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Red pepper and eggplant-based Balkan spread-style sauce; provides fiber and vitamin C.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Ajda sauce (30 g) has 29 calories. That works out to 95 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.6 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 1.8 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 11.4 mg of Vitamin C covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
29
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
2.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
1.8g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 7% · Fat 57%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 29 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.8 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.24 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 156 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
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 | 14 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 5 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 38 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 45 g | 43 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 76 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 95 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 114 kcal |
Calculated from 95 calories per 100 g.
Ajda sauce is a Balkan-style spread made with red pepper and eggplant. Its roasted vegetables give it a rich, smoky flavor, and it can be served as a dip, spread, or accompaniment.
Use Ajda sauce as a spread on bread or sandwiches, a dip for vegetables, or a side for grilled foods. You can also stir it into warm pasta or spoon it over cooked grains.
Ajda sauce tastes savory and smoky, with sweetness from roasted red pepper and a softer flavor from eggplant. The heat varies with the peppers used, so some versions are mild while others are spicy.
Ajda sauce is similar to ajvar, the Balkan pepper spread, but the names do not guarantee an identical recipe. Ajvar is usually centered on roasted red peppers; eggplant and seasoning vary between versions.
Ajda sauce is based on red pepper and eggplant, commonly roasted before being blended or cooked together. Recipes may also use oil, garlic, vinegar, salt, or spices, so the exact ingredients can vary.
To make Ajda sauce, roast red peppers and eggplant until tender, peel them, then chop or blend and cook the mixture with a little oil. Add garlic, vinegar, and seasoning to taste; recipes differ in texture and spice.
Serve Ajda sauce with crusty bread, grilled vegetables, or grilled meat, or include it on a mezze-style table. Its roasted pepper and eggplant flavor also pairs well with mild cheeses and simple sandwiches.
Yes, Ajda sauce works as a quick pasta sauce. Warm it gently and loosen it with a splash of pasta water if needed, then toss it through the pasta so the thick vegetable spread coats each piece.
Keep opened Ajda sauce refrigerated in a tightly closed, clean container. Use a clean spoon each time and follow the storage directions on the product; discard it if you notice mold, an unusual smell, or other spoilage.
Yes, Ajda sauce can be frozen in an airtight container or small portions. Leave a little room for expansion, thaw it in the refrigerator, and stir it before serving because freezing may slightly change its texture.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
11.4mg · 13% DV
Vitamin E
0.57mg · 4% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Vitamin A
28.5µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
156mg · 7% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Ajda sauce is a thick, spreadable sauce made with red peppers and eggplant, in the style of vegetable spreads found across the Balkans. Recipes vary, but the vegetables give it its characteristic savoury, gently sweet flavour.
Its soft texture and smoky notes work well on bread, as a dip, or alongside grilled food. In the Balkans it fits naturally into a shared table of spreads and small dishes; elsewhere, try it in a sandwich or as a relish with roasted vegetables. It provides fibre, with 2.8 g per 100 g. For a lighter serving, use a modest spoonful and pair it with fresh vegetables or lean grilled food.
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.
No known major 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
0.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.96g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.42g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.