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Cooked tomato and pepper breakfast spread
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Tomato Breakfast Mix (40 g) has 27 calories. That works out to 68 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.7 g of carbs, 0.6 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 9.6 mg of Vitamin C covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 40 g
27
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
2.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fat
1.7g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 38% · Protein 8% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 27 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 124 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 40 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 14 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 60 g | 41 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 200 g | 136 kcal |
Calculated from 68 calories per 100 g.
Tomato Breakfast Mix is a cooked tomato-and-pepper spread served at breakfast, often with bread. Depending on the recipe, it may also include olive oil, onion, garlic, or spices.
Cook chopped or grated tomatoes with chopped peppers in a pan until soft and thickened. Stir occasionally so the mixture does not stick, and season it to taste; the exact ingredients vary by recipe.
Tomato Breakfast Mix is commonly eaten with bread or toast, either as a spread or alongside other breakfast foods. You can also serve it as a dip or spoon it over eggs.
No. Menemen is made by cooking eggs with tomatoes and peppers, while Tomato Breakfast Mix is usually prepared as an egg-free spread. You can add eggs when serving, but that makes the dish more like menemen.
Yes. Warm Tomato Breakfast Mix in a pan and crack eggs into it, or serve the eggs separately. If you cook the eggs directly in the tomato-and-pepper mixture, the result is similar to menemen.
Yes, Tomato Breakfast Mix can be eaten cold, especially as a bread spread or dip. Keep it refrigerated between servings, and avoid leaving it at room temperature for an extended period.
Tomato Breakfast Mix generally keeps for 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Chill it promptly after cooking, and discard it if you notice mold, an unusual smell, or other signs of spoilage.
Yes. Cool Tomato Breakfast Mix, divide it into portions, and freeze it in airtight containers. Thaw it in the refrigerator, then reheat it in a pan; the texture may be a little softer after thawing.
It can be preserved for winter only with a tested canning method suited to the recipe. Do not store homemade Tomato Breakfast Mix at room temperature in sealed jars unless it has been safely processed; freezing is a simpler option.
Use mild peppers and leave out chili flakes or other hot seasonings. If the finished mixture is too spicy, stir in more cooked tomato to soften the heat and serve it with bread or another mild accompaniment.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
9.6mg · 11% DV
Vitamin E
0.54mg · 4% DV
Vitamin K
3.4µg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
124mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
98mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 27 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (40 g):
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Tomato breakfast mix is a Turkish-style cooked spread made with tomatoes and peppers. Home recipes vary: it may be saucy enough to spoon onto a plate or cooked down until it sits neatly on bread.
Its soft texture balances the gentle acidity of cooked tomatoes with the sweetness of peppers. In Turkey, it is commonly served at breakfast with bread, eggs or olives, and tea; elsewhere, it also works as a simple toast topping or a side for a brunch spread. The vegetables give it a lighter profile than many richer breakfast spreads, with 68 calories per 100 g. For a lighter version, use a modest amount of oil and serve it with whole-grain bread.
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.
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
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.23g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 30:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (30:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.