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Protein- and calcium-rich yogurt dip with hot pepper
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Yogurt with hot pepper (60 g) has 47 calories. That works out to 78 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.1 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 10.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 60 g
47
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
3.1g
· 1% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
2.6g
· 3% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 27% · Protein 22% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.62 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.1 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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) | 60 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 23 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 75 g | 59 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 120 g | 94 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 122.5 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 245 g | 191 kcal |
Calculated from 78 calories per 100 g.
Mix plain yogurt with finely chopped hot pepper, or with roasted or sautéed pepper that has cooled. Add salt to taste; garlic and a little olive oil are optional. Chilling it briefly helps the flavors come together.
Serve yogurt with hot pepper as a cold dip or meze alongside grilled meat, kebabs, roasted vegetables, or warm flatbread. Its cool, tangy yogurt balances rich or spicy main dishes, so it works well on a sharing table.
Fresh hot peppers such as cayenne-type or long green peppers work well in yogurt with hot pepper. Their heat varies, so taste a small piece first and adjust how much you use; roasted peppers give a softer, sweeter flavor.
No, cooking the peppers is optional for yogurt with hot pepper. Raw peppers keep a crisp texture and sharper bite, while roasting or sautéing softens them and adds a rounder flavor. Let cooked peppers cool before mixing them in.
Use less pepper and remove its seeds and inner membranes to make yogurt with hot pepper milder. You can also stir in more plain yogurt; taste the pepper before mixing because heat varies from one pepper to another.
Yes, Greek yogurt works well in yogurt with hot pepper and makes the dip thicker and richer. If it is too stiff to mix easily, loosen it with a spoonful of plain yogurt or a small splash of water.
Yes, dried chilies can be used in yogurt with hot pepper. Soften them briefly in warm water or warm them gently in oil, then let them cool before mixing them into the yogurt so the dip does not become runny.
No, yogurt with hot pepper is not necessarily the same as raita. Raita commonly includes ingredients such as cucumber, herbs, or spices, while this dip centers on hot pepper; recipes and seasonings vary by household.
Yes, you can make yogurt with hot pepper a few hours ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. If using cooked peppers, cool them first; stir the dip before serving because some liquid may separate.
Keep yogurt with hot pepper covered and refrigerated, and eat it within a few days. Avoid leaving it at room temperature for a long time; discard it if its smell, color, or appearance becomes unusual.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
10.8mg · 12% DV
B12
0.25µg · 10% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B5
0.23mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
67mg · 10% DV
Calcium
87mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
132mg · 4% DV
Selenium
1.86µg · 3% DV
Sodium
29mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 47 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (60 g):
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Yogurt with hot pepper is a simple yogurt dip or side, made by stirring chopped or crushed hot pepper into yogurt. The pepper may be fresh, roasted or briefly cooked, so the heat and texture vary with the preparation. It is familiar in Turkish home cooking, where cool yogurt often balances the sharpness of pepper.
Serve it chilled as part of a meze spread, alongside grilled dishes, or with bread for dipping. Its creamy, tangy base softens the pepper’s bite, while the yogurt contributes protein and calcium; it is not especially filling on its own. For a lighter accompaniment, choose plain yogurt and keep added oil modest.
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 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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not 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
1.62g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.66g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.09g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.