Macros in Vareniki
100 g of Vareniki (also called varenyky) provides 6 g protein, 8 g fat and 33 g carbs. Adjust the weight to see your serving, or compare the macros per 100 calories below.
Protein, fat and carbs per 100 g
- Protein
- 6 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 33 g
230 kcal per 100 g
These are reference values. Ingredients and preparation can change the result.
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In your portion
460 kcal
- Protein
- 12 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Carbs
- 66 g
About Vareniki
Vareniki (Ukrainian: varenyky) are boiled dumplings of wheat dough pinched into half-moons. The dough is usually unleavened, made with flour and water or milk, sometimes with egg. Typical fillings are potato, tvorog (curd cheese), cabbage, mushrooms, or cherries and other berries. They are served hot with sour cream, melted butter, fried onions or pork cracklings; sweet ones get sugar.
Also known as pyrohy.
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 | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [4] | 27 g | 1.6 g | 2.2 g | 8.9 g | 62 kcal |
| [2] | 28 g | 1.7 g | 2.2 g | 9.2 g | 64 kcal |
| [1] | 38 g | 2.3 g | 3 g | 12.5 g | 87 kcal |
| [4] | 200 g | 12 g | 16 g | 66 g | 460 kcal |
What changes the numbers
- Toppings and sauce. Sour cream, melted butter and onions fried in oil or pork fat add calories and fat that frozen-pack labels leave out. One Ukrainian catering card tops a 200 g portion (7–8 vareniki) with 20 g of sauce: 13 g of onion sautéed in pork fat (from 11 g onion and 10 g fatback) plus 7 g of sour cream.[4]
- Dough-to-filling ratio. Wheat dough has more calories than potato, cabbage or fruit filling, so thick dough or a light filling raises the figure per 100 g. One frozen potato-mushroom label declares 50% dough and 50% filling; a Ukrainian catering card uses 82 g dough to 103 g filling.[3]
- Type of filling. Tvorog (curd cheese) adds protein, plus fat if it is full-fat, while potato filling picks up fat from the oil or butter used to fry the onion. Cherry and other fruit fillings are usually sweetened, and more sugar is often added at the table.
- Pan-frying after boiling. Boiled potato vareniki are sometimes fried in oil or butter afterwards. Boiled and frozen-label figures don't include that fat, so calories go up.[6]
How to log it
Weigh the boiled dumplings or count them: each one runs about 25–38 g. Frozen-pack weights are as sold, and boiling adds a little water. Log sour cream, butter and fried onions as separate entries.
Sources for this note
- USDA FoodData Central: Dumpling, potato- or cheese-filled, frozen (FDC 169779, via GetFoodFacts) (opens in a new tab)
- Open Food Facts: Pelmen potato-mushroom perogies label (opens in a new tab)
- Open Food Facts: Dovgan potato-mushroom vareniki label (opens in a new tab)
- Na Urok: Ukrainian catering card for village-style varenyky (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia: Varenyky (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia (Russian): Vareniki (opens in a new tab)
- NutritionValue.org: Frozen potato- or cheese-filled dumpling (USDA data) (opens in a new tab)
Compare Vareniki macros per 100 calories
Equal weights and equal calories answer different questions. The values below show the grams of each macro for 100 calories of this food, using the same reference entry. They are not percentages, daily targets or a suggested serving.
- Protein
- 2.6 g
- Fat
- 3.5 g
- Carbs
- 14.3 g
Reference portion: serving (200 g). This is an example amount, not a recommended portion. Weigh your food when possible: a cup, slice or piece can vary in size.
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Compare macros by serving weight
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 115 kcal | 3 g | 4 g | 16.5 g |
| 100 g | 230 kcal | 6 g | 8 g | 33 g |
| 200 g | 460 kcal | 12 g | 16 g | 66 g |
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How do I calculate macros for a serving of Vareniki?
Multiply each per-100 g value by the serving weight and divide by 100. A 200 g portion gives about 12 g protein, 16 g fat and 66 g carbs.
Can I compare these macros with a food label?
First match the serving weight and preparation. Compare per 100 g with per 100 g, or scale both entries to the same portion. Use the package values for a specific branded product.
What are the macros in 1 boiled varenyk?
1 boiled varenyk weighs about 27 g. At this page's per-100 g values that is about 1.6 g protein, 2.2 g fat and 8.9 g carbs.
What are the macros in 1 small frozen dumpling?
1 small frozen dumpling weighs about 28 g. At this page's per-100 g values that is about 1.7 g protein, 2.2 g fat and 9.2 g carbs.
Is vareniki 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 Vareniki compares
Of the 6 other foods in this table, 4 have less protein per 100 g than Vareniki and 1 has more.
| Food | Protein | Calories | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vareniki (this page) | 6 g | 230 kcal | 8 g | 33 g |
| Okroshka | 3 g | 60 kcal | 3 g | 5 g |
| Solyanka | 6 g | 85 kcal | 5 g | 4 g |
| Olivier salad | 4 g | 195 kcal | 15 g | 11 g |
| Vinaigrette saladLeast protein | 2 g | 95 kcal | 5 g | 11 g |
| Beef stroganoffMost protein | 11 g | 145 kcal | 9 g | 6 g |
| Ramen | 5 g | 110 kcal | 4 g | 14 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