⏱ 30 min totalEggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Per 1 serving · 474 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein18g23% of calories
- Carbs19g24% of calories
- Fat19g53% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (474 g) has 307 calories, with 18 g of protein, 19 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in protein (35% DV), dietary fiber (24% DV) and Vitamin A (37% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 56%, 23% and 139% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein35%
- Dietary fiber24%
- Vitamin A37%
- Vitamin C132%
- Vitamin E34%
- Vitamin K39%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin D15%
- Niacin18%
- Calcium17%
- Potassium19%
- Magnesium14%
- Zinc19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium56%
- Saturated fat23%
- Cholesterol139%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ tbsp Olive oil
½ medium Red bell pepper
½ pepper Jalapeno peppers
¼ medium Onion
1 ¼ cloves, minced Garlic
½ tsp, ground Cumin seed- 🥄⅛ tbsp Salt
¾ tbsp Tomato paste
⅞ cup Tomatoes- 🥄⅛ cup Water
2 extra large Egg
½ tbsp Parsley
Directions
- 1
Remove seeds from bell peppers and chop. Chop jalapeños and set aside.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers, jalapeños, onion, garlic, cumin, and 3/4 tsp of the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent, about 7 minutes.
- 3
Add the tomato paste and mix well. Add canned tomatoes with their liquid and 1/2 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a low boil, then simmer for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
- 4
Using the back of a large spoon, make divots in the tomato sauce for the eggs. Carefully crack each egg into each space without stirring.
- 5
Cover the skillet and simmer for about 8 minutes or until the eggs are cooked to your preference. Sprinkle eggs with the remaining salt, freshly ground pepper, and chopped fresh parsley.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (474 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 337 μg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 119 mg | 132% |
| Vitamin D | 2 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 5 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin K | 47 μg | 39% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 107% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 51% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 62% |
| Folate (B9) | 108 μg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 41% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 44% |
| Choline | 354 mg | 64% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 172 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 913 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 58 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 307 mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 37 μg | 68% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 20 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,736 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 12 μg | — |
| Fructose | 5 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 5 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 8,779 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 179 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 2 μg | — |
Burning 307 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 58minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 37minCycling (moderate)
- 26minRunning (6 mph)
- 43minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce?
One serving of Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce (1 serving) has 307 calories, which works out to 65 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce high in protein?
It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (35% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 23% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 12 g of net carbs and 24% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce?
1288 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce?
11 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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