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Tangy pickled pepper meze with yogurt
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Pickled pepper with yogurt (120 g) has 70 calories. That works out to 58 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.5 g of carbs, 3.7 g of protein, 3.1 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 40.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 45% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
70
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
6.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
3.7g
· 7% DV
Fat
3.1g
· 4% 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 38% · Protein 22% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.1 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 936 mg | 41% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% |
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 serving (medium) | 120 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 20 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 20 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (shredded) | 40 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 35 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 46 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 58 kcal |
| 2 piece (large) | 120 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 210 g | 122 kcal |
Calculated from 58 calories per 100 g.
Pickled pepper with yogurt is made by draining and chopping pickled peppers, then mixing them with yogurt. Garlic is a common addition, and a drizzle of olive oil works well on top; drain the peppers thoroughly so the yogurt stays thick.
Pickled pepper with yogurt is usually made with peppers preserved in brine, often long green peppers. Mild or hot peppers both work; taste a hot pepper first so you can judge how much heat the finished dish will have.
Pickled pepper with yogurt is served as a cold meze or side dish. It pairs well with grilled meat, rice, beans, and other savory dishes; serve it chilled rather than spooning it onto hot food.
Yes, Greek yogurt works well in pickled pepper with yogurt because its thick texture resists becoming watery. Drain the peppers before mixing, since brine clinging to them can thin even thick yogurt.
Yes, you can make pickled pepper with yogurt ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. The peppers may release brine and loosen the yogurt as it sits, so stir it before serving and eat it within a few days.
Pickled pepper with yogurt turns watery when brine on the peppers or liquid from the yogurt separates into the mixture. Drain the peppers well and use thick yogurt; mixing it shortly before serving also helps preserve its texture.
Yes, hot peppers can be used in pickled pepper with yogurt. Yogurt softens the perception of heat but does not remove it, so combine hot peppers with mild ones if you want a less fiery meze.
Pickled pepper with yogurt should be served cold. Chilling keeps it refreshing as a meze, while adding it to a hot dish can loosen the yogurt and make the mixture watery.
Pickled pepper with yogurt may contain live cultures from the yogurt, but the dish is not reliably probiotic. The peppers may have been pasteurized, and heating or processing can reduce live microorganisms.
To make pickled pepper with yogurt less salty, rinse the peppers briefly and drain them well before chopping. Taste the mixture before adding any salt, because brine clinging to the peppers can season the yogurt too.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
40.8mg · 45% DV
B6
0.19mg · 11% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
B12
0.22µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Sodium
936mg · 41% DV
Phosphorus
89mg · 13% DV
Calcium
115mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
222mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 70 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 g):
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Pickled pepper with yogurt combines tangy pickled peppers with cool, creamy yogurt. It is a simple Turkish-style meze, often made at home by mixing the peppers with yogurt; the sharp, vinegary taste is softened by the dairy, while the peppers retain a little bite.
In Turkey, it is served as part of a spread or alongside a meal, where it pairs particularly well with grilled foods and beans. Elsewhere, it also makes an easy side or small sharing plate. Yogurt contributes some protein, while the pickled peppers bring much of the dish’s bold, salty tang. For a lighter version, use a modest amount of yogurt and serve it with fresh greens.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not 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
1.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.