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Butter mint chili sauce Calories
Rich, aromatic butter-based sauce
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Butter mint chili sauce (15 g) has 107 calories. That works out to 716 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 102 µg of Vitamin A covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Butter mint chili sauce Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
107
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
0.5g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 2% · Protein 0% · Fat 98%
Butter mint chili sauce nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 107 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 7.56 g | 38% |
| Trans fat | 0.38 g | |
| Sodium | 5.25 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Tablespoon of Butter mint chili sauce?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 107 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 36 kcal |
| 2 teaspoon (double) | 10 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 20 g | 143 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 35 g | 251 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (triple) | 45 g | 322 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 430 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 716 kcal |
Calculated from 716 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Butter mint chili sauce
How do you make butter mint chili sauce?
Melt butter in a small pan over low heat, then stir in chili flakes briefly. Take the pan off the heat before adding dried mint; this helps keep the herbs aromatic rather than scorched.
What do you serve butter mint chili sauce with?
Butter mint chili sauce is commonly spooned over Turkish mantı, yogurt-based soups, and other dishes served with plain yogurt. Its buttery, spicy flavor also works over noodles or cooked vegetables.
Can you put butter mint chili sauce on Turkish mantı?
Yes, butter mint chili sauce is a classic topping for Turkish mantı. Spoon it over the dumplings just before serving, often alongside garlicky yogurt, so the warm sauce contrasts with the cool topping.
Should you use fresh or dried mint in butter mint chili sauce?
Dried mint is the usual choice for butter mint chili sauce because it releases its aroma quickly in warm butter. Fresh mint can work too, but chop it finely and stir it in after removing the pan from the heat.
Why does butter mint chili sauce taste burnt or bitter?
Butter mint chili sauce tastes burnt or bitter when the butter or spices get too hot. Keep the heat low, warm the chili flakes only briefly, and add the mint after taking the pan off the burner.
When should you add chili flakes to butter mint chili sauce?
Add chili flakes after the butter has melted, while the pan is still over low heat. Stir briefly to color the butter, then remove it from the heat before the flakes darken or taste scorched.
Can you make butter mint chili sauce ahead of time?
Yes, you can make butter mint chili sauce ahead and chill it in a covered container. The butter will firm up, so reheat it gently before serving; adding the mint at the last moment keeps its aroma fresher.
How should you store butter mint chili sauce?
Store butter mint chili sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator and use it within a few days. It will solidify as it chills; warm only the amount you need rather than repeatedly heating the whole batch.
How do you reheat butter mint chili sauce without burning it?
Reheat butter mint chili sauce gently in a small pan over low heat, stirring until liquid. Avoid boiling it, which can scorch the butter and spices; in a microwave, use short bursts and stir between them.
How can you make butter mint chili sauce less spicy?
Use fewer chili flakes or choose mild flakes to make butter mint chili sauce less spicy. Add them a little at a time, since briefly warming them in butter brings out their flavor quickly.
Butter mint chili sauce Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
102µg · 11% DV
Vitamin E
0.36mg · 2% DV
Vitamin D
0.2µg · 1% DV
Vitamin K
1.13µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Iodine
1.8µg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.17mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
16mg · 0% DV
Sodium
5.25mg · 0% DV
Butter mint chili sauce Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Butter mint chili sauce
To burn the 107 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Butter mint chili sauce?
Butter mint chili sauce is made by warming butter with dried mint and Turkish pul biber, a coarsely crushed red pepper. In Turkey, it is especially familiar spooned over mantı, small dumplings usually served with yoghurt, where the fragrant butter brings the dish together.
Its rich, savoury taste is balanced by mint’s fresh aroma and the pepper’s gentle heat. It also makes a simple finishing sauce for yoghurt soups, noodles or vegetables, and can be served alongside other dishes for diners to add as they like. The sauce is mostly fat and therefore energy-dense, so a little goes a long way. For a lighter meal, drizzle on just enough to season each portion, and warm the mint briefly rather than letting it burn.
How Nutritious Is Butter mint chili sauce?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
Low
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.
Is Butter mint chili sauce Processed?
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.
Does Butter mint chili sauce Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Butter mint chili sauce Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Butter mint chili sauce Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.41g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.39g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.2:1).
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