Lenten borscht (meatless): calories and macros
Table compiled September 2026 · an estimate, not a measurement
A typical portion is 1 bowl (350 g). It has about 130 kcal, 3.5 g protein, 3.5 g fat and 21 g carbohydrate. Per 100 g that is 37 kcal: 1 g protein, 1 g fat, 6 g carbohydrate.
| Nutrition | per 100 g | 1 bowl (350 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 37 kcal | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g | 21 g |
Likely range for this portion: 110-150 kcal.
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Generated: September 2026
Lenten borscht is made without meat or animal fat, traditionally during fasts. It is one of the lightest hot dishes in Ukrainian cuisine.
About this dish: Lenten borscht (meatless)
Lenten borscht is not just borscht with the meat left out: it is traditionally cooked during fasts and for Christmas Eve supper, when there are no meat or dairy dishes on the table. Without meat broth the flavour rests on well-browned vegetables, beans and dried mushrooms, so a good meatless borscht has a deeper base than a plain borscht on water.
It is low in calories: by the table a 350 g bowl is about 130 kcal. The main sources are potato, beet and the oil for the fried base. A tablespoon of oil (about 13 g) is roughly 120 kcal, so if a pot for six gets two or three spoons, each bowl takes 40-60 kcal from the oil alone. Beans add calories, but also protein and fibre, so a bowl with beans is more filling.
The weak spot of this dish is protein: without beans a bowl has only 3-4 g, so the fullness may not last long. The fix is easy: add red beans or chickpeas, and serve a slice of wholegrain bread and a handful of seeds alongside. If the aim is the fewest calories, soften the vegetables for the base with tomato paste and a few spoons of water and only a drop of oil, and go easy on the potato.
Where the numbers come from
This dish has no single entry in the reference databases, so the values are calculated for a typical home recipe: ingredient shares multiplied by their composition in USDA and Ukrainian tables, including the fat that goes into the pan.
Vegetable borscht on water with a little frying oil, with or without beans, without sour cream. Calories are derived from protein, fat and carbohydrate at 4, 9 and 4 kcal per gram, so the numbers on the page never contradict each other.
Your kitchen will differ: real calories for a dish like this are usually within ±15%, which for this portion means 110 to 150 kcal. See the Method page for sources and calculations. These are general guides, not medical advice.
What changes the calories
Almost all calories come from the potato and the frying oil. Adding beans raises protein and fullness, and takes the soup to about 50 kcal per 100 g.
Extras that change the portion
Ingredients
beetroot, cabbage, potato, carrot, onion, tomato paste, oil, herbs
How it fits in a day
A 130 kcal portion is about 7% of a nominal 2,000 kcal day. Your own daily need depends on weight, height, age and activity, so use a calorie calculator for a real target.
By energy source the dish splits into 11% from protein, 65% from carbohydrate and 24% from fat.
Count your own portion
Portions differ for everyone. To avoid guessing, photograph your own plate: the free Calories from a photo tool estimates the dish, the portion weight, calories and macros in a few seconds, with no signup. One scan a day.
Without a photo: multiply 37 kcal by the weight of the cooked dish in grams and divide by 100. For example, 250 g is about 93 kcal.
Calorie questions
How many calories are in 100 g of Lenten borscht (meatless)?
About 37 kcal per 100 g: 1 g protein, 1 g fat and 6 g carbohydrate. It is a calculation for a typical recipe; your kitchen may differ by ±15%.
How many calories are in one portion of Lenten borscht (meatless)?
A typical portion (1 bowl, 350 g) has about 130 kcal, or 110 to 150 kcal once recipe differences are allowed for.
How much protein does it have?
About 3.5 g of protein per portion, which is 11% of the dish's calories. Per 100 g it is 1 g.
Can I eat it while counting calories?
Yes, any dish can fit a plan if you count the portion. This portion is about 7% of a 2,000 kcal day; a calorie calculator gives your own target. If you have a medical condition, ask a doctor or dietitian.
What adds the most calories?
Almost all calories come from the potato and the frying oil.
How do I count calories if my portion is different?
Multiply 37 kcal by the cooked weight in grams and divide by 100. For example 250 g gives about 93 kcal. If you cannot weigh it, photograph the plate in the Calories from a photo tool.