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Spicy, red pepper, sauce
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Spicy Red Pepper Sauce (15 g) has 9 calories. That works out to 60 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.7 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 97.5 µg of Vitamin A covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
9
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
1.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 72% · Protein 9% · Fat 19%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 9 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 143 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
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 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 25 g | 15 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 18 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 250 g | 150 kcal |
Calculated from 60 calories per 100 g.
Spicy red pepper sauce is usually based on red peppers, but recipes may also include ingredients such as garlic, oil, vinegar, or herbs. Its texture and heat vary by style, so the name alone does not imply one fixed recipe.
Use spicy red pepper sauce to season soups, stews, eggs, roasted vegetables, or meat. Stir it into a dish while cooking for a more blended flavor, or add it at the table when you want to control the heat in each serving.
No, spicy red pepper sauce is not necessarily the same as hot sauce. Some versions are thicker and designed as a dip or cooking sauce, while many hot sauces are thinner and vinegar-forward; ingredients and consistency vary between products.
Spicy red pepper sauce pairs well with eggs, grilled vegetables, sandwiches, beans, and grilled or roasted meat. Its peppery heat also works as a contrast to creamy dips and mild cheeses, so serve it alongside rather than mixing it into every dish.
To make spicy red pepper sauce less hot, mix a small amount into yogurt, sour cream, or another creamy ingredient, or dilute it with more of the dish it is seasoning. Adding sugar alone may change the flavor without removing the pepper heat.
Yes, spicy red pepper sauce can be used as part of a marinade for vegetables, tofu, or meat. Combine it with an appropriate oil or acidic ingredient, and avoid reusing marinade that has been in contact with raw meat unless it is cooked thoroughly.
Usually, spicy red pepper sauce should be refrigerated after opening unless its package gives different storage directions. Keeping it cold and closing the container tightly helps preserve its quality; use a clean utensil to avoid introducing food into the jar.
Yes, spicy red pepper sauce can be frozen in small portions. Thaw it in the refrigerator and stir well before using, since freezing may change its texture or cause some ingredients to separate. Freeze a small test portion first if texture matters.
You can substitute another chili sauce, chili paste, or crushed red pepper mixed with a little oil, depending on the recipe. These alternatives differ in thickness, saltiness, and heat, so add them gradually and adjust the rest of the seasoning.
Discard spicy red pepper sauce if you see mold, notice an unusual odor, or find a marked change in appearance or texture. A little separation may be normal in some sauces and can often be stirred back in, but mold should never be scraped off for reuse.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
97.5µg · 11% DV
Vitamin C
9.75mg · 11% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.32mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
143mg · 6% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
27mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 9 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g):
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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.
Spicy red pepper sauce is a condiment made with red peppers, often blended or cooked with hotter peppers and seasonings. Recipes vary, so it can be smooth or slightly chunky, with a pepper-forward flavour and a heat level that ranges from gentle warmth to a sharp kick.
In Turkey, it may be served at breakfast with bread, eggs or cheese, and alongside grilled meat, vegetables or a meze spread. Elsewhere, it works much like other hot pepper condiments: spoon it into soups, sandwiches, grain bowls or marinades to add colour and heat. It is relatively light at 60 calories per 100 g and provides some fibre. Start with a small spoonful if you are unsure of its heat, or stir it into yogurt for a milder dip.
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.
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
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.04g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.