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Rich in protein and energy, but high in fat and sodium because of the sucuk.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sucuk in tomato sauce (150 g) has 495 calories. That works out to 330 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.7 g of carbs, 22.8 g of protein, 40.7 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 2 µg of B12 covers 84% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
495
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
7.7g
· 3% DV
Protein
22.8g
· 46% DV
Fat
40.7g
· 52% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 6% · Protein 19% · Fat 75%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 495 kcal | |
| Total fat | 40.7 g | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 14.4 g | 72% |
| Trans fat | 0.52 g | |
| Sodium | 1680 mg | 73% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.7 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% |
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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 495 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 25 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 115 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 50 g | 165 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 726 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 300 g | 990 kcal |
Calculated from 330 calories per 100 g.
Sucuk in tomato sauce is a Turkish-style dish of spiced, cured beef sausage simmered with tomatoes. It is commonly served hot with bread, and some versions add eggs, peppers, or other seasonings.
Slice the sucuk and briefly cook it in a pan so its spices and fat are released. Add chopped or grated tomatoes, then simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens. Taste before adding salt, since sucuk is already salty.
Serve sucuk in tomato sauce with crusty bread, flatbread, or pide to scoop up the sauce. For a fuller meal, pair it with a simple salad or yogurt; mild sides balance the sausage’s strong seasoning.
Yes, eggs are a popular addition to sucuk in tomato sauce. Once the tomato sauce has thickened, make wells in it, crack in the eggs, cover the pan, and cook until the whites are set. Add them near the end to avoid overcooking.
Usually, remove sucuk’s casing if it is thick, tough, or not clearly marked as edible. Peel it before slicing, then cook the sausage with the tomatoes. Thin edible casings can be left on if the package confirms they are suitable to eat.
Sucuk in tomato sauce can become greasy because sucuk releases fat as it cooks. Briefly brown the slices, then spoon off excess fat before adding tomatoes. You do not need to add oil to the pan in most cases.
Yes, canned chopped or crushed tomatoes work well in sucuk in tomato sauce. Simmer them uncovered until the excess liquid evaporates and the sauce is thick. Canned tomatoes can be salty, so season only after tasting the finished dish.
No. Sucuk in tomato sauce centers on sausage simmered with tomatoes, while menemen is an egg dish usually made with tomatoes and peppers. Adding eggs to the sucuk dish makes it more similar to menemen, but does not make the recipes identical.
Refrigerate sucuk in tomato sauce in a covered container within two hours of cooking and eat it within three days. Reheat it until steaming hot throughout. Do not keep leftovers that have been sitting at room temperature for an extended period.
Yes, freeze cooled sucuk in tomato sauce in airtight, meal-sized containers. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly in a pan. The sausage may feel softer after freezing, but the dish remains convenient for a later meal.
Vitamins
B12
2.03µg · 85% DV
B3
6.15mg · 38% DV
B6
0.42mg · 25% DV
B1
0.27mg · 23% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1680mg · 73% DV
Zinc
3.83mg · 35% DV
Selenium
19µg · 35% DV
Phosphorus
218mg · 31% DV
Potassium ⭐
473mg · 14% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sucuk in tomato sauce is a simple pan-cooked dish made with sucuk, Turkey’s spiced, air-dried sausage, simmered with tomatoes. Sucuk is often seasoned with garlic and warm spices, and the tomato sauce softens its savoury intensity.
In Turkey, it is a familiar hot breakfast, sometimes cooked with eggs and served with bread for dipping; it also makes a quick meal at other times of day. The dish is filling and provides protein, but sucuk makes it high in fat and sodium. For a lighter serving, use less sausage, add more tomato, and pair it with a fresh salad.
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
14.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
16.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
6.15g
Omega 6:3 ratio 20:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (20:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.