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Butter Chili Sauce Calories
A sauce made by combining butter and chili flakes, adds flavor to hot dishes.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 tablespoon (medium) of Butter Chili Sauce (15 g) has 78 calories. That works out to 520 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.4 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 0.2 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 Chili Sauce Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
78
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
0.4g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
8.4g
· 11% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 2% · Protein 1% · Fat 97%
Butter Chili Sauce nutrition facts table · 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 78 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g | 27% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| 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 Chili Sauce?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 20 g | 104 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 40 g | 208 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 520 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 120 g | 624 kcal |
Calculated from 520 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Butter Chili Sauce
What is Butter Chili Sauce used for?
Butter Chili Sauce is used as a warm finishing sauce for savory dishes. Spoon it over dumplings, grilled meat, roasted vegetables, or soup just before serving so its buttery, spicy flavor stays noticeable.
Is Butter Chili Sauce the same as chili oil?
No, Butter Chili Sauce is not the same as chili oil. It uses butter as its base, so it tastes richer and firms up when chilled; chili oil is made with oil and generally stays liquid in the refrigerator.
How do you keep the chili flakes from burning in Butter Chili Sauce?
Keep the heat low and stir the chili flakes into melted butter briefly, or add them after taking the pan off the heat. Burnt flakes can make Butter Chili Sauce taste bitter rather than pleasantly spicy.
Can Butter Chili Sauce be made with salted butter?
Yes, salted butter works in Butter Chili Sauce. Taste the finished sauce before adding any extra salt, especially if you plan to serve it with salty cheese, seasoned meat, or another salty dish.
How spicy is Butter Chili Sauce?
Butter Chili Sauce can be mild or quite hot, depending on the chili flakes used and how much you add. Start with a small amount, taste the melted butter, and stir in more flakes if you want stronger heat.
Can you put Butter Chili Sauce on eggs?
Yes, Butter Chili Sauce makes a flavorful topping for fried or scrambled eggs. Drizzle it on just before eating; heating the sauce with the eggs for too long can scorch the chili flakes.
How long does Butter Chili Sauce last in the fridge?
Butter Chili Sauce keeps for a few days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Use a clean spoon each time, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes; reheat only the portion you plan to use.
Can Butter Chili Sauce be made in the microwave?
Yes, you can make Butter Chili Sauce in the microwave by melting the butter in short bursts and stirring in the chili flakes. Avoid overheating the butter, and mix the sauce between bursts so it heats evenly.
Does Butter Chili Sauce need to be served hot?
Butter Chili Sauce is best served warm, when the butter is melted and easy to drizzle. It can be served after cooling, but it will thicken or firm up and may need gentle reheating.
Can you add garlic to Butter Chili Sauce?
Yes, garlic is a common addition to Butter Chili Sauce. Briefly soften finely chopped garlic in the melted butter before adding the chili flakes, and keep the heat low to prevent the garlic from burning.
Butter Chili Sauce Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
97.5µg · 11% DV
Vitamin E
0.33mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.38µg · 1% DV
B12
0.02µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
18mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
2.7mg · 0% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Selenium
0.18µg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
6.75mg · 0% DV
Butter Chili Sauce Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Butter Chili Sauce
To burn the 78 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g):
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Walking (5 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 Butter Chili Sauce?
Butter Chili Sauce is made by warming chili flakes in melted butter, then spooning the fragrant mixture over hot food. The flakes tint the butter and lend it a gentle, sometimes quite lively heat; the texture stays smooth and pourable, with little flecks of chili throughout. It is a simple finishing sauce rather than a dish to eat on its own.
In Turkey, this combination is commonly served over foods such as mantı, eggs, soup and kebabs, and it also works as a dip for bread. It is rich in fat—520 calories per 100 g—so a small spoonful can add plenty of flavor. Use it sparingly over vegetables, beans or grains, or loosen the serving with a little cooking liquid for a lighter coating.
How Nutritious Is Butter Chili Sauce?
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 Chili Sauce 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 Chili Sauce Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Butter Chili Sauce Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Butter Chili Sauce Fat Profile
SATURATED
5.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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