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Vine leaves stuffed with rice and minced meat; savory, herbed, and oil-cooked
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
4 piece (medium) of Stuffed vine leaves with meat (120 g) has 198 calories. That works out to 165 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.8 g of carbs, 7.6 g of protein, 10.4 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 49.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 41% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 42 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 4 piece (medium) · 120 g
198
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
17.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
7.6g
· 15% DV
Fat
10.4g
· 13% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 16% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 198 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.4 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.52 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 piece (medium) | 120 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 41 kcal |
| 2 piece (small) | 60 g | 99 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 248 kcal |
| 6 piece (large) | 180 g | 297 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 297 kcal |
| 8 piece (extra large) | 240 g | 396 kcal |
| 10 piece (jumbo) | 300 g | 495 kcal |
Calculated from 165 calories per 100 g.
Stuffed vine leaves with meat are grape leaves wrapped around a filling of minced meat and rice, usually seasoned with onion, herbs and spices. Recipes vary: some include tomato paste, lemon or fresh herbs, while others keep the filling more simply seasoned.
To make stuffed vine leaves with meat, mix minced meat and rice with seasoning, place a small amount on each prepared leaf, and roll it snugly. Arrange the rolls close together in a pot, add water, and cook gently until the rice and meat are done.
Stuffed vine leaves with meat contain minced meat, while many Greek-style dolmades are filled with rice and herbs without meat. The names and recipes vary across regions, so dolma or dolmades can also refer more broadly to vegetables or leaves filled with different mixtures.
Stuffed vine leaves with meat are usually served warm as a main dish, often with yogurt or a fresh salad. They can also be eaten at room temperature, but they are different from the commonly cold-served, olive-oil-based vine-leaf rolls.
For stuffed vine leaves with meat, rinse brined leaves to remove excess salt and soften them briefly in warm water if needed. Fresh leaves should be briefly blanched so they become pliable enough to wrap without tearing.
Stuffed vine leaves with meat can unravel if they are loosely rolled, overfilled, or packed with too much room to move in the pot. Fold the sides over the filling, roll firmly, and place each roll seam-side down close to the others.
Stuffed vine leaves with meat pair well with plain or garlic yogurt, a crisp salad, and bread. Yogurt adds a cool contrast to the savory filling, while a fresh salad makes the meal feel lighter.
Cooked stuffed vine leaves with meat keep for up to three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate them promptly rather than leaving them at room temperature, and reheat until thoroughly hot before serving.
Yes, stuffed vine leaves with meat can be frozen after cooking and cooling. Pack them in airtight portions, thaw them in the refrigerator, and reheat thoroughly before eating. Freezing them in a single crowded container can make the rolls harder to separate.
Yes, stuffed vine leaves with meat can be eaten cold or at room temperature once they have been stored safely. They are more commonly served warm, and chilling firms up the rice filling and changes the texture.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
49.2µg · 41% DV
B12
0.66µg · 28% DV
B3
2.16mg · 14% DV
B6
0.17mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.55mg · 24% DV
Sodium
504mg · 22% DV
Selenium
10µg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
115mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Stuffed vine leaves with meat are made by wrapping vine leaves around a savoury filling of rice, minced meat, herbs and seasonings. They are a familiar home-cooked dish in Turkish cuisine, gently cooked in a pot with oil and a little liquid until the leaves and rice are tender.
They are usually served warm, often with yoghurt or a squeeze of lemon. The rice makes them satisfying, while the meat adds protein; they provide 6.3 g of protein per 100 g. Pair them with a fresh salad for a fuller meal, or use a light hand with the oil when cooking for a less rich result.
Medium
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
2.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.44g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.68g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.