Kūčios table calories

How many calories in each traditional Lithuanian Christmas Eve dish, and in the whole supper? Build your plate to see the total.

One usual portion of each of the 12 traditional dishes comes to about 1479 kcal – 74% of an average adult’s day (2000 kcal).

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Dish Portion Portions
Herring under a fur coat 190 kcal / 100 g 285 kcal 1 serving (150 g)
Mushroom soup 46 kcal / 100 g 138 kcal 1 bowl (300 g)
Boiled potatoes 87 kcal / 100 g 131 kcal 1 serving (150 g)
Sauerkraut 19 kcal / 100 g 19 kcal 1 serving (100 g)
Boiled beetroot 44 kcal / 100 g 44 kcal 1 serving (100 g)
Baked cod 100 kcal / 100 g 150 kcal 1 serving (150 g)
Kūčiukai (poppy-seed biscuits) 395 kcal / 100 g 119 kcal 1 serving (30 g)
Poppy-seed milk 70 kcal / 100 g 140 kcal 1 cup (200 ml)
Cranberry kisel 65 kcal / 100 g 130 kcal 1 glass (200 ml)
Dried-fruit compote 45 kcal / 100 g 90 kcal 1 glass (200 ml)
Mandarin 53 kcal / 100 g 37 kcal 1 piece (70 g)
Walnuts 654 kcal / 100 g 196 kcal 1 handful (30 g)
Salted herring 215 kcal / 100 g 108 kcal 1 serving (50 g)
Baked salmon 206 kcal / 100 g 309 kcal 1 serving (150 g)
Apple 52 kcal / 100 g 94 kcal 1 piece (180 g)
Honey 304 kcal / 100 g 21 kcal 1 teaspoon (7 g)
Total 0 kcal

Averages from typical home recipes; the real figure depends on the recipe and portion.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are on the Kūčios table?

One usual portion of each of the 12 traditional dishes comes to about 1479 kcal – 74% of an average adult’s day (2000 kcal).

Which dish has the most calories?

Herring under a fur coat – 285 kcal in one portion (1 serving (150 g)).

Which dishes have the fewest calories?

The fewest calories in one portion: Sauerkraut (19 kcal), Mandarin (37 kcal), Boiled beetroot (44 kcal).

How do I count my own plate?

Set how many portions of each dish you will eat and the table adds up the calories. You can log the exact amount in the diary.