Food weight and portion guide
Dolmeh (stuffed grape leaves): calories and portions
Worked recipe estimate using listed ingredients and an assumed finished weight
Drained canned grape leaves are the reference. The sauce contains a little sugar.
Dolmeh recipes vary in meat, rice, split peas, oil and sweetness. This example includes specified amounts of meat, rice, split peas, oil, vinegar and sugar.
This estimate uses the ingredients below and an assumed finished recipe weight of 1,600 g. It is a calculation, not a measurement of your meal. See ingredients and quantities.
Calculate your portion
Enter 0.1–5,000 g. Exclude inedible skin, stones and bones.
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Adjust the finished weight only when the ingredients and quantities below are identical and the difference comes from water. This setting does not account for added or removed meat, oil or other ingredients.
Enter 0.1–50,000 g. Default: 1,600 grams.
for 250 g from the worked recipe:
- Calories
- 371.2 kcal
- Protein
- 18.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 40.9 g
- Fat
- 15.1 g
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Nutrition by weight
| Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrate | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 148.5 | 7.4 g | 16.4 g | 6 g |
| 250 g | 371.2 | 18.5 g | 40.9 g | 15.1 g |
| 500 g | 742.4 | 37.1 g | 81.9 g | 30.2 g |
Values are scaled from the per-100-g data and rounded. “Calories” means kilocalories (kcal).
Ingredients behind this estimate
The table lists the ingredients used in this worked calculation. Raw and cooked weights are not interchangeable. Assumed finished recipe weight: 1,600 g.
| Ingredient and preparation state | Weight | Calories in the batch |
|---|---|---|
| Grape leaves, canned [1] | 250 g | 172.5 |
| Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked [2] | 450 g | 585 |
| Peas, split, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt [3] | 250 g | 295 |
| Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned [4] | 250 g | 640 |
| Onions, raw [5] | 150 g | 60 |
| Parsley, fresh [6] | 80 g | 28.8 |
| Dill weed, fresh [7] | 50 g | 21.5 |
| Oil, canola [8] | 50 g | 442 |
| Sugars, granulated [9] | 30 g | 116.1 |
| Vinegar, cider [10] | 70 g | 14.7 |
It is assumed that the mentioned ingredients and oil remain in the food. Absorbed or evaporated water is included in the final weight. Spices, salt and minor additives not mentioned are not calculated. If your composition is different, count the actual ingredients separately.
Frequently asked questions about Dolmeh (stuffed grape leaves)
How many calories are in one stuffed vine leaf?
Size varies. A 30 g piece of this example provides about 44.5 kcal; a 50 g piece provides about 74.2 kcal. Weigh several together to estimate your average piece.
Are meat-free or sugar-free versions equivalent?
No. Changing an ingredient affects total energy and finished weight. Recalculate the actual recipe rather than subtracting a fixed amount from every serving.
Is the sauce included?
The listed vinegar and sugar are included, assuming the ingredients remain in the food. Leaving sauce uneaten can change the amount consumed.
How to calculate a homemade recipe using its finished weight
Tips for weighing and logging
Sauce sweetness and filling-to-leaf ratio vary. A count of rolls does not establish portion weight.
To calculate manually, multiply your portion weight in grams by 148.5 and divide by 100. For example, 250 g provides approximately 371.2 kcal, assuming the same composition and final weight.
When logging a photo, check the food, cooking method and estimated portion before saving. A photograph cannot reliably show hidden oil or exact weight.
Sources and calculation method
We total the energy and macronutrients of the listed ingredients, divide by the assumed finished recipe weight and multiply by 100.Library method and limitations
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — Grape leaves, canned · FDC ID: 169393 · SR Legacy Collection, April 2018
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked · FDC ID: 168878 · SR Legacy Collection, April 2018
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — Peas, split, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt · FDC ID: 172429 · SR Legacy Collection, April 2018
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned · FDC ID: 174034 · SR Legacy Collection, April 2018
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — Onions, raw · FDC ID: 170000 · SR Legacy Collection, April 2018
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — Parsley, fresh · FDC ID: 170416 · SR Legacy Collection, April 2018
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — Dill weed, fresh · FDC ID: 172233 · SR Legacy Collection, April 2018
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — Oil, canola · FDC ID: 172336 · SR Legacy Collection, April 2018
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — Sugars, granulated · FDC ID: 169655 · SR Legacy Collection, April 2018
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — Vinegar, cider · FDC ID: 173469 · SR Legacy Collection, April 2018
Data review and calculation: October 2, 2026. Complete guide: October 13, 2026. Author: Avocado editorial team. This guide supports food logging; it does not replace personalised advice from a registered dietitian.