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Butter with Red Pepper Calories
Butter blended with red pepper, popular as a spread or condiment.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Butter with Red Pepper (15 g) has 111 calories. That works out to 740 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.2 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 12.2 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its 97.5 µg of Vitamin A covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Butter with Red Pepper Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
111
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
0.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
12.2g
· 16% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 1% · Protein 0% · Fat 99%
Butter with Red Pepper nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 111 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.2 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 7.65 g | 38% |
| Trans fat | 0.38 g | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
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 Butter with Red Pepper?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 37 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 10 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 20 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 25 g | 185 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 40 g | 296 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 740 kcal |
Calculated from 740 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Butter with Red Pepper
What is butter with red pepper used for?
Butter with red pepper is used as a savoury spread or finishing condiment. Spread it on warm bread, or add a small amount to cooked vegetables, eggs, grilled meat or potatoes for buttery flavour with a peppery kick.
How do you make butter with red pepper at home?
To make butter with red pepper, soften plain butter and mix it thoroughly with sweet red pepper powder or chilli flakes. Shape or cover the mixture, chill until firm, and adjust the pepper to suit your preferred heat.
Is butter with red pepper spicy?
Butter with red pepper can be mild or spicy, depending on whether it is made with sweet pepper or hot chilli flakes. The butter softens the pepper’s heat, so start with a small amount of chilli and taste before adding more.
What foods go well with butter with red pepper?
Butter with red pepper pairs well with crusty bread, baked potatoes, corn, eggs and grilled vegetables. It also works as a finishing butter for grilled meats; add it after cooking so its pepper flavour stays prominent.
Can you cook with butter with red pepper?
Yes, you can cook with butter with red pepper, but butter can brown or burn over high heat. Use it over moderate heat, or stir it into a dish near the end of cooking for a stronger pepper aroma.
How should you store butter with red pepper?
Keep butter with red pepper covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator, separate from foods that could pick up its aroma. For the best flavour and freshness, use homemade butter with red pepper within about a week.
Can butter with red pepper be frozen?
Yes, butter with red pepper can be frozen. Wrap it tightly or place it in a sealed freezer-safe container, then thaw it in the refrigerator before use. Its texture may soften or become slightly uneven after thawing.
Can you put butter with red pepper on steak?
Yes, butter with red pepper makes a useful finishing butter for steak. Let the cooked steak rest, then place a small piece on top so it melts over the surface without scorching the pepper during cooking.
Can butter with red pepper replace chilli oil?
Butter with red pepper can add a peppery finish, but it is not a direct substitute for chilli oil: it is dairy-based, creamy and less suitable for dishes that need a pourable, oil-only condiment.
Is butter with red pepper healthier than plain butter?
No, butter with red pepper is not automatically healthier than plain butter; it is still mainly butter, and the pepper is added for flavour. Choose it because you enjoy the taste, and use a modest amount.
Butter with Red Pepper Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
97.5µg · 11% DV
Vitamin K
2.7µg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.32mg · 2% DV
Vitamin D
0.18µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
53mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
2.7mg · 0% DV
Calcium
3.6mg · 0% DV
Selenium
0.15µg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
5.25mg · 0% DV
Butter with Red Pepper Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Butter with Red Pepper
To burn the 111 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Butter with Red Pepper?
Butter with Red Pepper is softened butter blended with red pepper, used as a spread or as a finishing condiment. The pepper may be mild or hot, so the flavour and colour vary with the type used. It is easy to make at home by stirring the pepper into softened butter.
Spread it on toast or warm bread, or let a small pat melt over eggs, vegetables, soup or grilled meat. It fits a simple breakfast as well as a savoury meal, though it is rich and best used in modest amounts. Its calories come mainly from fat, with very little protein or carbohydrate. For a lighter touch, spread it thinly or use a little to season a whole dish.
How Nutritious Is Butter with Red Pepper?
Nutrient density
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.
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 Butter with Red Pepper 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 Butter with Red Pepper Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Butter with Red Pepper 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
Butter with Red Pepper Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.65g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.