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Sweet-savory cooked red pepper compote; provides vitamin C and carotenoids.
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (grated) of Red pepper compote (35 g) has 25 calories. That works out to 72 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.5 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 23.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (grated) · 35 g
25
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
4.5g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.7g
· 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 69% · Protein 6% · Fat 25%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (grated) | 35 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 18 g | 13 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (chopped) | 60 g | 43 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (grated) | 70 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 58 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 72 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 120 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 130 kcal |
Calculated from 72 calories per 100 g.
Red pepper compote is a cooked, sweet-savory preparation made with red peppers. Depending on the recipe, it may include a sweetener and an acidic ingredient, giving it a condiment-like flavor that works alongside both savory foods and cheese.
To make red pepper compote, cook chopped red peppers until tender, then season them to taste. Recipes vary, but sugar or another sweetener and vinegar or lemon can create its characteristic sweet-and-sour balance; avoid cooking the peppers until completely mushy.
No, red pepper compote and red pepper jam are not necessarily the same. Compote is generally a looser cooked preparation, while jam is usually sweeter and thicker; ingredients and texture vary, so the names can overlap in some recipes.
Serve red pepper compote with cheese, grilled vegetables, roasted meats, or crusty bread. Its sweet-savory flavor can balance salty or rich dishes, so a small spoonful alongside the main food is often more effective than using it as a large portion.
Yes, red pepper compote can be used in sandwiches and wraps. Spread a thin layer with cheese, roasted vegetables, or cooked meat; its moisture and sweetness add flavor, so avoid combining it with too many other wet ingredients.
Keep homemade red pepper compote in a clean, covered container in the refrigerator and use it promptly. Its safe storage time varies with the recipe and handling; discard it if you notice mold, an off smell, or an unusual appearance.
Yes, red pepper compote can be frozen in small portions in freezer-safe, airtight containers. The peppers may soften after thawing, so use the defrosted compote as a sauce or accompaniment rather than expecting it to retain its original texture.
No, peeling the peppers is not essential for red pepper compote. Leaving the skin on is convenient, while peeling roasted peppers gives a smoother, more tender result; remove stems and seeds before cooking either way.
Cooking red pepper compote can reduce some of the peppers’ vitamin C, because vitamin C is sensitive to heat. The amount retained depends on cooking time and method; shorter cooking generally helps preserve more of it.
Red pepper compote can taste bitter if the peppers are scorched, the cooking liquid reduces too far, or unwanted charred skin is mixed in. Cook it gently and taste as it reduces; a little acidity can help balance bitterness but will not remove a burnt flavor.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
23.8mg · 26% DV
Vitamin A
54.25µg · 6% DV
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
Vitamin E
0.49mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
63mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
74mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Red pepper compote is a cooked preparation of red peppers, with a sweet-and-savoury character that lets the peppers’ own sweetness come through. Recipes vary, but it is served as a condiment or side rather than as a main dish.
In Turkey, it can accompany breakfast cheeses, grilled vegetables or meat, or be offered in a small meze portion; elsewhere, try it alongside a savoury platter or roast dishes. It contributes some fibre and carbohydrates, while red peppers provide vitamin C and carotenoids. Its concentrated flavour means a spoonful can go a long way, and using less added sweetener or oil keeps the accompaniment lighter.
High
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
0.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.22g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.