Kutia: calories and macros
Table compiled September 2026 · an estimate, not a measurement
A typical portion is 1 portion (150 g). It has about 317 kcal, 7.5 g protein, 10.5 g fat and 48 g carbohydrate. Per 100 g that is 211 kcal: 5 g protein, 7 g fat, 32 g carbohydrate.
| Nutrition | per 100 g | 1 portion (150 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 211 kcal | 317 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g | 7.5 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 10.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 32 g | 48 g |
Likely range for this portion: 255-380 kcal.
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Generated: September 2026
Kutia is the ritual Christmas dish of wheat, poppy seeds and honey that opens the festive supper.
About this dish: Kutia
Kutia is not just a dish but a ritual: it opens the Christmas Eve supper. Traditionally kutia was also made for the Generous Evening before the Old New Year and on the eve of Epiphany, as well as for memorial meals. The base is wheat berries boiled soft, with poppy seed, honey and nuts or raisins. For a crumbly result the wheat is soaked ahead and boiled long, while the poppy seed is scalded and ground to a milky paste. Depending on the region and family, kutia is thinned with uzvar, a dried-fruit compote, or mixed with dried fruit.
It is one of the most energy-dense dishes of the festive table. Poppy, honey and nuts are very caloric: 100 g of kutia is around 210 kcal, and a 150 g portion is over 300. Wheat supplies complex carbohydrate, poppy fat and calcium, and honey fast sugar. A symbolic spoonful at the Christmas Eve table really is a small portion, but a plate served like ordinary porridge quickly becomes a caloric dessert.
To lighten kutia, use less honey and nuts and more wheat, and sweeten it with uzvar instead. It will never be a high-protein dish, and that is fine: nuts and poppy add a little protein, but plenty of calories with it. For a dish eaten once a year, it is more sensible to simply be aware of the portion than to look for a substitute for the tradition.
Where the numbers come from
This is a variable dish whose recipes differ a lot. The values are typical figures from Ukrainian composition tables and recipe databases, rounded, so real calories can differ by 20% or more.
Boiled wheat with poppy seeds, honey, nuts and raisins. Composition varies widely by household. 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 ±20%, which for this portion means 255 to 380 kcal. See the Method page for sources and calculations. These are general guides, not medical advice.
What changes the calories
Honey, nuts and poppy seeds lift the calories. Poppy seed alone is over 500 kcal per 100 g, so a portion with a generous spoon of honey and nuts easily passes 400 kcal.
Extras that change the portion
Ingredients
wheat, poppy seeds, honey, nuts, raisins
How it fits in a day
A 317 kcal portion is about 16% 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 9% from protein, 61% from carbohydrate and 30% 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 211 kcal by the weight of the cooked dish in grams and divide by 100. For example, 150 g is about 317 kcal.
Calorie questions
How many calories are in 100 g of Kutia?
About 211 kcal per 100 g: 5 g protein, 7 g fat and 32 g carbohydrate. It is a typical estimate for a dish whose recipes vary a lot; your kitchen may differ by ±20%.
How many calories are in one portion of Kutia?
A typical portion (1 portion, 150 g) has about 317 kcal, or 255 to 380 kcal once recipe differences are allowed for.
How much protein does it have?
About 7.5 g of protein per portion, which is 9% of the dish's calories. Per 100 g it is 5 g.
Can I eat it while counting calories?
Yes, any dish can fit a plan if you count the portion. This portion is about 16% 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?
Honey, nuts and poppy seeds lift the calories.
How do I count calories if my portion is different?
Multiply 211 kcal by the cooked weight in grams and divide by 100. For example 150 g gives about 317 kcal. If you cannot weigh it, photograph the plate in the Calories from a photo tool.