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Sweet and mildly hot, finely ground red pepper
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Ipek pepper (7 g) has 20 calories. That works out to 282 calories per 100 g. It contains 4 g of carbs, 0.9 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 152.6 µg of Vitamin A covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 7 g
20
KCAL / 7G
Carbs
4g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.9g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.9g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 13% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% |
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) | 7 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 2.3 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 5 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 10 g | 28 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 14 g | 39 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 20 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 50 g | 141 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 282 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 100 g | 282 kcal |
Calculated from 282 calories per 100 g.
Ipek pepper is a finely ground red pepper with a sweet flavor and mild heat. Its fine texture blends smoothly into sauces, soups, and other dishes, unlike coarser pepper flakes.
Ipek pepper is mildly hot, not a strongly pungent chili powder. Its sweetness balances the heat, though using more of it will make a dish spicier.
Ipek pepper tastes sweet and gently peppery, with mild heat rather than an intense burn. It adds red-pepper flavor without overwhelming other ingredients, making it useful in both savory sauces and cooked dishes.
Use sweet paprika as a mild substitute for Ipek pepper, or add a little chili powder if you want more heat. Neither will match its exact balance of sweetness, mild spice, and fine texture.
No, Ipek pepper and paprika are not necessarily the same product. Ipek pepper is sweet and mildly hot, while paprika varies widely in flavor and heat depending on the peppers used; check the taste before swapping them in equal amounts.
Stir Ipek pepper into soups, stews, sauces, or cooked vegetables for an even red-pepper flavor. Because it is finely ground, it disperses readily through liquids and seasoning mixtures.
Yes, briefly warming Ipek pepper in oil can bring out its aroma and color. Keep the heat low and stir it for only a short time, since finely ground pepper can scorch and turn bitter.
Yes, Ipek pepper works well in marinades for meat, fish, or vegetables. Mix it with oil and other seasonings so its fine powder coats the ingredients evenly before cooking.
Store Ipek pepper in a tightly closed, dry container away from heat, sunlight, and steam. Keeping moisture out helps prevent clumping, while a cool, dark cupboard helps preserve its aroma.
Yes, Ipek pepper makes a good seasoning for roasted vegetables. Toss the vegetables with a little oil and the pepper before roasting, or add a small pinch afterward for a more noticeable aroma.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
152.6µg · 17% DV
Vitamin E
2.04mg · 14% DV
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
160mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Sodium
2.1mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 20 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (7 g):
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Ipek pepper is a finely ground Turkish red pepper, made from dried peppers and known for its sweet flavour with a mild heat. It brings colour and a rounded pepper taste to dishes without the sharp burn of hotter varieties.
In Turkish cooking, it is sprinkled over eggs and stirred into soups, bean dishes, meat and vegetables. It also works well in yoghurt dips or blended with olive oil for a simple finishing sauce. Although it contains 27.2 g of fibre per 100 g, it is usually used by the spoonful rather than eaten in large portions. Try it when you want gentle warmth and colour, or use it in place of some hotter chilli flakes.
Very 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.
High
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
0.15g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.61g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.