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Dubai stick is a Middle Eastern street food, usually made with marinated chicken, beef, or lamb skewered and grilled, seasoned with spices.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Dubai stick (80 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.4 g of carbs, 14.4 g of protein, 8.8 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
144
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
2.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
14.4g
· 29% DV
Fat
8.8g
· 11% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 7% · Protein 39% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.8 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.56 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 40 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 60 g | 108 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 216 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 160 g | 288 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 240 g | 432 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Dubai stick is a grilled meat skewer, usually made with marinated chicken, beef, or lamb and seasoned with spices. When prepared from fresh meat and seasonings, it is minimally processed; recipes can vary because the name does not specify one fixed cut or marinade.
Yes, Dubai stick is broadly a kebab-style grilled meat skewer. The name describes a street-food style rather than a single standardized recipe, so the meat, seasoning, and serving style can differ from one vendor or home cook to another.
Dubai stick commonly uses warm, savory seasonings such as cumin, black pepper, paprika, garlic, and sometimes coriander. There is no single required spice blend, so ask the cook or vendor if you need to avoid a particular ingredient or level of heat.
Grill Dubai stick over well-heated grates, turning the skewers so the meat browns on all sides. For a pan, preheat it and cook the pieces in a single layer; crowding traps steam and prevents the browned surface that gives grilled skewers their flavor.
Check the thickest meat pieces with a food thermometer and use the safe cooking guidance for the specific meat in the skewer. Mixed-meat skewers should be cooked to the requirement of the least forgiving meat, and color alone is not a reliable safety check.
Dubai stick often slips off when the meat is cut too small, threaded loosely, or packed too tightly onto the skewer. Cut even pieces, leave a little room between them, and let the surface sear before turning so the meat is less likely to tear.
Serve Dubai stick with flatbread or rice, fresh salad, and a yogurt-based or tahini sauce. Grilled vegetables also pair well and add a fresh contrast to the seasoned meat; keep sauces on the side so each person can choose how much to add.
Yes, cooked Dubai stick can be frozen in an airtight container once it has cooled. Freeze it promptly rather than leaving it out, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat it thoroughly; the meat may be less juicy after freezing and reheating.
Refrigerate leftover Dubai stick promptly in a covered container, separate from raw meat and its juices. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, making sure it is hot throughout, and discard leftovers that have been left out too long or have changed in smell or appearance.
Dubai stick can fit into a balanced meal, especially when served with vegetables and prepared with modest amounts of oil and salt. Large portions, fatty cuts, and rich sauces can make the meal heavier, so pair the skewers with salad or grilled vegetables.
Vitamins
B12
0.64µg · 27% DV
B3
3.36mg · 21% DV
B6
0.32mg · 19% DV
B5
0.88mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
136mg · 19% DV
Selenium
8.8µg · 16% DV
Zinc
1.68mg · 15% DV
Sodium
256mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
208mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Dubai stick is a Middle Eastern-style street-food skewer made from chicken, beef or lamb marinated with spices and grilled. The choice of meat and seasoning varies from vendor to vendor, so the flavour can range from gently aromatic to warmly spiced.
It is best served hot, with a lightly charred exterior and juicy centre. In its region, and at Middle Eastern food stalls elsewhere, it may come with flatbread, salad, grilled vegetables or a dipping sauce; rice is another common pairing. This is a meat-forward, protein-rich choice, with 18 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, choose chicken, keep rich sauces on the side and add plenty of vegetables.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.