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Butter-finished cabbage rolls
In season: Autumn · Winter · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of White cabbage rolls with butter (120 g) has 142 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.9 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 10.9 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 50.4 µg of Vitamin K covers 42% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
142
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
8.9g
· 3% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
10.9g
· 14% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 25% · Protein 7% · Fat 68%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 142 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.9 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 6.48 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.34 g | |
| Sodium | 288 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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) | 120 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 94 kcal |
| ½ cup (shredded) | 90 g | 106 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 170 g | 201 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 180 g | 212 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 236 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 283 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 354 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 360 g | 425 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
White cabbage rolls with butter are made by wrapping a filling in softened cabbage leaves and simmering the rolls until tender. Fillings vary: rice with onion and herbs is common, while some versions include ground meat; butter is added during cooking or just before serving.
The filling for white cabbage rolls with butter can be meatless or made with ground meat. Rice, onion, tomato paste, and seasonings are common additions; keep the filling only partly cooked so it finishes cooking inside the cabbage leaves.
For white cabbage rolls with butter, briefly blanch the leaves in boiling water until they bend without cracking. Remove them as they soften, then trim or flatten the thick central rib so each leaf is easier to roll.
To keep white cabbage rolls with butter closed, avoid overfilling the leaves and place each roll seam-side down in the pan. A plate set on top helps hold them in place while they simmer.
Add butter to white cabbage rolls with butter during cooking or melt it over the rolls just before serving. Adding it near the end gives the finished dish a more noticeable buttery aroma.
White cabbage rolls with butter go well with plain yogurt, a cucumber salad, or another fresh, slightly tangy side. These complement the rich, savory rolls without making the meal feel too heavy.
Yes, white cabbage rolls with butter can be frozen once cooled. Pack them in an airtight container, then thaw them in the refrigerator and reheat gently with a little water; the cabbage may be softer after thawing.
White cabbage rolls with butter keep in the refrigerator for about three to four days in a covered container. Cool them promptly after cooking, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Yes, you can roll white cabbage rolls with butter ahead and refrigerate them uncooked until you are ready to simmer them. Keep them covered, and allow extra cooking time if they go into the pan straight from the refrigerator.
White cabbage rolls with butter can be made with or without meat. Rice-based fillings with onion and herbs are common meatless options, while ground meat can be added for a heartier version; the butter is used to finish either style.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
50.4µg · 42% DV
Vitamin C
16.8mg · 19% DV
Folate
33.6µg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.16µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
288mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
204mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
41mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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White cabbage rolls with butter are made by wrapping softened cabbage leaves around a savoury filling, often rice with onion and herbs or spices. The rolls are cooked gently in a pot, then finished with butter. Fillings and seasoning vary between Turkish households, and some versions include meat; this description suits the rice-filled style.
The leaves turn tender around the soft, lightly seasoned filling, while butter lends a mellow richness. In Turkey, the rolls are served as a home-cooked main or alongside other vegetable dishes, often with yoghurt. They also work well with a crisp salad. For a lighter plate, use less butter and add extra vegetables; cabbage contributes fibre, while the filling makes the dish more substantial.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not 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
6.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.