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Classic snack of bread spread with tomato paste
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Bread with tomato paste (40 g) has 80 calories. That works out to 200 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.6 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Manganese covers 6% 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
80
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
14.6g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
0.9g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 76% · Protein 13% · Fat 11%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.16 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 164 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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 | 80 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 55 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 60 g | 120 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 80 g | 160 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 240 kcal |
Calculated from 200 calories per 100 g.
Bread with tomato paste is made by spreading a thin layer of tomato paste over a slice of bread. For extra flavor, mix the paste with a little olive oil and herbs, then toast the slice in a pan or oven until crisp.
Cheese, olives, sliced onion, oregano, and chili flakes all work well on bread with tomato paste. Add cheese before heating so it melts, and finish with fresh herbs afterward to keep their flavor bright.
You can make bread with tomato paste in a toaster oven, but avoid putting a heavily topped slice into a slot toaster. The paste can drip inside; toast the bread first, then spread on the paste, or use a pan or oven for a topped version.
No, bread with tomato paste does not need to be cooked; you can spread the paste on bread and eat it as it is. Heating makes the bread crisp and is useful when adding cheese, but it is optional.
To keep bread with tomato paste from getting soggy, spread on a thin layer just before serving and toast the bread first. Watery toppings can soften it quickly, so add them after heating or serve them on the side.
Yes, stale bread works well for bread with tomato paste if it is still safe to eat and has no mold. Toasting it in a pan or oven revives its crispness; discard bread with any visible mold rather than trimming it.
No, bread with tomato paste is not necessarily bruschetta. Bruschetta traditionally uses toasted bread rubbed with garlic and topped with fresh ingredients, often chopped tomato; tomato-paste bread uses concentrated tomato paste as its spread.
Plain tomato paste is the usual choice for bread with tomato paste because it gives a concentrated tomato flavor without extra seasoning. If it is thick or salty, use a lighter coating and season only after tasting.
Yes, cheese can go on bread with tomato paste before baking. A melting cheese works especially well; spread the paste thinly, add the cheese, and heat until the cheese melts without letting the bread edges burn.
Store leftover bread with tomato paste covered in the refrigerator and eat it promptly, since the topping can make the bread damp. Reheat it in a pan or oven to restore some crispness; for best texture, store bread and paste separately.
Vitamins
B3
0.72mg · 5% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Folate
8.8µg · 2% DV
Vitamin A
18µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
164mg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Selenium
2.8µg · 5% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 80 calories in 1 slice (medium) (40 g):
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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.
Bread with tomato paste is a simple snack made by spreading concentrated tomato paste over a slice of bread. It is an easy home-style bite associated with Turkish cooking, where pantry staples are often turned into a quick breakfast or snack. The paste brings a concentrated, tangy tomato flavour, while the bread makes it filling enough to eat on its own.
In Turkey, it may be served at breakfast or alongside tea; elsewhere, it works as a quick savoury snack. You can eat it as is or lightly toast the bread, and add a little olive oil or seasoning if you like. Most of its energy comes from the bread’s carbohydrates, with 2.7 g of fibre per 100 g. Choose whole-grain bread for more fibre, or use a thinner layer if you prefer a lighter snack.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.