Piri-Piri Sauce

Piri Piri sauce is a spicy chili sauce made from African bird’s eye chilies, garlic, lemon, vinegar, and oil. It’s fiery, tangy, and commonly used to marinate chicken, seafood, or vegetables.

10

1 tbsp

(15 ml)

CAL

E

Nutri-Score

Low in fat, and cholesterol, while rich in vitamin C and potassium.

Value per 100 ml & per cup (240ml):

65 kcal | 160 kcal

Protein

1 gram | 2 grams

Fats

4 grams | 10 grams

Carbohydrates

7 grams | 17 grams

Fiber

2 grams | 5 grams

Vitamins & Nutrients

Vitamin C: Boosts immunity and supports skin health.
Vitamin A: Supports vision and immune function.
Potassium: Helps regulate fluid balance and muscle function.
Iron: Supports oxygen transport and energy production.

Satiety and Feelings

Piri Piri sauce is very low in calories, so it doesn’t contribute much to fullness, but its spicy, tangy flavor enhances appetite and taste satisfaction.

What does 100 ml look like?

About 7 tablespoons or roughly one small ladle scoop.

What does 2000 | 2500 calories look like?

About 220 tablespoons (3.3 liters).

Daily Value per 100 milliliters %

Vitamin C

50%

Vitamin A

15%

Potassium

10%

Iron

5%

Fiber

10%

Protein

2%

Sodium (Salt)

5%

Carbohydrates

5%

Total Fat

5%

Saturated Fat

1%

Cholesterol

0%

Sugar

5%

Calories

1%

Did you know?

Piri Piri means “pepper-pepper” in Swahili, referring to the African bird’s eye chili.
The sauce was popularized by Portuguese explorers in Africa, especially in Mozambique and Angola.
It’s traditionally used to marinate chicken, giving it a fiery and tangy flavor.