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Rich butter-based sauce with pepper paste
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Butter pepper paste sauce (15 g) has 47 calories. That works out to 312 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.3 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 4.4 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 63 µg of Vitamin A covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
47
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
1.3g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
4.4g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 11% · Protein 3% · Fat 86%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.4 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.73 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 96 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 5 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 25 g | 78 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 234 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 240 g | 749 kcal |
Calculated from 312 calories per 100 g.
Butter pepper paste sauce is made by gently cooking pepper paste in melted butter, often with a little water and seasoning. The paste gives it a concentrated pepper flavor, while the butter makes it rich and smooth.
Melt butter over low heat, stir in pepper paste, and cook briefly until fragrant. Add a splash of water if you want a looser sauce. Avoid high heat, which can scorch the paste or separate the butter.
Butter pepper paste sauce works well over pasta, dumplings, noodles, and grains such as bulgur. It can also accompany yogurt-based dishes; add it gradually because pepper paste can bring both strong flavor and saltiness.
Yes, Butter pepper paste sauce can coat pasta, but it is concentrated rather than a large-volume tomato-style sauce. Stir in a little pasta cooking water to loosen it and help it cling evenly to the noodles.
No, Butter pepper paste sauce is not the same as harissa. Its defining ingredients are butter and pepper paste, while harissa is a North African chile paste seasoned with its own blend of spices and typically contains no butter.
Yes, sweet pepper paste makes Butter pepper paste sauce milder while keeping its pepper flavor. For more heat, use hot pepper paste or blend a little hot paste into the sweet version, tasting as you go.
Butter pepper paste sauce can look oily if the butter gets too hot or the paste has not mixed in well. Take it off the heat, whisk in a small splash of warm water, and keep stirring until it comes together.
Store Butter pepper paste sauce in a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator and use it within a few days. Always scoop it out with a clean utensil, and discard it if you notice mold or an off smell.
Yes, Butter pepper paste sauce can be frozen in small portions so you can thaw only what you need. Thaw it in the refrigerator, then warm it gently while stirring; the butter may need to be mixed back in.
Yes, Butter pepper paste sauce can be spooned over fried or scrambled eggs for a savory, peppery finish. Add it sparingly at first, since the paste may already be salty and the butter makes the topping rich.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
63µg · 7% DV
Vitamin C
2.7mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.32mg · 2% DV
Vitamin K
1.35µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
96mg · 4% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
36mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Butter pepper paste sauce is made by briefly cooking pepper paste in butter, a simple preparation associated with Turkish home cooking. The paste may be sweet or more pungent, while the butter gives the sauce a glossy finish and rounds out its flavour.
Serve it warm over Turkish dumplings or noodles, or spoon a little onto bulgur, vegetables or soup. It is rich and concentrated, so a small amount can bring plenty of flavour; it also gets much of its energy from fat, with 29.4 g per 100 g. For a lighter sauce, use less butter and loosen the paste with a splash of water. It pairs especially well with garlicky yoghurt on dumplings.
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.
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.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.73g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.14g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.