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A tangy, salty pickled sauce made with tomatoes and thin Kıl peppers.
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Tomato and Kıl pepper pickle sauce (15 g) has 4 calories. That works out to 28 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
4
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
0.8g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% 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 80% · Protein 20% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 4 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 1 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 8 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 17 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 28 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 240 g | 67 kcal |
Calculated from 28 calories per 100 g.
Tomato and Kıl pepper pickle sauce is a tangy, salty condiment made from tomatoes and slender Kıl peppers. Recipes may use vinegar or fermentation, so its acidity, texture, and storage needs can vary.
Tomato and Kıl pepper pickle sauce works as a relish with grilled meats, beans, rice, eggs, or sandwiches. Its sharp, salty flavor can dominate mild foods, so start with a small spoonful and add more to taste.
Chop ripe tomatoes and fresh Kıl peppers, then combine them with salt and the vinegar or brine specified in your recipe. Some versions ferment, while others rely on vinegar; follow the recipe’s preparation and storage directions.
Not always. Tomato and Kıl pepper pickle sauce can be made with vinegar, fermented in brine, or prepared using another pickling method. The ingredient list or recipe tells you which process was used; the name alone does not establish that it is fermented.
Keep Tomato and Kıl pepper pickle sauce refrigerated after opening and use a clean utensil each time. Homemade versions should not be assumed shelf-stable; follow the recipe’s storage instructions and discard the sauce if you see mold or signs of spoilage.
It can be mildly hot or quite spicy, depending on the peppers used and their proportion in the recipe. Kıl peppers are slender peppers, but the name alone does not guarantee a particular heat level; taste a little before serving.
Yes, Tomato and Kıl pepper pickle sauce can be stirred into cooked dishes, used in marinades, or served alongside food. Add it toward the end of cooking to preserve its tangy character, and taste before adding extra salt.
Bubbling can occur during active fermentation, but it does not by itself prove that the sauce is safe. If you notice mold, an unpleasant rotten smell, or other clear signs of spoilage, do not taste it; discard it.
Yes, but the flavor and texture will change. A thin green chili or another slender pepper can work; adjust the amount to its heat and chop it finely so it blends well with the tomatoes.
Use a smaller amount or mix the serving portion into a mild, unsalted food to soften its sharpness. Avoid adding water to the whole storage jar, since that can change the conditions that help preserve the sauce.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
2.1mg · 2% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
Vitamin A
6.3µg · 1% DV
Vitamin K
0.83µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
108mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 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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Tomato and Kıl pepper pickle sauce is a tangy, salty Turkish condiment made with tomatoes and slender Kıl peppers, a local thin-skinned pepper. The ingredients are chopped and pickled, with recipes varying from household to household; it may be spooned out as a chunky relish or served more like a sauce.
In Turkey, it can accompany bread and cheese at breakfast, sit alongside beans and other home-cooked dishes, or be served as part of a meze spread. Its bright acidity and gentle pepper heat perk up simple foods. It is low in calories—28 per 100 g—but has a pronounced salty, sour taste, so a modest spoonful is usually plenty. Try it with grilled vegetables, beans or plain yogurt.
Medium
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.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.