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Balkan tomato and pepper sauce
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Letchok Sauce (40 g) has 22 calories. That works out to 55 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.8 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 72 µg of Vitamin A covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 40 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 40 g
22
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
3.8g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 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 70% · Protein 9% · Fat 21%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 22 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 140 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 40 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 28 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 60 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 33 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 200 g | 110 kcal |
Calculated from 55 calories per 100 g.
Letchok Sauce is a Balkan-style tomato and pepper sauce, similar to lečo or lecso. It can be served as a side or used as a base for eggs, meat, and vegetable dishes.
Letchok Sauce goes well with eggs, grilled meat, sausages, rice, and crusty bread. Serve it as a side, spoon it over a meal, or use it as a savory topping.
Heat Letchok Sauce and serve it as a side, or stir it into a dish while cooking. It works especially well in egg dishes, pasta, and stews; taste the finished dish before adding extra salt.
Letchok Sauce is not necessarily spicy. Its heat depends on the peppers used, and many versions are mild; check the product description if you want to avoid a hot sauce.
Yes, you can cook eggs in Letchok Sauce. Warm the sauce in a pan, crack in the eggs, cover, and cook until the whites are set; serve with bread for a simple meal.
Letchok Sauce is usually made mainly from tomatoes and peppers. Some recipes also include onions, garlic, oil, and spices, so the exact flavor and texture vary between versions.
Yes, Letchok Sauce can be eaten cold. Spread it on bread or serve it alongside a cold meal; if you prefer it warm, heat it gently in a pan.
Keep Letchok Sauce tightly closed in the refrigerator after opening. Use a clean spoon each time and follow the storage instructions and use-by guidance on the package.
To make Letchok Sauce at home, cook chopped tomatoes and peppers until soft. Add onion, garlic, or sweet paprika if desired, and leave the mixture chunky or blend it smooth.
Yes, Letchok Sauce can be frozen. Cool it first, divide it into freezer-safe portions, and thaw before reheating; the texture may soften, so stir it well before serving.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
72µg · 8% DV
Vitamin C
7.2mg · 8% DV
Vitamin E
0.44mg · 3% DV
Vitamin K
2.8µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
140mg · 6% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 22 calories in 2 tablespoon (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.
Letchok Sauce is a Balkan-style sauce made by cooking tomatoes and peppers together; some versions also include onion. As the vegetables soften, they form a thick, savoury-sweet mixture, which may be smooth or left slightly chunky. The exact seasoning and texture vary from household to household.
In the Balkans it can be served with bread, eggs or grilled foods, and it also works as a relish alongside everyday meals. For English-speaking cooks elsewhere, try it with eggs at breakfast or spooned over roasted vegetables. It is mostly vegetable-based and relatively light, at 55 calories per 100 g. Pair it with a protein-rich main, or use a modest amount of oil when making it at home.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.07g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.06g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.