Dumplings, homemade

Homemade dumplings are a cereal-based food made from dough, often cooked in a stew or broth. The figures here describe a homemade recipe; the nutritional content will vary with the ingredients used. They mainly provide carbohydrate and fat. Per 100g, they contain 25g of carbohydrate and 12g of fat, including 6.6g of saturated fat, and provide 886 kJ of energy.

Carbohydrate provides energy for the body, while fat also supplies energy and helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. The saturated fat content is worth noting for people monitoring their intake. Ingredients and accompaniments, such as stock or gravy, can affect the salt content of the meal. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.