How many calories are in shito?
1 tablespoon (about 15 g) of shito has about 100 calories. A dark, spicy pepper sauce made from dried pepper, dried fish or shrimp, onions and plenty of oil. Served with almost everything.
Also called black pepper sauce, shitor, Ghana hot pepper sauce, shito sauce.
- Protein
- 1 g · 4%
- Carbs
- 1 g · 4%
- Fat
- 10 g · 92%
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 300 mg
- Glycaemic impact
- Low
What it does well
- Adds lots of flavour in small amounts
- Dried fish adds a little protein
Worth watching
- Very high in oil
- Salt and stock cubes add sodium
- Easy to add several spoonfuls
How to make it lighter
- Use one teaspoon instead of several spoonfuls
- Drain excess oil before serving
- Use fresh pepper sauce as an alternative
This is general nutrition information, not medical advice. Numbers are estimates that vary by recipe and portion. If you are managing a health condition, talk to your doctor or a dietitian before changing your diet.
Often eaten with shito
Questions people ask
How many calories are in shito?
One tablespoon (about 15 g) has roughly 100 calories, mostly from oil. Recipes vary.
Is shito good for weight loss?
It is calorie-dense, so small amounts are best. A teaspoon adds lots of flavour.
Is shito okay for high blood pressure?
Shito can be salty, so small amounts are sensible. Ask a doctor or dietitian about your sodium target.
Guides
- ConditionsCutting Salt and Stock Cubes for Healthier Blood PressurePractical ways to cut salt and stock cubes in Ghanaian cooking without losing flavour, to support healthier blood pressure for the whole family.
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