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A cooked vegetable spread made from tomatoes and peppers, commonly served with bread at breakfast.
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Breakfast tomato and pepper spread (30 g) has 14 calories. That works out to 48 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.5 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 7.5 mg of Vitamin C covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
14
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
2.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 66% · Protein 11% · Fat 23%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 14 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 7 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 45 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 24 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (medium) | 60 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 36 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 48 kcal |
| ½ cup (large) | 120 g | 58 kcal |
Calculated from 48 calories per 100 g.
Cook chopped tomatoes and peppers in a pan until soft and most of their liquid has evaporated. Add olive oil, onion, garlic, or spices if you like, then mash or blend the mixture to your preferred texture.
Breakfast tomato and pepper spread is based on cooked tomatoes and peppers. Recipes often add olive oil, onion, garlic, salt, or chili, but there is no single fixed ingredient list, so check the recipe if you need to avoid a particular addition.
Serve breakfast tomato and pepper spread with crusty bread, toast, eggs, olives, or cheese. It also works as a sandwich filling or a savory topping for flatbread, making it useful beyond a traditional breakfast plate.
Breakfast tomato and pepper spread is usually cooked until soft and thick, while many familiar salsas are served fresh and chunky. The spread is designed to be spooned or spread onto bread; salsa is more often served as a dip or topping.
Yes, breakfast tomato and pepper spread works well in sandwiches. Spread a thin layer on bread and pair it with cheese, eggs, or roasted vegetables; let a watery batch drain or thicken it first so the bread does not become soggy.
Either texture works for breakfast tomato and pepper spread. Mash it for a rustic, chunky result or blend it briefly for a smoother spread; avoid over-blending if you want the cooked vegetable pieces to remain noticeable.
Keep breakfast tomato and pepper spread in a clean, covered container in the refrigerator and use it within a few days. Avoid leaving it at room temperature for extended periods, and discard it if you see mold or notice an unusual smell.
Yes, you can freeze breakfast tomato and pepper spread after it has cooled. Freeze it in small airtight portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, and stir it before serving because the texture may become slightly watery after thawing.
Yes, canned tomatoes can be used for breakfast tomato and pepper spread. Drain excess liquid first and cook the mixture uncovered until thick; canned tomatoes may be softer and more consistent than fresh ones, so adjust the cooking time to the texture.
No, breakfast tomato and pepper spread does not have to be spicy. Use sweet peppers for a mild version, or add chili to taste; serving the chili separately makes it easier to suit different preferences at the same table.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
7.5mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
36µg · 4% DV
Vitamin E
0.33mg · 2% DV
B6
0.03mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
81mg · 2% DV
Sodium
54mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 14 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 g):
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Breakfast tomato and pepper spread is made by cooking tomatoes and peppers until soft and concentrated, then mashing or blending them. It is a familiar Turkish-style breakfast dish, with recipes varying from household to household; seasoning is often adjusted to taste.
Its flavour balances the tomatoes’ gentle sweetness and tang with the peppers’ savoury aroma. The texture may be smooth or slightly chunky, and it is usually spread on bread alongside cheese, olives or eggs. It also works as a simple dip or part of a mezze-style spread. With 2.3 g of fibre per 100 g, it adds some fibre while remaining relatively light; serve it with whole-grain bread for a more filling breakfast.
High
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 2
Minimally 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
0.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.