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Toasted bread topped with Balkan ajvar sauce
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Bread with ajvar sauce (40 g) has 72 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.8 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 1.4 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 48 µg of Vitamin A covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 40 g
72
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
12.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
1.4g
· 2% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 72% · Protein 10% · Fat 18%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 72 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.24 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 136 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
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 slice (medium) | 40 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 108 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 80 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 144 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 270 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Bread with ajvar sauce is toasted or fresh bread topped with ajvar, a Balkan relish usually made from roasted red peppers. It is served as a snack, appetizer, or simple side.
Bread with ajvar sauce draws on Balkan food traditions, where ajvar is a familiar pepper spread. Ajvar is especially associated with Serbia and North Macedonia, though recipes and serving styles vary across the region.
Bread with ajvar sauce tastes savory, peppery, and smoky from the roasted peppers. Ajvar can also be mildly sweet or tangy, and versions made with hot peppers have more heat.
Bread with ajvar sauce is commonly served as a small appetizer or snack, often alongside cheese, cured meats, or other mezze-style dishes. It also works as a side for grilled foods.
A sturdy country loaf or crusty sourdough works well for bread with ajvar sauce because it holds the thick spread without collapsing. Toasting the slices adds crunch and helps them stay firm.
Yes, cheese pairs well with bread with ajvar sauce. Crumbled feta-style cheese adds a salty contrast, while a melting cheese can be layered on top and briefly grilled for a warm snack.
Bread with ajvar sauce is not necessarily spicy; its heat depends on the ajvar recipe. Sweet-pepper versions are usually mild, while ajvar made with hot peppers gives the topping a noticeable kick.
Yes, you can grill bread with ajvar sauce, but grilling the bread before adding the spread keeps the ajvar from scorching. For a warm version, spread it on afterward and heat briefly.
Yes, bread with ajvar sauce can be eaten cold, and it is often served at room temperature as a snack or appetizer. Toasting is optional, but it gives the bread a firmer texture.
Store leftover bread with ajvar sauce covered in the refrigerator and eat it soon, since the topping makes the bread soggy over time. For better texture, refrigerate the ajvar separately and top fresh bread later.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
48µg · 5% DV
Vitamin C
4.4mg · 5% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
136mg · 6% DV
Selenium
2.8µg · 5% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.09mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
44mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 72 calories in 1 slice (medium) (40 g):
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Bread with ajvar sauce pairs toasted or fresh bread with ajvar, a Balkan spread usually made from roasted red peppers and sometimes aubergine. Its gently smoky, sweet-tangy flavour and soft, savoury topping work especially well against crisp toast.
Across the Balkans, it may be served at breakfast, as a snack, or alongside other small dishes; elsewhere, it makes an easy light lunch or starter. The bread supplies most of the carbohydrates, while the pepper-based sauce adds flavour and some fibre. Serve it with cheese or olives, or choose wholegrain bread and use a modest layer of ajvar for a more filling, balanced bite.
Low
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.44g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.