Calories per serving
| Serving | Kcal | P | F | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 231 | 11.5 | 11.8 | 20.0 |
| 1 khinkali, 80 g | 185 | 9.2 | 9.4 | 16.0 |
| 3 khinkali, 240 g | 554 | 27.6 | 28.3 | 48.0 |
| Serving, 5 pieces, 400 g | 924 | 46.0 | 47.2 | 80.0 |
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Ingredients and how we count
We break the dish down by ingredient instead of taking an average “by name”. Below is a typical 395 g serving.
| Ingredient | Weight | Kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Dough | 190 g | 430 |
| Beef and pork filling | 180 g | 450 |
| Onion, herbs, spices | 25 g | 10 |
FoodMate Score of the dish
How it changes with different cooking methods
| Version | Serving |
|---|---|
| Beef and pork, boiled | 924 kcal |
| Leaving the doughy tops | 788 kcal |
| With cheese | 850 kcal |
| With mushrooms | 650 kcal |
| Pan-fried after boiling | 1,060 kcal |
Micronutrients
Values for a standard serving, as a percentage of the daily value for an adult.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg | 117% |
| Zinc | 5.5 mg | 50% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 35 mcg | 64% |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.6 mg | 50% |
How many calories are in khinkali
100 g of beef and pork khinkali contain about 231 kcal: 11.5 g of protein, 11.8 g of fat and 20 g of carbs. A medium khinkali weighs 80 g and gives about 185 kcal. In Georgia people rarely order fewer than five, and five are already 924 kcal, almost half of a 2,000 kcal day.
The tops: eat them or not
By Georgian tradition, the “tail” - the dense knot of dough you hold khinkali by - is left on the plate. It is not just etiquette but a saving too: each top has 10–15 g of dough, and five of them add up to about 136 kcal. The broth inside, on the other hand, should be sipped - it is part of the flavor and has few calories.
Meat, cheese or mushrooms
Classic khinkali are made with beef and pork or lamb, herbs and pepper. Cheese khinkali are slightly lower in calories but richer in fat. Mushroom khinkali are the lightest, almost 270 kcal less per serving, but low in protein. Pan-fried khinkali are crispy but soak up oil.
Khinkali on a diet
Khinkali provide plenty of protein, iron and zinc, but five pieces are a full feast. In a calorie deficit, stop at three, leave the tops and order a fresh vegetable and herb salad. Lemonade and bread with khinkali are extra calories that are easy to overlook.
How to count your portion
Khinkali sizes range from 50 to 120 g depending on the restaurant, so counting pieces without adjusting for size is inaccurate. Take a photo of your plate in MyFoodMate AI and the app will estimate the size and number of khinkali.