the eggs and tomato.
Is shakshuka good for weight loss?
It can be. It's high in protein and vegetables for its calories, especially without bread. One egg instead of two or three keeps it lighter.
Sources: CalorIQue (shakshuka calories and macros) · Fitsian Food Life (lighter shakshuka breakdown) · Nutriscan (shakshuka nutrition). Values are approximate and vary by recipe, portion and brand. Not medical advice.
