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Strained yogurt meze with butter and hot pepper
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Atom spicy yogurt (60 g) has 99 calories. That works out to 165 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.9 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 7.9 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 10.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 60 g
99
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
2.9g
· 1% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
7.9g
· 10% 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 12% · Protein 14% · Fat 74%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.9 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.56 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.17 g | |
| Sodium | 186 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.9 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
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 (medium) | 60 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 75 g | 124 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 165 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 110 g | 182 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 120 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 297 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 220 g | 363 kcal |
Calculated from 165 calories per 100 g.
Atom spicy yogurt is a Turkish meze made with strained yogurt topped with hot pepper heated in butter. Garlic is a common addition. It is usually served as a cold dip, with the buttery pepper topping added just before serving.
To make Atom spicy yogurt, season thick strained yogurt with garlic, then pour over dried hot peppers briefly heated in butter. Keep the peppers moving and take them off the heat before they darken, since burnt pepper tastes bitter.
Atom spicy yogurt goes well with grilled meat, kebabs, and other Turkish meze. Serve it with warm flatbread or alongside a spread of dips; its tangy yogurt and buttery heat complement smoky grilled dishes especially well.
Atom spicy yogurt can be quite hot, but its heat varies with the pepper type and amount. If you are ordering it for the first time, try a small spoonful; when making it, reduce the dried chili for a gentler dip.
Atom spicy yogurt is commonly topped with dried red chilies or chili flakes warmed in butter. The exact pepper varies between cooks, so the dip can range from aromatic and mildly warm to sharply hot.
Yes, thick Greek-style yogurt works for Atom spicy yogurt because it gives the dip a dense, creamy base. If the yogurt is loose or releases liquid, drain it first so the buttery chili topping stays distinct.
Atom spicy yogurt is served as a cold yogurt dip with a freshly heated pepper-and-butter topping. The contrast is part of its usual presentation, so add the topping shortly before bringing the dish to the table.
Atom spicy yogurt gets its signature flavor from hot pepper heated in butter, while tzatziki is typically flavored with cucumber, garlic, and herbs. Both are yogurt-based dips, but Atom is a Turkish meze with a richer, spicy topping.
Yes, you can prepare the yogurt base for Atom spicy yogurt ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Heat the peppers in butter and add them just before serving, rather than letting the topping sit on the dip for hours.
Atom spicy yogurt can turn watery if its yogurt base is not thick enough or releases liquid while it sits. Use well-strained yogurt, drain excess liquid before serving, and add the warm pepper topping at the last moment.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
10.8mg · 12% DV
B12
0.25µg · 10% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
69µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
71mg · 10% DV
Calcium
87mg · 9% DV
Sodium
186mg · 8% DV
Selenium
2.52µg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
126mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 99 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (60 g):
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Atom spicy yogurt is a Turkish meze made by topping thick, strained yogurt with hot pepper warmed in butter. The pepper may be pul biber or another chilli, and the level of heat varies from kitchen to kitchen.
Its appeal is the contrast between cool, tangy yogurt and a warm, rich, spicy topping. In Turkey it is served as part of a meze spread or alongside kebabs and grilled meats, often with bread for scooping. Elsewhere, it works well as a dip with flatbread or raw vegetables. Yogurt contributes some protein, but butter makes the dish relatively rich in fat. For a lighter version, use less butter and serve it with plenty of fresh vegetables.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not 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
4.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.42g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.