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Spicy Tomato Paste Calories
Rich tomato flavor, enhanced with spicy peppers, adds taste and color to dishes.
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Spicy Tomato Paste (18 g) has 15 calories. That works out to 85 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.2 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 81 µg of Vitamin A covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Spicy Tomato Paste Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 18 g
15
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
3.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 78% · Protein 17% · Fat 5%
Spicy Tomato Paste nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (18 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 216 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.7 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 1 Tablespoon of Spicy Tomato Paste?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 18 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 6 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 26 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 36 g | 31 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 70 g | 59 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 140 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 204 kcal |
Calculated from 85 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spicy Tomato Paste
What can you cook with Spicy Tomato Paste?
Spicy Tomato Paste works well in soups, stews, beans, rice dishes, and pasta sauces. Stir it into sautéed aromatics early in cooking so its tomato and chile flavors blend into the dish rather than sitting on top.
What is Spicy Tomato Paste made from?
Spicy Tomato Paste is typically made from concentrated tomatoes with hot peppers added for heat. Recipes and store-bought products vary, so the exact pepper, salt, and other ingredients depend on how that particular paste was prepared.
How is Spicy Tomato Paste different from regular tomato paste?
Spicy Tomato Paste includes hot peppers, giving it a noticeable chile kick as well as concentrated tomato flavor. Regular tomato paste is generally tomato-only, so it lets you control the heat separately with fresh chiles or seasonings.
Can you use Spicy Tomato Paste instead of tomato sauce?
Yes, but Spicy Tomato Paste is much thicker and more concentrated than tomato sauce. Thin it with water, stock, or crushed tomatoes, then taste as you go because its chile heat will carry through the finished sauce.
How do you tone down a dish made with too much Spicy Tomato Paste?
Add more of the dish’s other ingredients or some unseasoned tomato to dilute the heat from Spicy Tomato Paste. For a stew or sauce, extra broth can also help; adding sugar may mask sharpness but will not remove the chile heat.
What can replace Spicy Tomato Paste in a recipe?
Use regular tomato paste and add hot pepper to taste as a substitute for Spicy Tomato Paste. If you only have chile paste, start with less and add tomato separately, since chile paste can have a stronger pepper flavor and different saltiness.
How should you store Spicy Tomato Paste after opening?
Keep opened Spicy Tomato Paste tightly covered in the refrigerator and use a clean, dry spoon each time. Follow the package’s storage directions, and discard the entire container if you see mold rather than scraping off the surface.
Can Spicy Tomato Paste be frozen?
Yes, Spicy Tomato Paste freezes well in small portions. Freeze it in an airtight container or in measured portions, then thaw only what you need; this is convenient when recipes call for a spoonful rather than a whole jar.
How do you make Spicy Tomato Paste at home?
To make Spicy Tomato Paste, cook ripe tomatoes until soft, strain them, and simmer the pulp until thick; stir in hot pepper to taste. Homemade batches vary in thickness and seasoning, so cook off enough moisture for the consistency you want.
Should you fry Spicy Tomato Paste before adding liquid?
Usually, yes: briefly frying Spicy Tomato Paste in oil with the aromatics helps disperse its flavor and soften its raw, concentrated taste. Stir constantly and add liquid before it catches on the pan, since thick paste can burn quickly.
Spicy Tomato Paste Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
81µg · 9% DV
Vitamin C
3.24mg · 4% DV
Vitamin E
0.31mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.45µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
216mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
117mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.31mg · 2% DV
Spicy Tomato Paste Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Spicy Tomato Paste
To burn the 15 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (18 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.
What is Spicy Tomato Paste?
Spicy Tomato Paste is a thick, concentrated paste made by reducing ripe tomatoes, with hot pepper added for heat. It is common in Turkish cooking, where homemade versions can vary in their level of spiciness.
Its rich, slightly tangy tomato flavour and peppery warmth bring colour and depth to soups, stews, bean dishes and bulgur pilaf. In Turkey, cooks often briefly fry a spoonful in oil to bring out its aroma before adding the other ingredients. It can also be stirred into sauces or spreads; start with a little and adjust to taste. The paste provides fibre and has little fat, so a modest amount can add plenty of flavour without making a dish oily.
How Nutritious Is Spicy Tomato Paste?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Spicy Tomato Paste 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 Spicy Tomato Paste Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Spicy Tomato Paste Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Spicy Tomato Paste Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.