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The Qatar plate
Build your breakfast, lunch and dinner from local dishes, and see calories, carbohydrates and the balance of your plate.
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Lower effect on blood sugarMediumHigherCalories for a regular portion
Portion
kcal
g carbohydrate
Where the figures come from
Calories and carbohydrate are approximate values for typical home and restaurant portions, estimated from published food-composition data. Recipes vary, so treat them as a guide.
- Kingdom of Bahrain Ministry of Health. Food Composition Tables (2025).
- Alfheeaid H. Nutritional profile and energy density evaluation of common traditional meals in Arabic Gulf region. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023;27(2):532–539.
- The effect of nutritional composition on the glycemic index and glycemic load values of selected Emirati foods. BMC Nutrition 2015;1:4.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central.
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DAQIQ Living gives general information, not medical advice. Always follow the plan agreed with your own care team. In an emergency call 999.