Comparison per 100 g

Al-Jareesh vs Qursan

Both dishes use the same 100 g basis. This compares the published standardized recipes; it is not an absolute judgment about which dish is “healthier.”

NutrientAl-JareeshQursan
Calories163 kcal132 kcal
Protein8.4 g3.7 g
Fat7.4 g7.5 g
Carbohydrate17.3 g14.3 g
Fiber3.7 g4.1 g
Sodium206 mg422 mg
Potassium161 mg232 mg
Iron0.58 mg1.1 mg
Two-portion calculator

Compare the amounts you actually plan to eat

Enter an independent weight for each dish. Values are scaled linearly from the published 100 g data and do not correct for recipe differences.

Al-Jareesh

Qursan

NutrientAl-JareeshQursan
Calories163 kcal132 kcal
Protein8.4 g3.7 g
Fat7.4 g7.5 g
Carbohydrate17.3 g14.3 g
Fiber3.7 g4.1 g
Sodium206 mg422 mg
Potassium161 mg232 mg
Iron0.58 mg1.1 mg

Change either weight to compare unequal portions. “Not available” means the reference did not report that value for the selected recipe.

What can you conclude?

  • Qursan has 19% less calories (132 vs 163 kcal per 100 g).
  • Al-Jareesh has 127% more protein (8.4 vs 3.7 g per 100 g).
  • Qursan has 17% less carbohydrate (14.3 vs 17.3 g per 100 g).
  • Qursan has 11% more fiber (4.1 vs 3.7 g per 100 g).
  • Al-Jareesh has 51% less sodium (206 vs 422 mg per 100 g).

Same calories: a 250 g plate of Al-Jareesh ≈ 309 g of Qursan (408 kcal).

Common questions

Which has fewer calories, Al-Jareesh or Qursan?

Qursan: 132 kcal per 100 g versus 163 kcal for Al-Jareesh, i.e. 19% fewer. For the same calories as a 250 g plate of Al-Jareesh you could eat about 309 g of Qursan.

Which has more protein?

Al-Jareesh with 8.4 g per 100 g, compared with 3.7 g in Qursan.

Which has less sodium?

Al-Jareesh with 206 mg per 100 g versus 422 mg. The WHO recommends adults stay below 2,000 mg sodium per day.

Figures describe the published standardized recipes; your own portion, ingredients and cooking method can differ.

Source: Saudi Food Composition Tables — Al-Jareesh p. 17, Qursan p. 15. Official source ↗