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Fiber-rich vegetable leaf rolls
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Black beet leaf rolls (45 g) has 53 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.6 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 2.4 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 65.3 µg of Vitamin K covers 54% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g
53
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
6.6g
· 2% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
2.4g
· 3% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 10% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 53 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 140 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 45 g | 53 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 35 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 65 g | 77 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 135 g | 159 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 160 g | 189 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 212 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 225 g | 266 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 307 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
Black beet leaf rolls are made by softening the leaves, wrapping them around a filling, and cooking the rolls in a covered pot. Briefly blanch the leaves so they bend without tearing, then fold in the sides as you roll.
Black beet leaf rolls can have different fillings, but rice, onion, tomato paste, and seasonings are common choices. Some versions use bulgur, herbs, or minced meat. Use a modest amount of filling so the leaves close neatly.
Briefly blanch the leaves for black beet leaf rolls in hot water until they become flexible. Avoid cooking them until very soft, since they can tear during rolling. If a thick central rib resists folding, trim or thin that part.
Keep black beet leaf rolls tightly wrapped by using only a small amount of filling and folding the sides inward before rolling. Set each roll seam-side down in the pot and pack the rolls close together so they stay in place as they cook.
No, black beet leaf rolls are made with beet leaves, while stuffed Swiss chard leaves use chard. The leaves can differ in size and toughness, so you may need to adjust how much you soften them before filling and rolling.
Black beet leaf rolls pair well with yogurt or a squeeze of lemon. Serve meatless, olive-oil versions warm or at room temperature; rolls made with minced meat are usually served hot.
Yes, black beet leaf rolls are easy to make without meat. Fill the leaves with rice, onion, herbs, and seasonings, then cook the rolls until the leaves are tender and the filling is done.
Store black beet leaf rolls in a covered container in the refrigerator after they have cooled. Reheat them gently with a little water to keep the leaves from drying out, and avoid leaving cooked rolls at room temperature for a long time.
Yes, black beet leaf rolls can be frozen, though the leaves may be softer after thawing. Cool them first, pack them in an airtight container, and reheat thoroughly after thawing before serving.
No, black beet leaf rolls are normally cooked. Cooking softens the leaves and prepares the filling; although beet leaves can be eaten in other ways, the stuffed rolls are not served raw.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
65.25µg · 54% DV
Vitamin A
75.6µg · 8% DV
Vitamin C
4.28mg · 5% DV
Folate
17.1µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Sodium
140mg · 6% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Iron
0.72mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
128mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Black beet leaf rolls are made by wrapping a savoury filling in beet leaves and cooking the parcels until tender. In Turkish home cooking, the filling often includes rice or bulgur, onion and herbs; some versions contain minced meat. The exact ingredients and rolling style vary by region and household.
The leaves turn soft while the filling stays pleasantly substantial, making the rolls suitable as a warm main dish or a side. They can also be served at room temperature, with yoghurt or a squeeze of lemon. Their nutritional character comes partly from the leafy wrapper: a 100 g portion provides 3.1 g of fibre. For a lighter, plant-based serving, choose a vegetable-and-grain filling and pair the rolls with lemon rather than yoghurt.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.99g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.59g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.