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Butter-based, low-carb sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Butter pepper sauce (30 g) has 156 calories. That works out to 520 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.4 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 16.5 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 126 µg of Vitamin A covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 30 g
156
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
1.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
16.5g
· 21% 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 4% · Protein 1% · Fat 95%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 156 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.5 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 10.2 g | 51% |
| Trans fat | 0.48 g | |
| Sodium | 126 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 20 g | 104 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 208 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 45 g | 234 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (small) | 60 g | 312 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 520 kcal |
| ½ cup (large) | 120 g | 624 kcal |
Calculated from 520 calories per 100 g.
Butter pepper sauce is typically made by melting butter and flavoring it with pepper; recipes may use black pepper, chilli flakes, or fresh peppers. Some versions add cream or other ingredients, so the name does not describe one fixed recipe.
To make butter pepper sauce for steak, melt butter gently, stir in crushed black pepper or chilli, and spoon it over the cooked steak. Keep the heat low so the butter and spices do not scorch.
Yes, butter pepper sauce works on pasta, especially when tossed with a little pasta cooking water so it coats the noodles. Add it just before serving; the sauce is rich, so a modest amount is usually enough to flavor a portion.
Keep butter pepper sauce over low heat and add ground spices after taking the pan off the burner. Butter solids and ground pepper can scorch quickly, making the sauce smell burnt and taste bitter.
Use cracked black pepper for a sharp, aromatic sauce, or chilli flakes for heat. Fresh bell peppers create a sweeter, chunkier butter pepper sauce, so cook them until tender before adding or finishing with the butter.
Butter pepper sauce also pairs well with chicken, eggs, roasted vegetables, and plain potatoes. Its buttery richness suits simply cooked foods, while the pepper gives them a stronger, savory finish.
Yes, butter pepper sauce can be made without cream; melted butter and pepper are enough for a simple version. Cream belongs to some richer pepper-sauce recipes, but it is not essential to a butter-based sauce.
Yes, you can make butter pepper sauce ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container. Reheat it gently in a pan, stirring as it warms; avoid boiling, which can make the butter separate or scorch.
Butter pepper sauce keeps for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Chill it promptly after serving and use a clean spoon to take out portions.
Yes, butter pepper sauce can be frozen, although thawing may leave it separated or grainy. Freeze it in small portions, thaw it in the refrigerator, then warm it slowly while stirring to bring the sauce back together.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
126µg · 14% DV
Vitamin C
5.4mg · 6% DV
Vitamin E
0.48mg · 3% DV
B12
0.06µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
126mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
9.6mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
42mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Butter pepper sauce is made by cooking peppers in butter; its heat and texture depend on the peppers used. Sweet peppers give it a mellow flavour, while hot varieties make it punchier. Garlic or other seasonings can be added, and the sauce is easy to adapt to what is on hand.
Serve it spooned over eggs, grilled meat or vegetables, or use a little to finish potatoes and other savoury dishes. It is rich and buttery, with very little carbohydrate compared with its fat content: 100 g contains 55 g of fat. Because the flavour is concentrated, a small serving can go a long way; pair it with fresh vegetables or a leaner main for a more balanced plate.
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 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.
Contains these allergens:
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
SATURATED
10.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.