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Vegetable dish with fiber and potassium
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Potatoes with Onions and Tomato Paste (200 g) has 224 calories. That works out to 112 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.8 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 8.6 g of fat and 4.6 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 31% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 78 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
224
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
34.8g
· 13% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
8.6g
· 11% DV
Fiber
4.6g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 7% · Fat 33%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 224 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.6 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 560 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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) | 200 g | 224 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 90 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 150 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 250 g | 280 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 336 kcal |
Calculated from 112 calories per 100 g.
Soften chopped onions in oil, stir in the tomato paste, then add cubed potatoes, salt and enough water to partly cover them. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, stirring gently so they keep their shape.
Potatoes with onions and tomato paste is a simple home-style dish made by simmering potato pieces with softened onion and tomato paste. It is commonly served as a warm main or side dish, often with bread, rice or yogurt.
Yes, potatoes with onions and tomato paste is a familiar Turkish-style home-cooked dish. Recipes vary by household, but they commonly start by cooking onion and salça (tomato paste) before adding potatoes and water.
Serve potatoes with onions and tomato paste with rice, bulgur, crusty bread or plain yogurt. A crisp salad or pickled vegetables add freshness alongside the soft potatoes and savory tomato sauce.
Yes, you can make potatoes with onions and tomato paste without the paste, though the dish will taste less concentrated and look paler. Finely chopped fresh tomato can add moisture and acidity, but cook it down before adding the potatoes.
Choose potatoes that hold their shape, cut them into evenly sized chunks and simmer rather than boil them vigorously. Stir potatoes with onions and tomato paste as little as possible; gently shake the pan instead.
Yes, potatoes with onions and tomato paste can be cooked in a deep skillet with a lid. Add only a little water, cover to steam the potatoes, and uncover near the end if you want the sauce thicker.
Potatoes with onions and tomato paste keep for about three to four days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cool the leftovers promptly, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat until steaming hot.
Yes, but freezing can make the potatoes in potatoes with onions and tomato paste softer or grainier after thawing. Freeze cooled portions in airtight containers, then thaw in the refrigerator and reheat gently.
Yes, you can cook potatoes with onions and tomato paste ahead and refrigerate them once cooled. The sauce may thicken as it sits, so loosen it with a splash of water while reheating.
Vitamins
B6
0.44mg · 26% DV
Vitamin C
16.4mg · 18% DV
B3
2.4mg · 15% DV
B5
0.7mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.28mg · 31% DV
Sodium
560mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
670mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
98mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Potatoes with Onions and Tomato Paste is a simple Turkish home-style dish, made by cooking potatoes with onions and tomato paste in a pot. The paste gives the dish its warm red colour and savoury tomato flavour, while the potatoes soften and take up the sauce as they cook.
It is usually served warm as part of lunch or dinner, often alongside rice, yoghurt or a fresh salad. The soft, hearty texture makes it a practical meat-free main or side, and leftovers reheat well. It provides fibre and potassium, with most of its energy coming from carbohydrates. For a lighter plate, use a modest amount of oil and pair it with a generous portion of salad.
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 48.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (48.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.