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Tarator with butter Calories
Walnut, garlic and butter-based dip/sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
2 tablespoon (medium) of Tarator with butter (30 g) has 104 calories. That works out to 348 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.7 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 9.6 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 71.4 µg of Vitamin A covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Tarator with butter Nutrition Facts
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
104
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
2.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
9.6g
· 12% 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 10% · Protein 8% · Fat 82%
Tarator with butter nutrition facts table · 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 104 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.6 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.42 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 96 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
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 2 Tablespoons of Tarator with butter?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 45 g | 157 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 60 g | 209 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 209 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 261 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 348 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 418 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 418 kcal |
Calculated from 348 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tarator with butter
What is tarator with butter made of?
Tarator with butter is a thick, savory dip or sauce made with walnuts, garlic and butter. Recipes may also include softened bread or breadcrumbs and a little vinegar or lemon juice, which adds tang and helps balance the richness.
How do you make tarator with butter?
To make tarator with butter, crush walnuts and garlic, then mix in softened bread if your recipe uses it. Stir in melted butter gradually until the mixture reaches a thick, spreadable consistency, and season with vinegar or lemon juice and salt.
What do you serve with tarator with butter?
Serve tarator with butter alongside fried or boiled vegetables, or with fish and other seafood. Its rich, garlicky walnut flavor pairs especially well with mild vegetables, and it can also be served as a dip with bread.
How is tarator with butter different from regular tarator?
Tarator with butter uses butter for richness, while many other tarator recipes rely on olive oil or yogurt, depending on the region and dish. The name covers several walnut-, garlic- or yogurt-based sauces, so ingredients vary rather than following one universal recipe.
Can you make tarator with butter without bread?
Yes, you can make tarator with butter without bread. Combine crushed walnuts and garlic with melted butter, then adjust the texture as you mix. Bread thickens the sauce and makes it milder, so a bread-free version tastes more strongly of walnuts.
Can you make tarator with butter without walnuts?
Yes, you can replace walnuts with ground almonds, though the flavor and texture will no longer be classic. Add melted butter gradually and taste as you go; walnuts have a distinctive flavor, so another nut will make a noticeably different tarator.
Is tarator with butter served hot or cold?
Tarator with butter is usually served cold or at room temperature, even though the butter is melted during preparation. If it has been refrigerated, let it sit briefly before serving so it softens and is easier to spread or dip.
How long does tarator with butter keep in the fridge?
Keep tarator with butter in a sealed container in the refrigerator and use a clean spoon each time. Because it contains butter and fresh garlic, avoid leaving it out for extended periods; discard it if its smell, taste or appearance changes.
Can you freeze tarator with butter?
Yes, you can freeze tarator with butter, but the butter may separate and the texture may become grainy after thawing. For the best consistency, make it fresh. If you freeze it, thaw it in the refrigerator and stir thoroughly before serving.
Does tarator with butter go with fish?
Yes, tarator with butter can be served with fish, especially alongside simply cooked or fried fish. Its walnut, garlic and butter flavors make a rich accompaniment, so serve it as a dip or sauce rather than covering the fish heavily.
Tarator with butter Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
71.4µg · 8% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Biotin
0.96µg · 3% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
35mg · 5% DV
Sodium
96mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
56mg · 2% DV
Tarator with butter Glycemic Index
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GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Tarator with butter
To burn the 104 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (30 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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 Tarator with butter?
Tarator with butter is a rich Turkish-style dip or sauce made with walnuts, garlic and butter. Tarator has many forms across Turkey and the eastern Mediterranean; depending on the recipe, bread, vinegar or lemon may also be used to bring body or brightness.
Its savoury garlic and walnut flavour is rounded out by the butter, so a little can go a long way. In Turkey it may be served as part of a meze spread, alongside vegetables or with fried fish. It is high in fat, with more modest amounts of protein and fibre. For a lighter serving, use a small spoonful as a dip for fresh vegetables.
How Nutritious Is Tarator with butter?
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
Low
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 Tarator with butter Processed?
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.
Does Tarator with butter Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Tarator with butter Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Tarator with butter Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.42g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.74g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.8:1).
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