Holubtsi (stuffed cabbage rolls): calories and macros
Table compiled September 2026 · an estimate, not a measurement
A typical portion is 2 rolls (250 g). It has about 253 kcal, 15 g protein, 12.5 g fat and 20 g carbohydrate. Per 100 g that is 101 kcal: 6 g protein, 5 g fat, 8 g carbohydrate.
| Nutrition | per 100 g | 2 rolls (250 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 101 kcal | 253 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 15 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 12.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g | 20 g |
Likely range for this portion: 215-290 kcal.
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Generated: September 2026
Holubtsi are cabbage leaves wrapped around a mince-and-rice filling and braised in sauce. A filling dish that keeps well for batch cooking.
About this dish: Holubtsi (stuffed cabbage rolls)
Holubtsi are a dish for a big table: they are often made in quantity, because wrapping the filling takes time and, people say, they taste even better reheated the next day. The cabbage leaf works as a wrapper that holds the meat juices in during braising, so the key is to scald the leaves well so they do not tear. Each family settles on its own ratio of rice to mince in the filling.
The calories of holubtsi depend mostly on the mince. By the table two rolls (250 g) are about 250 kcal without sour cream. Chicken or turkey mince gives roughly a quarter fewer calories than fatty pork, and sour cream in the sauce adds another 30-50 kcal a portion. Rice and a tomato-and-carrot sauce are not the main sources, and cabbage adds almost nothing but makes the dish bulky, which helps you feel full on fewer calories.
To lighten holubtsi, use chicken or turkey mince, reduce the rice and mix grated carrot or zucchini into the filling. To raise protein, increase the share of meat or swap the rice for buckwheat, which some regions also use in holubtsi. Braise them in tomato juice with stock and serve the sour cream on the side, a spoon per portion.
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.
Braised rolls with pork-beef mince and rice in tomato sauce, 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 215 to 290 kcal. See the Method page for sources and calculations. These are general guides, not medical advice.
What changes the calories
The fat in the mince is the main lever: chicken or turkey mince gives roughly a quarter fewer calories than pork. Sour cream in the sauce adds 30-50 kcal a portion.
Extras that change the portion
Ingredients
cabbage, minced meat, rice, onion, carrot, tomato paste
How it fits in a day
A 253 kcal portion is about 13% 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 24% from protein, 32% from carbohydrate and 44% 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 101 kcal by the weight of the cooked dish in grams and divide by 100. For example, 250 g is about 253 kcal.
Calorie questions
How many calories are in 100 g of Holubtsi (stuffed cabbage rolls)?
About 101 kcal per 100 g: 6 g protein, 5 g fat and 8 g carbohydrate. It is a calculation for a typical recipe; your kitchen may differ by ±15%.
How many calories are in one portion of Holubtsi (stuffed cabbage rolls)?
A typical portion (2 rolls, 250 g) has about 253 kcal, or 215 to 290 kcal once recipe differences are allowed for.
How much protein does it have?
About 15 g of protein per portion, which is 24% of the dish's calories. Per 100 g it is 6 g.
Can I eat it while counting calories?
Yes, any dish can fit a plan if you count the portion. This portion is about 13% 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?
The fat in the mince is the main lever: chicken or turkey mince gives roughly a quarter fewer calories than pork.
How do I count calories if my portion is different?
Multiply 101 kcal by the cooked weight in grams and divide by 100. For example 250 g gives about 253 kcal. If you cannot weigh it, photograph the plate in the Calories from a photo tool.