Okroshka
Good nutritional profile
Cold Russian soup of vegetables, egg and ham in kefir or kvass.
Okroshka is a cold Russian summer soup of diced boiled potato, cucumber, radish, green onion, hard-boiled egg and ham or boiled beef, covered with chilled kefir or kvass and seasoned with dill and mustard. The kefir version is moderate in calories and gives about 18 g of protein per bowl. Kvass, a lightly fermented rye bread drink, makes it sweeter and lower in fat and protein, and adds gluten.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5.2g | 9.3% |
| Fat | 2.5g | 3.6% |
| Carbs | 6.2g | 2.1% |
| Simple Sugars | 2.17g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 3.43g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2.4% |
| Water | 85g | 3.4% |
| Calories | 67 | 3.0% |
Glycemic Index
Click to view full GI ranking →
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.67 | g | 3.4% |
| Monounsaturated | 1.02 | g | 4.1% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.25 | g | 1.9% |
| Omega-3 | 0.075 | g | Estimate |
| DHA | 3 | mg | 0.3% |
| Omega-6 | 0.175 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 4.31 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 | mg |
| Selenium | 6.91 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 24.3 | mcg | 2.7% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.105 | mg | 8.8% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.166 | mg | 12.8% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.607 | mg | 3.8% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.115 | mg | 6.8% |
| vitamin B9 | 13.1 | mcg | 3.3% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.369 | mcg | 15.4% |
| vitamin C | 4.31 | mg | 4.8% |
| vitamin D | 0.28 (11 IU) | mcg | 1.9% |
| vitamin E | 0.123 | mg | 0.8% |
| vitamin K | 6.07 | mcg | 5.1% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 73 | mg | 7.3% |
| iron | 0.408 | mg | 2.3% |
| magnesium | 14.3 | mg | 3.6% |
| phosphorus | 88.5 | mg | 12.6% |
| potassium | 204 | mg | 7.8% |
| sodium | 237 | mg | 10.3% |
| zinc | 0.54 | mg | 4.9% |
| copper | 0.05 | mg | 5.6% |
| manganese | 0.111 | mg | 4.8% |
| selenium | 6.91 | mcg | 12.6% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 142 | mg | 20.3% | 159% |
| Isoleucine | 232 | mg | 16.6% | 138% |
| Leucine | 394 | mg | 14.4% | 116% |
| Lysine | 376 | mg | 17.9% | 140% |
| Methionine | 183 | mg | 17.4% | 142% |
| Phenylalanine | 415 | mg | 23.7% | 181% |
| Threonine | 206 | mg | 19.6% | 147% |
| Tryptophan | 59 | mg | 21.1% | 160% |
| Valine | 278 | mg | 15.3% | 124% |
Compare with other products
Values per 100 g
Add products above to see a side-by-side comparison.
Similar Products
Closest by macronutrient profile
Allergens
Recipe
See full recipeIngredients
- Potatoes 3 medium (300 g)
- Eggs 4
- Cooked ham or boiled beef 250 g
- Cucumbers 2 medium (250 g)
- Radishes 150 g
- Green onions 40 g
- Fresh dill 15 g
- Kefir 1 L
- Mustard 1 tsp
- Salt 1 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Boil the potatoes in their skins for 20 minutes and the eggs for 10 minutes, then cool both completely.
- 2
Peel the potatoes and eggs and cut them into small cubes.
- 3
Dice the ham, cucumbers and radishes to the same size, and finely chop the green onions and dill.
- 4
Mix everything in a large bowl with the mustard and salt.
- 5
Chill the mixture and the kefir for at least 30 minutes.
- 6
Divide the mixture among bowls and pour over the cold kefir just before serving; for the classic sour-sweet version, use chilled kvass instead.