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Tomato Sauce Şakşuka Calories
Vegetable-rich, fiber-containing olive-oil meze
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Tomato Sauce Şakşuka (180 g) has 218 calories. That works out to 121 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.3 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 16.9 g of fat and 5.2 g of fiber. Its 36.9 mg of Vitamin C covers 41% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Tomato Sauce Şakşuka Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
218
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
15.3g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
16.9g
· 22% DV
Fiber
5.2g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 27% · Protein 5% · Fat 68%
Tomato Sauce Şakşuka nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (180 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 218 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.9 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 428 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
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 Serving of Tomato Sauce Şakşuka?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 218 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 40 g | 48 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 121 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 220 g | 266 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 250 g | 303 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 363 kcal |
Calculated from 121 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tomato Sauce Şakşuka
What is tomato sauce şakşuka made of?
Tomato sauce şakşuka is a Turkish meze made with eggplant and a tomato-based sauce, often flavored with garlic. Some versions also include potatoes or peppers. It is usually served cold or at room temperature, unlike egg-based shakshuka dishes.
How do you make tomato sauce şakşuka?
To make tomato sauce şakşuka, cut the vegetables into bite-size pieces and traditionally fry them separately until tender and browned. Drain off excess oil, arrange the vegetables, and spoon tomato sauce over them. You can also gently mix the sauce through before serving.
Can you make tomato sauce şakşuka without frying the eggplant?
Yes, you can roast or air-fry the eggplant for tomato sauce şakşuka instead of deep-frying it. Lightly coat the pieces with olive oil and cook until tender and browned. The result is less oily, though it will not have quite the same fried texture.
Is tomato sauce şakşuka the same as shakshuka with eggs?
No, Turkish tomato sauce şakşuka is an eggplant-based vegetable meze, while shakshuka with eggs is a dish of eggs cooked in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. The similar names refer to different dishes, so check which style a recipe describes.
Is tomato sauce şakşuka served hot or cold?
Tomato sauce şakşuka is most often served cold or at room temperature as a meze. Chilling gives the tomato sauce time to flavor the vegetables. You can serve it warm too, but that is less typical for a Turkish meze spread.
What do you serve with tomato sauce şakşuka?
Serve tomato sauce şakşuka with crusty bread, other mezze, or as a side with grilled vegetables and rice. It is also commonly paired with yogurt, though that is not vegan. For a plant-based spread, offer hummus or another dairy-free dip.
How do you make the tomato sauce for tomato sauce şakşuka?
For tomato sauce şakşuka, cook chopped or grated tomatoes with olive oil and garlic until the tomatoes soften and the sauce thickens. Season with salt to taste, then let the sauce cool slightly before spooning it over the cooked vegetables.
How long does tomato sauce şakşuka last in the fridge?
Tomato sauce şakşuka generally keeps for 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate leftovers promptly rather than leaving them out after a meal. Discard the dish if it develops an unusual smell or appearance.
Can you make tomato sauce şakşuka ahead of time?
Yes, tomato sauce şakşuka can be made a day ahead, and resting lets the sauce flavor the vegetables. For the best texture, store the cooked vegetables and sauce separately and combine them before serving. Serve chilled or let the dish come to room temperature.
Can you freeze tomato sauce şakşuka?
Yes, you can freeze tomato sauce şakşuka, but thawed eggplant may become softer and less appealing. Freeze it in an airtight container, ideally with the vegetables and sauce stored separately. Thaw it in the refrigerator and serve it as a cooked dish rather than expecting its original meze texture.
Tomato Sauce Şakşuka Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin C
36.9mg · 41% DV
Vitamin K
28.08µg · 23% DV
Vitamin E
2.79mg · 19% DV
B6
0.29mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Sodium
428mg · 19% DV
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
482mg · 14% DV
Tomato Sauce Şakşuka Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Tomato Sauce Şakşuka
To burn the 218 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 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 Sauce Şakşuka?
Tomato sauce şakşuka is a Turkish meze, usually made with fried eggplant and peppers coated in a garlicky tomato sauce. Some home versions include potato, and the vegetables may be cut or cooked differently from one cook to another. It is distinct from the egg-based shakshuka often served for breakfast.
Serve it chilled or at room temperature, with bread or alongside other small plates; it also makes a good partner for grilled food. It brings vegetables and fibre to the table, while the oil used in frying makes it more substantial than a fresh salad. For a lighter version, roast the vegetables instead.
How Nutritious Is Tomato Sauce Şakşuka?
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 Sauce Şakşuka Processed?
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.
Does Tomato Sauce Şakşuka Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Tomato Sauce Şakşuka Good For?
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
Tomato Sauce Şakşuka Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
11.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.11g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.5:1).
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