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Tomato filo cup Calories
Crisp filo pastry cup with a savory tomato filling
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Tomato filo cup (45 g) has 86 calories. That works out to 190 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.5 g of carbs, 1.7 g of protein, 3.7 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B1 covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Tomato filo cup Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g
86
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
11.5g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.7g
· 3% DV
Fat
3.7g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 8% · Fat 39%
Tomato filo cup nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (45 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 86 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.7 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.59 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 140 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Tomato filo cup?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 45 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 25 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 67 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 65 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 85 g | 162 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 171 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 190 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 135 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 135 g | 257 kcal |
Calculated from 190 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tomato filo cup
How do you make a tomato filo cup?
A tomato filo cup is made by layering filo pastry in a small muffin tin or similar mold, shaping it into a cup, and baking it with savory tomato filling. Lightly brushing the pastry with oil helps the layers crisp and release from the mold.
What goes in the filling of a tomato filo cup?
A tomato filo cup usually has chopped tomatoes, onion, and seasonings in its filling. You can add peppers, olives, or cheese, too. Cook down watery tomatoes before filling the pastry so their juices do not soak through the base.
How do you keep a tomato filo cup from getting soggy?
Keep a tomato filo cup crisp by reducing excess liquid in the filling and adding it shortly before serving. Let the cooked filling cool before spooning it into the pastry, since hot, wet filling softens filo quickly.
Can you make tomato filo cups ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the pastry cups and tomato filling ahead, but store them separately. Fill the cups close to serving time to preserve their crisp texture; assembled tomato filo cups soften as the filling releases moisture.
What is the difference between a tomato filo cup and a tomato tart?
A tomato filo cup is baked in a small mold so the pastry forms an individual, open cup around its filling. A tomato tart is usually baked as a flat or shallow pie, often with a single pastry base rather than crisp, layered filo sides.
Can you use puff pastry instead of filo for a tomato filo cup?
Yes, puff pastry can replace filo in a tomato filo cup, but the result will be thicker and more buttery rather than thin and crisp. Use a small amount of filling, since puff pastry rises and a wet tomato mixture can prevent its base from cooking through.
What cheese goes well in a tomato filo cup?
Feta, goat cheese, and grated hard cheese all pair well with the tomato filling in a tomato filo cup. Feta adds a salty, tangy flavor, while grated cheese melts and browns; taste the filling before adding extra salt.
Can you freeze tomato filo cups?
Yes, tomato filo cups can be frozen, though the pastry may lose some crispness after thawing. For a better texture, freeze the baked empty cups and the filling separately, then re-crisp the cups in the oven and fill them after thawing.
How should you reheat a tomato filo cup?
Reheat a tomato filo cup in an oven or toaster oven so the pastry can crisp again. A microwave warms it quickly but tends to make filo soft. If the cup is already filled, heat it just until the center is warm.
What can you serve with a tomato filo cup?
Serve a tomato filo cup as a starter or light lunch with a green salad, soup, or a simple yogurt dip. Its crisp pastry and savory filling work well alongside fresh, cool sides rather than another rich pastry dish.
Tomato filo cup Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
B3
0.95mg · 6% DV
Folate
17.1µg · 4% DV
Vitamin E
0.63mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
4.5µg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.17mg · 7% DV
Sodium
140mg · 6% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
77mg · 2% DV
Tomato filo cup Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Tomato filo cup
To burn the 86 calories in 1 piece (medium) (45 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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.
What is Tomato filo cup?
A Tomato filo cup is a small savoury pastry made by shaping thin sheets of dough into a cup and filling it with tomato. The edges bake crisp while the centre stays softer, with the tomato bringing a juicy, gently tangy contrast to the mild pastry. The name suggests filo, while the Turkish version is commonly made with thin yufka.
Serve one as a snack, a starter, or part of a brunch or party spread; it is easy to eat warm or at room temperature. Its nutritional character comes mainly from the pastry, so it provides more carbohydrate and fat than protein. For a lighter plate, use only a little oil and pair the cup with a fresh salad or other vegetables.
How Nutritious Is Tomato filo cup?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Tomato filo cup Processed?
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.
Does Tomato filo cup Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Tomato filo cup Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Tomato filo cup Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.59g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.71g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.99g
Omega 6:3 ratio 47.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (47.5:1).
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