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Vegetable-based, contains fiber
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Eggplant and pepper breakfast sauce (30 g) has 18 calories. That works out to 61 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.1 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 9.3 mg of Vitamin C covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
18
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
2.1g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
1g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 8% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.14 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 87 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 3 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 31 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 46 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 61 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 73 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 146 kcal |
Calculated from 61 calories per 100 g.
Eggplant and pepper breakfast sauce is a cooked vegetable spread, usually made with eggplant and peppers. Recipes may also include tomato, garlic, oil, or spices, and the vegetables may be roasted for a smoky flavor.
To make eggplant and pepper breakfast sauce, cook eggplant and peppers until tender, then chop or mash them with seasonings. Roasting the vegetables adds a smoky taste; some recipes also cook them with tomato, garlic, and oil.
Eggplant and pepper breakfast sauce is commonly eaten with bread or toast. It also works as a breakfast or mezze side with cheese and olives, or as a topping for grilled vegetables and meat.
Eggplant and pepper breakfast sauce can be served cold, at room temperature, or warm. Cold or room-temperature sauce is convenient for a breakfast spread; warm it gently if you want to serve it over freshly toasted bread.
No, eggplant and pepper breakfast sauce is not the same as baba ganoush. Both can contain eggplant, but this sauce features peppers, while baba ganoush is typically an eggplant dip often flavored with tahini and lemon.
Yes, eggplant and pepper breakfast sauce works as a sandwich spread. Spread a thin layer on bread or add it to a wrap with cheese, greens, or grilled vegetables; drain excess liquid first if the sauce is loose.
Homemade eggplant and pepper breakfast sauce keeps for about three to four days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cool it promptly after cooking and use a clean spoon when serving to reduce contamination.
Yes, eggplant and pepper breakfast sauce can be frozen in an airtight container. Thaw it in the refrigerator and stir before serving; freezing may make the vegetables a little softer or the sauce more watery.
Yes, eggplant and pepper breakfast sauce can be made without tomatoes. Cook the eggplant and peppers until tender, then season them with garlic, herbs, or spices; add a little water if the mixture needs moisture.
Use roasted or baked vegetables rather than frying them to make eggplant and pepper breakfast sauce less oily. Add oil sparingly, and soften the vegetables with a splash of water if they begin to stick.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
9.3mg · 10% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.35mg · 2% DV
Vitamin K
2.25µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
87mg · 4% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
74mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 18 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 g):
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Eggplant and pepper breakfast sauce is a cooked vegetable spread made with eggplant and peppers, often seasoned according to the cook’s preference. Recipes vary, so its texture can range from smooth to pleasantly chunky. In Turkish-style breakfasts, it is served with bread alongside cheese and olives, or spooned over eggs; it also works as a savoury topping for toast. Expect a soft texture and a gently sweet, roasted vegetable flavour. It is vegetable-based and provides fibre, with 2.8 g per 100 g. For a lighter serving, use a thin spread on bread and pair it with fresh vegetables or other breakfast staples.
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 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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.14g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.61g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.14g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.