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Oil with tomato paste is used for flavor and color in dishes.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 tablespoon (medium) of Oil with tomato paste (15 g) has 63 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 6.8 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 1.1 mg of Vitamin E covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Oil with tomato paste is a simple Turkish cooking sauce made by warming tomato paste in oil until it loosens and turns fragrant. The paste gives the oil a glossy red-orange colour and a concentrated, savoury tomato flavour, with a soft texture rather than the freshness of raw tomatoes.
In Turkey, it is commonly spooned over dishes such as mantı, soup, beans or rice, and can also season vegetables or eggs. Outside Turkey, it works as a quick finishing sauce for pasta, grains or roasted vegetables. Since it is mostly oil, a little goes a long way; use a small spoonful for flavour, or pair it with yoghurt to balance its richness.
Selected: 100 g
420
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
5.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
45g
· 58% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 5% · Protein 1% · Fat 94%
Vitamins
Vitamin E
7.5mg · 50% DV
Vitamin A
70µg · 8% DV
Vitamin C
7mg · 8% DV
Vitamin K
7µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Sodium
120mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
120mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
18mg · 3% DV
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.
Low
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 420 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 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.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
28g
POLYUNSATURATED
8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 75:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (75:1).
Heat oil gently in a pan, stir in tomato paste, and cook it briefly until fragrant and glossy. Keep stirring so the paste does not scorch; burnt tomato paste can make the mixture taste bitter.
Oil with tomato paste is commonly spooned over Turkish mantı dumplings, noodles, bulgur dishes, and soups. It adds a concentrated savory flavor and red color, and is usually used as a finishing sauce rather than a dip.
No. Oil with tomato paste is a concentrated, quick-cooked mixture used as a topping or seasoning, while tomato sauce usually contains more tomato and liquid and is simmered into a looser sauce.
Yes, oil with tomato paste is a traditional topping for Turkish mantı. Spoon it over the cooked dumplings, often alongside garlic yogurt, and serve it while warm so the sauce coats them well.
Olive oil and neutral vegetable oils both work well for oil with tomato paste. Olive oil gives the topping a more noticeable aroma, while a neutral oil lets the tomato paste flavor stand out.
Oil with tomato paste usually tastes bitter when the paste or added pepper has scorched. Cook it over moderate heat, stir frequently, and take the pan off the heat once the paste smells fragrant.
Yes, chili flakes or another ground chili can be stirred into oil with tomato paste. Warm the spice briefly with the mixture, then stop cooking before it darkens or burns.
Oil with tomato paste may separate as it stands because the oil and paste do not stay fully blended. Stir it thoroughly while warm before serving; a brief reheating in a pan helps bring it together again.
Store leftover oil with tomato paste in a covered container in the refrigerator, using a clean spoon each time. Do not leave it out for extended periods, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes, you can freeze oil with tomato paste in small portions. The oil and paste may separate after thawing, so warm the mixture gently in a pan and stir well before using it.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.