2 tablespoon (medium) of Red Pepper Butter Sauce (30 g) has 63 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.7 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 6.1 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 126 µg of Vitamin A covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Red Pepper Butter Sauce Nutrition Facts

Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g

KCAL / 30G

Carbs

1.7g

· 1% DV

Protein

0.4g

· 1% DV

Fat

6.1g

· 8% DV

Fiber

0.5g

· 2% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 11% · Protein 3% · Fat 86%

Red Pepper Butter Sauce nutrition facts table · 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 g)

Nutrient	Amount	% DV
Calories	63 kcal
Total fat	6.1 g	8%
Saturated fat	3.66 g	18%
Trans fat	0.04 g
Sodium	69 mg	3%
Total carbohydrate	1.7 g	1%
Fiber	0.5 g	2%
Protein	0.4 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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How Many Calories in 2 Tablespoons of Red Pepper Butter Sauce?

Serving	Amount	Calories
2 tablespoon (medium)	30 g	63 kcal
1 teaspoon (mini)	5 g	11 kcal
1 tablespoon (small)	15 g	32 kcal
1 serving (small)	25 g	53 kcal
1 serving (large)	40 g	84 kcal
3 tablespoon (large)	45 g	95 kcal
100 g	100 g	210 kcal
1 cup (jumbo)	240 g	504 kcal

Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Red Pepper Butter Sauce

How do you make Red Pepper Butter Sauce?

Make Red Pepper Butter Sauce by melting butter gently and stirring in red pepper until fragrant. Keep the heat low so the pepper does not burn and turn bitter. For a fresher, sweeter flavor, blend in a little roasted red pepper.

What do you serve with Red Pepper Butter Sauce?

Red Pepper Butter Sauce works well over pasta, grilled meat, chicken, fish, and vegetables. It can also be spooned over dumplings or other yogurt-based dishes. Add it just before serving so its buttery pepper aroma stays fresh.

Can you put Red Pepper Butter Sauce on pasta?

Yes, Red Pepper Butter Sauce is an easy pasta topping. Toss it with hot cooked pasta, adding a splash of pasta water if the sauce seems too thick. Finish with grated cheese or fresh herbs if you like.

Is Red Pepper Butter Sauce spicy?

Red Pepper Butter Sauce is not necessarily spicy; its heat depends on the pepper used. Sweet paprika or mild red pepper gives it flavor without much heat, while hot pepper flakes make it spicy. Add hot pepper gradually and taste as you go.

What kind of red pepper is best for Red Pepper Butter Sauce?

Sweet paprika is a reliable choice for Red Pepper Butter Sauce because it adds color and a rounded pepper flavor. Hot flakes bring more heat, while roasted red pepper gives the sauce a softer, slightly sweet taste and a less smooth texture.

How long does Red Pepper Butter Sauce keep in the fridge?

Keep Red Pepper Butter Sauce in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within a few days. Do not leave it at room temperature for an extended period. Take out only the portion you need and return the rest promptly to the fridge.

Can you freeze Red Pepper Butter Sauce?

Yes, Red Pepper Butter Sauce can be frozen, though the butter may separate and the texture may change after thawing. Freeze it in small portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, then warm it gently while whisking to bring it back together.

How do you reheat Red Pepper Butter Sauce without burning it?

Reheat Red Pepper Butter Sauce over low heat, stirring continuously, and take it off the heat as soon as it is warm. Avoid boiling it, which can separate the butter or scorch the pepper. Add a little water if it has thickened.

Why does Red Pepper Butter Sauce separate?

Red Pepper Butter Sauce can separate when the butter gets too hot or the sauce is left to stand. Remove it from the heat and whisk in a small splash of warm water. Gentle heat and frequent stirring help keep the sauce cohesive.

Can Red Pepper Butter Sauce be served with steak?

Yes, Red Pepper Butter Sauce makes a flavorful topping for steak, especially when spooned over the meat just before serving. Keep the pepper mild if you want the beef’s flavor to come through, or use hot flakes for a spicier finish.

Red Pepper Butter Sauce Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin A

126µg · 14% DV

Vitamin C

10.5mg · 12% DV

Vitamin E

0.63mg · 4% DV

Biotin

0.63µg · 2% DV

Minerals

Sodium

69mg · 3% DV

Copper

0.02mg · 2% DV

Selenium

0.63µg · 1% DV

Potassium ⭐

36mg · 1% DV

Red Pepper Butter Sauce Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0.4

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Red Pepper Butter Sauce

To burn the 63 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 g):

🚶

16min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

6min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

9min

Cycling

🏊

7min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Red Pepper Butter Sauce?

Red pepper butter sauce is made by warming butter with red pepper until fragrant. The pepper may lend anything from gentle sweetness to a smoky or hot edge, depending on the variety and amount. It is a flexible home-cooking sauce rather than a dish tied to one clearly defined place of origin.

Serve it warm, spooned over dumplings, eggs, vegetables or beans; it also works as a finishing touch for grilled food. The butter gives it a silky, rich texture, while the pepper brings color and aroma. Most of its energy comes from fat, with 20.5 g per 100 g. Its flavor is concentrated, so a little goes a long way; pair a modest amount with vegetables or plain yogurt for a lighter meal.

How Nutritious Is Red Pepper Butter Sauce?

Nutrient density

Medium

35/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

29/ 100

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.

Is Red Pepper Butter Sauce Processed?

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.

Does Red Pepper Butter Sauce Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free

Dairy yes

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Red Pepper Butter Sauce Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Red Pepper Butter Sauce Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.66g

MONOUNSATURATED

1.71g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.33g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 5.7:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (5.7:1).

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· Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Pepper Butter Sauce

How do you make Red Pepper Butter Sauce?

What do you serve with Red Pepper Butter Sauce?

Can you put Red Pepper Butter Sauce on pasta?

Is Red Pepper Butter Sauce spicy?

What kind of red pepper is best for Red Pepper Butter Sauce?

How long does Red Pepper Butter Sauce keep in the fridge?

Can you freeze Red Pepper Butter Sauce?

How do you reheat Red Pepper Butter Sauce without burning it?

Why does Red Pepper Butter Sauce separate?

Can Red Pepper Butter Sauce be served with steak?

Red Pepper Butter Sauce Vitamins & Minerals

Red Pepper Butter Sauce Glycemic Index

How to Burn Off Red Pepper Butter Sauce

What is Red Pepper Butter Sauce?

How Nutritious Is Red Pepper Butter Sauce?

Nutrient density

Satiety score

Is Red Pepper Butter Sauce Processed?

Does Red Pepper Butter Sauce Contain Allergens?

Which Diets Is Red Pepper Butter Sauce Good For?

Red Pepper Butter Sauce Fat Profile

Compare Red Pepper Butter Sauce

Foods Similar to Red Pepper Butter Sauce

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Red Pepper Butter Sauce nutrition facts table · 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 g)