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Grape leaves filled with rice and cooked with tomato paste and a tangy sour flavor.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
5 piece (medium) of Sour Tomato-Paste Stuffed Vine Leaves (150 g) has 215 calories. That works out to 143 calories per 100 g. It contains 33 g of carbs, 5.3 g of protein, 6.8 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 52.5 µg of Vitamin K covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 5 piece (medium) · 150 g
215
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
33g
· 12% DV
Protein
5.3g
· 11% DV
Fat
6.8g
· 9% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 10% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.98 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 525 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% |
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) | 30 g | 43 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 90 g | 129 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 143 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 150 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 190 g | 272 kcal |
| 8 piece (large) | 240 g | 343 kcal |
Calculated from 143 calories per 100 g.
Sour tomato-paste stuffed vine leaves are made by wrapping a rice filling in vine leaves and simmering the rolls in a tangy tomato-paste sauce. Mix rice with onion, herbs and seasoning, roll the leaves snugly, then cook them gently with water and lemon or another souring ingredient.
Lemon juice, sumac, or another souring ingredient gives sour tomato-paste stuffed vine leaves their tang. Add it to the cooking liquid gradually and taste the sauce, since brined vine leaves can already contribute salt and a slightly sharp flavor.
Sour tomato-paste stuffed vine leaves usually contain vine leaves wrapped around rice seasoned with onion, herbs, and spices, then cooked with tomato paste. Recipes vary: some add currants or pine nuts, while others use a meat filling instead of the typical rice-based one.
Sour tomato-paste stuffed vine leaves can be served warm, at room temperature, or cold. Meatless versions are often served cool or at room temperature, while a freshly cooked batch can be eaten warm with plain yogurt or a simple salad.
To keep sour tomato-paste stuffed vine leaves closed, place each roll seam-side down in the pot and pack the rolls close together. Avoid overfilling the leaves, cover them with a small heatproof plate, and simmer gently rather than stirring.
Yes, sour tomato-paste stuffed vine leaves can be made with minced meat, although many versions use a rice-and-herb filling without meat. Meat changes the cooking time and makes the dish richer, so cook the rolls until both the filling and leaves are tender.
Yes, rinse brined vine leaves before making sour tomato-paste stuffed vine leaves to remove excess surface salt. If they taste especially salty, soak them briefly in fresh water; fresh leaves should instead be softened before rolling.
Plain yogurt, a crisp salad, or other small Mediterranean-style dishes pair well with sour tomato-paste stuffed vine leaves. Their tangy tomato sauce already brings plenty of flavor, so a simple, cooling side works better than another strongly acidic dish.
Sour tomato-paste stuffed vine leaves keep for a few days when refrigerated promptly in a covered container. Let the rolls cool before storing them, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat; they can also be served cold.
Yes, sour tomato-paste stuffed vine leaves can be frozen after cooking and cooling. Pack them in airtight portions to protect their texture, thaw them in the refrigerator, and warm gently with a little water so the leaves do not dry out.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
52.5µg · 44% DV
Vitamin A
112.5µg · 13% DV
Vitamin E
1.65mg · 11% DV
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Sodium
525mg · 23% DV
Manganese
0.52mg · 23% DV
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
93mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
270mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Sour tomato-paste stuffed vine leaves are a Turkish home-style dish: rice filling is wrapped in grape leaves and cooked with tomato paste and a tangy sour note. The leaves bring a gentle, slightly briny bite, while the rice turns tender and the sauce gives each roll a savory, bright finish.
In Turkey they may be served cool or at room temperature as part of a meze spread, or alongside a main meal; they also travel well for picnics and packed lunches. The rice makes them mainly a source of carbohydrates, with 22 g per 100 g. Serve with a crisp salad for contrast, or make them ahead and let them rest so the flavors settle.
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
✓ 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
0.98g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.65g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.98g
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.