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Tomato and red pepper breakfast sauce with olive oil
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 tablespoon (medium) of Thracian-style breakfast sauce (15 g) has 9 calories. That works out to 63 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 7.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
63
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
7.6g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
3.4g
· 4% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 8% · Fat 46%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
48mg · 53% DV
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
Vitamin E
1.7mg · 11% DV
Vitamin A
73µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Sodium
410mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
286mg · 8% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
34mg · 5% DV
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 63 calories in 100 g:
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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.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ 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
SATURATED
0.49g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.35g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.7:1).
It can be spread on bread, served alongside cheese and olives, or paired with eggs. It also works as a sandwich condiment in place of ketchup or mayonnaise.
Yes, jarred versions are generally ready to eat. Once opened, follow the storage and use-by instructions on the label.
Stir a small amount into an omelette or serve it beside fried, boiled, or scrambled eggs. Eggs provide a mild base for the sauce's tomato and pepper flavour.
Heat varies by brand and by the type of pepper used, so it is not always hot. People sensitive to spice should check for hot pepper or chilli in the ingredient list.
Keep it refrigerated with the lid tightly closed after opening. Use a clean, dry spoon each time and consume it within the period stated by the manufacturer.
It can be frozen, though it may become more watery or change texture after thawing. Freezing it in small portions avoids thawing more than you need.
The balance of tomatoes, vinegar, lemon, peppers, and salt differs between recipes. As a processed product, its seasoning and salt level may be quite different from a homemade sauce.
No. Both may feature tomato and pepper flavours, but menemen is a freshly cooked hot dish, often made with eggs, while breakfast sauce is usually a concentrated, ready-to-use jarred condiment.
People with reflux or a sensitive stomach may find spicy, acidic, or heavily seasoned versions uncomfortable. Young children may also prefer a mild version, introduced in a small amount.
Check the ingredient order, salt content, added sugar, type of peppers, preservatives, and allergen statements. Recipes vary widely among processed sauces, so the name alone does not reveal the full ingredient profile.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.