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Savory spicy cheese appetizer, high in protein and fat
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Cheese ball with hot pepper paste (30 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.7 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 7.7 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 0.3 µg of B12 covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 30 g
96
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
1.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
7.7g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 7% · Protein 21% · Fat 72%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.7 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.44 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.15 g | |
| Sodium | 234 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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 piece (small) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 20 g | 64 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (shredded) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 45 g | 144 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (diced) | 55 g | 176 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 240 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| ½ cup (diced) | 110 g | 352 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 135 g | 432 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Mix soft cheese with hot pepper paste, shape the mixture into a ball, and chill it until firm. Add chopped herbs, nuts, or seeds on the outside just before serving so the coating keeps its texture.
A cheese ball with hot pepper paste is a savory appetizer made by combining soft or spreadable cheese with a spicy pepper paste. Recipes vary, and herbs, garlic, nuts, or a crunchy coating can be added.
Cream cheese or another thick, spreadable cheese gives a cheese ball with hot pepper paste a smooth base that holds together. For a firmer texture, mix in a little finely grated hard cheese rather than using a runny cheese alone.
Serve a cheese ball with hot pepper paste with crackers, toasted bread, pita wedges, or crisp vegetables. It also works on an appetizer board with olives and fresh vegetables, which provide a milder contrast to the spicy, rich cheese.
Yes, you can shape a cheese ball with hot pepper paste ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. For the best texture, wait to add a crunchy or fresh-herb coating until shortly before serving.
Use less hot pepper paste in a cheese ball with hot pepper paste, and taste the mixture before adding more. Pepper paste can also be salty, so adjust salt only after the cheese and paste are fully mixed.
A cheese ball with hot pepper paste may fall apart if the cheese mixture is too soft or wet. Drain watery ingredients, add the paste gradually, and chill the mixture before shaping it or serving.
Freezing a cheese ball with hot pepper paste is not recommended for the best texture. Soft cheese can become grainy or watery after thawing, and fresh herbs or a crunchy coating may lose their appeal.
Roll a cheese ball with hot pepper paste in finely chopped herbs, crushed nuts, sesame seeds, or another dry coating. Pat the coating onto the outside, then chill the ball briefly so it stays in place.
A cheese ball with hot pepper paste is usually served cold, not baked. Chilling helps the cheese mixture hold its shape and keeps the appetizer easy to spread onto crackers or bread.
Vitamins
B12
0.32µg · 13% DV
Vitamin A
73.5µg · 8% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.26µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
89mg · 13% DV
Calcium
126mg · 13% DV
Sodium
234mg · 10% DV
Zinc
0.71mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
50mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 96 calories in 1 piece (small) (30 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.
Cheese ball with hot pepper paste combines soft or crumbled cheese with a lively pepper spread, shaped into small portions. It works well as a Turkish-inspired meze or party bite, and the flavour varies with the cheese and the heat of the paste. Its creamy, savoury richness is balanced by a sharp chilli kick.
Serve it with toasted bread, crackers or fresh vegetables; it can also be part of a snack board. This is a filling choice with substantial protein and fat, rather than a light dip. For a fresher, lighter plate, pair a small portion with cucumber, tomatoes and sliced peppers.
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
— 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
SATURATED
4.44g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.13g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.