Halushky (Poltava dumplings): calories and macros
Table compiled September 2026 · an estimate, not a measurement
A typical portion is 1 plate (250 g). It has about 315 kcal, 10 g protein, 3.8 g fat and 60 g carbohydrate. Per 100 g that is 126 kcal: 4 g protein, 1.5 g fat, 24 g carbohydrate.
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| Nutrition | per 100 g | 1 plate (250 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 126 kcal | 315 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 10 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 3.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 24 g | 60 g |
Likely range for this portion: 270-360 kcal.
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Generated: September 2026
Halushky are the signature dish of Poltava region. They are served on their own, in broth or with fried pork fat.
About this dish: Halushky (Poltava dumplings)
Poltava halushky are boiled dumplings of wheat flour and egg, eaten in Ukraine as a dish in their own right or dropped into a broth or soup. The dough is fairly thick; pieces are pinched off or cut with a spoon straight into boiling water, and once they float they are lifted out with a slotted spoon. The classic serving is with cracklings, fried onion and sour cream.
The dumplings themselves are light: by the table 100 g is about 126 kcal, and a 250 g portion with nothing added comes to roughly 315 kcal and 10 g of protein. The extras decide everything. Fifteen grams of cracklings is 105 kcal, 30 g of sour cream another 48, and each 10 g of butter 72. A plate with cracklings and sour cream therefore comes to about one and a half times the calories of one with only dill and onion.
To keep the dish lighter, fry the onion in a teaspoon of oil, use a little smoked meat or just herbs in place of cracklings, and swap the sour cream for thick yogurt. To add protein, mix some curd cheese into the dough or serve the dumplings in chicken broth with pieces of fillet. Portions are easy to control if you count the dumplings by the piece, since after boiling they come out roughly the same size.
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 wheat-flour and egg dumplings, without cracklings or 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 270 to 360 kcal. See the Method page for sources and calculations. These are general guides, not medical advice.
What changes the calories
The dumplings themselves are light, while cracklings with fried fat and sour cream make them heavy: 15 g of cracklings adds 105 kcal.
Extras that change the portion
Ingredients
flour, egg, water, salt
How it fits in a day
A 315 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 13% from protein, 76% from carbohydrate and 11% 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 126 kcal by the weight of the cooked dish in grams and divide by 100. For example, 250 g is about 315 kcal.
Calorie questions
How many calories are in 100 g of Halushky (Poltava dumplings)?
About 126 kcal per 100 g: 4 g protein, 1.5 g fat and 24 g carbohydrate. It is a calculation for a typical recipe; your kitchen may differ by ±15%.
How many calories are in one portion of Halushky (Poltava dumplings)?
A typical portion (1 plate, 250 g) has about 315 kcal, or 270 to 360 kcal once recipe differences are allowed for.
How much protein does it have?
About 10 g of protein per portion, which is 13% of the dish's calories. Per 100 g it is 4 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?
The dumplings themselves are light, while cracklings with fried fat and sour cream make them heavy: 15 g of cracklings adds 105 kcal.
How do I count calories if my portion is different?
Multiply 126 kcal by the cooked weight in grams and divide by 100. For example 250 g gives about 315 kcal. If you cannot weigh it, photograph the plate in the Calories from a photo tool.