The Calories in Stuffed Grape Leaves

The Calories in Stuffed Grape Leaves
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Stuffed grape leaves are a traditional Greek appetizer that's served throughout the Middle East. Officially referred to as dolmas, stuffed grape leaves consist of seasoned rice and beef braised in stock and wrapped in a grape leaf.

Calories

Two stuffed grape leaves contain about 77 calories, according to Peer Trainer. Of those calories, zero come from fat. A serving also contains roughly 6 g fat, of which 1 g is saturated fat.

Calories from Nutrients

The majority of calories in a serving of stuffed grapes leaves stem from fat. Because 1 g of fat equals 9 calories, and each serving contains 6 g fat, 54 calories come from fat. The second highest contributor of calories is carbohydrates; One carbohydrate yields 4 calories and a serving contains 5 g carbohydrates, or 20 calories.

Micronutrients

A serving of stuffed grape leaves does not contain beneficial levels of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium or iron; However, a serving does provide 4 mg sodium and 1 g protein.

References

Article reviewed by Veronique Von Tufts Last updated on: Jun 14, 2011

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