Braised cabbage: calories and macros
Table compiled September 2026 · an estimate, not a measurement
A typical portion is 1 portion (200 g). It has about 122 kcal, 3.2 g protein, 6.8 g fat and 12 g carbohydrate. Per 100 g that is 61 kcal: 1.6 g protein, 3.4 g fat, 6 g carbohydrate.
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| Nutrition | per 100 g | 1 portion (200 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 61 kcal | 122 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 3.4 g | 6.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g | 12 g |
Likely range for this portion: 105-140 kcal.
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Generated: September 2026
Braised cabbage is a simple side and the base for holubtsi, varenyky and pies.
About this dish: Braised cabbage
Braised cabbage is an everyday side and often a dish in its own right. Shredded cabbage is stewed with onion, carrot and tomato paste in oil until soft. Sauerkraut gives a sourer version, fresh cabbage a sweeter one. It goes well with mashed potato, boiled sausages, cutlets or simply a piece of bread.
The table shows the version without meat, 61 kcal per 100 g, so a 200 g portion gives roughly 122 kcal and a little over 3 g of protein. The calories depend on the oil and sugar in the recipe: tomato paste often carries sugar, and the oil sometimes goes in by the generous spoon. If meat or sausage is added, the figure can rise to 100 kcal per 100 g, and a spoon of sour cream adds 30.
To make the dish lighter, stew the cabbage with a small amount of oil and a splash of water or broth, and use an apple instead of sugar. To raise the protein, add pieces of chicken fillet, beans or chickpeas, or serve it with a boiled egg. Baked in a covered dish with a splash of broth, the cabbage needs even less oil. Do not overcook it: it keeps more flavour and texture.
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.
Cabbage stewed with onion, carrot and tomato paste in oil, without meat. 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 105 to 140 kcal. See the Method page for sources and calculations. These are general guides, not medical advice.
What changes the calories
What counts is the oil and sugar in the recipe. Adding meat or sausage can take it up to 100 kcal per 100 g.
Extras that change the portion
Ingredients
cabbage, carrot, onion, tomato paste, oil
How it fits in a day
A 122 kcal portion is about 6% 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 10% from protein, 39% from carbohydrate and 51% 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 61 kcal by the weight of the cooked dish in grams and divide by 100. For example, 250 g is about 153 kcal.
Calorie questions
How many calories are in 100 g of Braised cabbage?
About 61 kcal per 100 g: 1.6 g protein, 3.4 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 Braised cabbage?
A typical portion (1 portion, 200 g) has about 122 kcal, or 105 to 140 kcal once recipe differences are allowed for.
How much protein does it have?
About 3.2 g of protein per portion, which is 10% of the dish's calories. Per 100 g it is 1.6 g.
Can I eat it while counting calories?
Yes, any dish can fit a plan if you count the portion. This portion is about 6% 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?
What counts is the oil and sugar in the recipe.
How do I count calories if my portion is different?
Multiply 61 kcal by the cooked weight in grams and divide by 100. For example 250 g gives about 153 kcal. If you cannot weigh it, photograph the plate in the Calories from a photo tool.