Calories in Borscht
100 g of Borscht (also called borsch) has about 45 calories. At the reference weight of 250 g, that is about 113 calories. Enter the amount you actually eat to calculate your portion.
Calories per 100 g
45 kcal
calories per 100 g
- Protein
- 2 g
- Fat
- 1.5 g
- Carbs
- 7 g
These are reference values. Ingredients and preparation can change the result.
Macros in BorschtCalculate calories for your portion
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In your portion
113 kcal
- Protein
- 5 g
- Fat
- 3.8 g
- Carbs
- 17.5 g
About Borscht
Borscht is a sour Eastern European soup, most closely linked with Ukraine, that takes its red from beets. The beets are simmered in meat or vegetable stock with cabbage, carrot, onion, potato and tomato, often after the vegetables are sautéed. Fermented beet juice, vinegar or tomato gives the sour edge. It is usually served with sour cream (smetana) and fresh dill.
Also known as borshch or beet soup.
Typical pieces and portions
Weights come from the sources below. Calories and macros are scaled from the per-100 g values on this page. Select a weight to load it into the calculator.
| Amount | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [1] | 245 g | 110 kcal | 4.9 g | 3.7 g | 17.2 g |
| [3] | 277 g | 125 kcal | 5.5 g | 4.2 g | 19.4 g |
| [4] | 400 g | 180 kcal | 8 g | 6 g | 28 g |
What changes the numbers
- Sour cream on top. Each tablespoon (12 g) of regular sour cream adds about 24 kcal, almost all from fat. The soup figures on this page leave it out.[5]
- Meat in the pot. A canned borscht made with 10% pork lists 55 kcal and 2.7 g protein per 100 g, above the 45 kcal this page uses. Broth-heavy generic entries (USDA, FatSecret) sit at 20–32 kcal per 100 g.[4]
- Broth-to-vegetable ratio. USDA's broth-heavy survey entry is only about 20 kcal per 100 g, under half the 45 kcal this page uses. A thicker pot with more potato or beans and less broth lands higher.[1]
- Fat for sautéing vegetables. The vegetables are often sautéed before going into the pot. Any oil, butter or lard used for this adds fat to the soup.[6]
How to log it
Weigh your bowl of soup in grams rather than guessing its size. Log sour cream separately by the tablespoon, and if your bowl has a lot of meat, bread or garlic buns (pampushky), add those as their own entries.
Sources for this note
- USDA FNDDS: Soup, borscht (75601100), via NutritionValue.org (opens in a new tab)
- FatSecret: Beet soup (borscht), generic (opens in a new tab)
- University of Maine Extension: Borscht soup nutrition label (opens in a new tab)
- Open Food Facts: Kuljanka canned borscht label (opens in a new tab)
- USDA SR: Sour cream, cultured, via NutritionValue.org (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia: Borscht (opens in a new tab)
How to calculate calories in Borscht
Multiply the calories per 100 g by your portion weight, then divide by 100. For the reference 250 g portion, the calculation is:
45 × 250 ÷ 100 ≈ 113 kcal
Reference portion: bowl (250 g). This is an example amount, not a recommended portion. Weigh your food when possible: a cup, slice or piece can vary in size.
Check that the entry matches the food you have, including its preparation. If raw or cooked is not specified, check your label or a matching nutrition reference before logging it.
Calories by portion size
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 23 kcal | 1 g | 0.8 g | 3.5 g |
| 100 g | 45 kcal | 2 g | 1.5 g | 7 g |
| 200 g | 90 kcal | 4 g | 3 g | 14 g |
| 250 g | 113 kcal | 5 g | 3.8 g | 17.5 g |
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How many calories are in a 250 g portion of Borscht?
Using this reference entry, 250 g has about 113 calories. The calculator scales the per-100 g value; it does not identify your recipe or brand.
Can I use the same number for any cup, slice or piece?
No. Household measures and individual pieces can have different weights. Use the gram weight of the edible portion, or the serving weight printed on your package.
How many calories are in 1 cup?
1 cup weighs about 245 g, which is about 110 calories at 45 kcal per 100 g.
How many calories are in 1¼ cups?
1¼ cups weighs about 277 g, which is about 125 calories at 45 kcal per 100 g.
Is borscht good for calorie tracking?
Yes, as long as you track portion size. The biggest source of error is usually weight, sauces, oil and mixed ingredients.
How Borscht compares
No other food in this table has fewer calories per 100 g than Borscht.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borscht (this page)Fewest calories | 45 kcal | 2 g | 1.5 g | 7 g |
| PelmeniMost calories | 275 kcal | 11 g | 12 g | 30 g |
| Dumplings | 220 kcal | 8 g | 8 g | 28 g |
| Pierogi | 230 kcal | 6 g | 9 g | 31 g |
| Mashed potatoes | 113 kcal | 2 g | 4 g | 17 g |
| Club sandwich | 250 kcal | 14 g | 12 g | 22 g |
| BLT sandwich | 240 kcal | 9 g | 13 g | 22 g |
Data sources
Reference values are compiled from USDA FoodData Central, Open Food Facts and curated food databases. Your actual portion may differ by recipe, brand and cooking method.
Nutrition data methodologyNutrition values are estimates for calorie tracking and may vary by recipe, brand, cooking method and portion size. Not medical advice.
Last updated: October 3, 2026