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Tomato-based, mildly spiced breakfast sauce
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Tamek breakfast sauce (30 g) has 18 calories. That works out to 60 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.9 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
18
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
3.9g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 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 82% · Protein 8% · Fat 10%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 210 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| 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 (medium) | 30 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 5 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 25 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 40 g | 24 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 45 g | 27 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 250 g | 150 kcal |
Calculated from 60 calories per 100 g.
Tamek breakfast sauce is a ready-to-eat, tomato-based sauce with mild seasoning, made to serve with breakfast foods or spread on bread. It is a commercially prepared, processed product rather than a homemade sauce.
Serve Tamek breakfast sauce straight from the jar as a spread or a dip, or add it to a meal while cooking. Its mild tomato flavour works with bread, eggs, sandwiches and other savoury foods.
Tamek breakfast sauce is mildly spiced rather than intensely hot. If you are sensitive to chilli or seasoning, try a small amount first; pairing it with bread or cheese can make the flavour feel milder.
Yes, Tamek breakfast sauce can add tomato flavour and mild seasoning to menemen. Stir it in near the end of cooking, then let it warm with the eggs rather than cooking it for a long time.
No, Tamek breakfast sauce is ready to eat and does not need cooking before serving. You can also warm it in a dish or use it as an ingredient; adding it near the end helps preserve its flavour.
Refrigerate Tamek breakfast sauce after opening and close the lid tightly. Use a clean utensil each time, and follow the package directions for how long to keep it once opened.
No, Tamek breakfast sauce is not the same as tomato paste. It is a seasoned, ready-to-eat sauce, while tomato paste is a concentrated tomato ingredient that is usually used as a cooking base.
Yes, Tamek breakfast sauce can serve as a quick tomato-style topping for pasta. Warm it gently and mix in a little pasta cooking water if needed to help it coat the noodles.
Tamek breakfast sauce also pairs well with eggs, savoury sandwiches and grilled foods. Use it as a dip or a condiment, adding a small amount first so it does not overpower the other flavours.
Yes, you can freeze Tamek breakfast sauce, but its texture may become watery or separate after thawing. Freeze it in a suitable container in small portions, then thaw and stir it thoroughly before use.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
24µg · 3% DV
Vitamin C
2.4mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.21mg · 1% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
210mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
66mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 18 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 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.
Tamek breakfast sauce is a ready-to-serve, tomato-based sauce with mild seasoning, made for breakfast tables. Its tomato flavour and gentle spice make it easy to spread on bread or serve alongside eggs and cheese. It offers a convenient way to add a savoury, slightly tangy note without much richness.
In Turkey, it may be spooned onto bread or served with eggs, olives and cheese as part of a breakfast spread. Elsewhere, try it with toast, scrambled eggs or a simple savoury brunch. It is low in fat and provides 60 calories per 100 g. For a lighter plate, use a modest spoonful and pair it with eggs or fresh vegetables rather than relying on it as the main part of the meal.
Low
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
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.03g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.