Varenyky with cherries: calories and macros
Table compiled September 2026 · an estimate, not a measurement
A typical portion is 7 pieces (200 g). It has about 352 kcal, 7 g protein, 3 g fat and 74 g carbohydrate. Per 100 g that is 176 kcal: 3.5 g protein, 1.5 g fat, 37 g carbohydrate.
| Nutrition | per 100 g | 7 pieces (200 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 176 kcal | 352 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 37 g | 74 g |
Likely range for this portion: 300-405 kcal.
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Generated: September 2026
Cherry varenyky are a seasonal summer dish. Nearly all the calories come from flour and sugar, with almost no fat.
About this dish: Varenyky with cherries
Cherry varenyky are a summer dish with a clear season: they are made when sour cherries ripen and, in winter, from frozen berries. They are closer to dessert than to lunch and are most often eaten with sour cream. The stones are taken out, the cherries are sprinkled with sugar, and the juice they release is often drained off and served with the varenyky as a sauce.
There is almost no fat in cherry varenyky: they are made mostly of flour, cherries, sugar and water. Their calories are therefore nearly all carbohydrate and depend on how much sugar went in with the cherries; sour fruit needs more. By the table seven varenyky (200 g) are about 350 kcal. Each teaspoon of sugar on top adds another 20 kcal and a spoon of sour cream about 30, so a portion that looks modest easily reaches 450 kcal.
To lighten the dish, use less sugar and serve with plain yogurt instead of sour cream. Protein is low, about 7 g a portion, so if varenyky are the whole meal, add a glass of kefir or soured milk or a spoon of Greek yogurt. A little starch mixed into the cherries thickens the filling and stops it leaking without extra sugar.
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.
Boiled varenyky with pitted cherries and sugar in the filling, without sour cream or extra sugar on top. 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 300 to 405 kcal. See the Method page for sources and calculations. These are general guides, not medical advice.
What changes the calories
Sugar is the main lever: it goes into the filling and on top. Sour cream (30 g) adds about 50 kcal, and each teaspoon of sugar on top adds 20.
Extras that change the portion
Ingredients
flour, cherries, sugar, starch
How it fits in a day
A 352 kcal portion is about 18% 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 8% from protein, 84% from carbohydrate and 8% 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 176 kcal by the weight of the cooked dish in grams and divide by 100. For example, 250 g is about 440 kcal.
Calorie questions
How many calories are in 100 g of Varenyky with cherries?
About 176 kcal per 100 g: 3.5 g protein, 1.5 g fat and 37 g carbohydrate. It is a calculation for a typical recipe; your kitchen may differ by ±15%.
How many calories are in one portion of Varenyky with cherries?
A typical portion (7 pieces, 200 g) has about 352 kcal, or 300 to 405 kcal once recipe differences are allowed for.
How much protein does it have?
About 7 g of protein per portion, which is 8% of the dish's calories. Per 100 g it is 3.5 g.
Can I eat it while counting calories?
Yes, any dish can fit a plan if you count the portion. This portion is about 18% 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?
Sugar is the main lever: it goes into the filling and on top.
How do I count calories if my portion is different?
Multiply 176 kcal by the cooked weight in grams and divide by 100. For example 250 g gives about 440 kcal. If you cannot weigh it, photograph the plate in the Calories from a photo tool.