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Walnut and pepper based savory spread with tomato paste
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Acuka with tomato paste (30 g) has 110 calories. That works out to 365 calories per 100 g. It contains 5 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 9.4 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 126 µg of Vitamin A covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
110
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
5g
· 2% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
9.4g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 17% · Protein 9% · Fat 74%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.4 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.38 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 234 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 8 g | 29 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 146 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 45 g | 164 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 219 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 274 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 365 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 438 kcal |
Calculated from 365 calories per 100 g.
Acuka with tomato paste is a Turkish savory spread made with walnuts, peppers, tomato paste, oil, garlic, and seasonings. Recipes vary by household, but it is typically thick, boldly flavored, and served as a spread or dip.
To make Acuka with tomato paste, combine walnuts, tomato and pepper pastes, garlic, oil, and seasonings, then pulse or pound them into a coarse spread. Add the oil gradually so you can stop when the mixture is spreadable rather than runny.
No, Acuka with tomato paste and muhammara are related walnut-and-pepper spreads, but the names do not guarantee the same recipe. Acuka often features tomato paste and a seasoning-forward flavor, while muhammara commonly highlights roasted red pepper and tangy notes.
Serve Acuka with tomato paste with crusty bread, flatbread, or raw vegetables as a dip or part of a mezze spread. Its concentrated, savory flavor also pairs well with grilled vegetables and meat, so a small amount can go a long way.
Homemade Acuka with tomato paste is best kept covered in the refrigerator and eaten within a few days. Use a clean utensil each time; for a packaged version, refrigerate it after opening and follow the storage directions on its container.
Yes, Acuka with tomato paste can be frozen in small airtight portions. The oil may separate and the texture may be less smooth after thawing, so defrost it in the refrigerator and stir thoroughly before serving.
Yes, you can make Acuka with tomato paste without walnuts, though it will lose some of its characteristic richness and texture. Use toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for a similar body, and grind them coarsely rather than turning them into butter.
No, Acuka with tomato paste is usually eaten without cooking, as a spread or dip. You can stir a little into a hot dish for extra savory flavor, but prolonged heating may make its garlic and spices taste harsher.
Acuka with tomato paste can taste bitter if garlic or spices are burnt, or if the walnuts are stale. Taste the walnuts before mixing; if the bitterness is already present in the spread, adding oil may soften it but will not fix rancid ingredients.
To make Acuka with tomato paste less oily, add the oil gradually instead of pouring in the full amount at once. If the spread is already too loose, mix in a little more ground walnut and let it chill briefly so it firms up.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
126µg · 14% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
Vitamin C
5.4mg · 6% DV
Vitamin E
0.87mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.33mg · 14% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Sodium
234mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
56mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
123mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Acuka with tomato paste is a Turkish savoury spread made with walnuts, peppers and tomato paste, usually seasoned with oil and spices. Recipes vary from household to household, but the mixture is typically thick and textured, with a rich, peppery flavour.
In Turkey, it is commonly spread on bread at breakfast and can also be served as part of a meze selection. Elsewhere, try it on toast or alongside fresh vegetables as a punchy dip. Walnuts and oil make it energy-dense, while it also provides fibre. A thin layer goes a long way, especially if you want to keep a meal lighter.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.67g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 53.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (53.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.