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Tomato paste
Calories & nutrition facts
canned, without salt added
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 82 kcal —
- Protein 4.3 g 9%
- Carbohydrate 15 g 5%
- Fat 0.5 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 1%
- Fibre 4.1 g 15%
- Sugars 12 g —
- Sodium 59 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 76 µg 8%
- Vitamin C 21.9 mg 24%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 4.3 mg 29%
- Vitamin K 11.4 µg 10%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.15 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 3.1 mg 19%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.14 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.22 mg 13%
- Folate (B9) 12 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 38.5 mg 7%
Minerals
- Calcium 36 mg 3%
- Iron 3 mg 17%
- Magnesium 42 mg 10%
- Phosphorus 83 mg 7%
- Potassium 1014 mg 22%
- Zinc 0.63 mg 6%
- Copper 0.37 mg 41%
- Manganese 0.3 mg 13%
- Selenium 5.3 µg 10%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 82 | 4.3 g | 15 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 × cup | 66 g | 54 | 2.9 g | 9.8 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 16 g | 13 | 0.7 g | 2.4 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × can (6 oz) | 170 g | 139 | 7.3 g | 25 g | 0.8 g |
| 2 × cup | 132 g | 108 | 5.7 g | 20 g | 0.6 g |
| ½ × cup | 33 g | 27 | 1.4 g | 4.9 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 × cup | 198 g | 162 | 8.6 g | 29 g | 0.9 g |
| 4 × cup | 264 g | 216 | 11 g | 39 g | 1.2 g |
Similar foods
- Tomato puree43 kcal / 100 g
- Tomato saucecanned24 kcal / 100 g
- Canned tomatoesred, ripe, packed in tomato juice, no salt added16 kcal / 100 g
- Concentrated tomato pureeindustrialized62 kcal / 100 g
- Canned tomatoripe, peeled and ground36 kcal / 100 g
- Tomatoesred, ripe, cooked18 kcal / 100 g
- Crushed canned tomato32 kcal / 100 g
- Mushroom tomato saucecanned, with mushrooms35 kcal / 100 g
- Onion tomato saucecanned, with onions42 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable tomato saucecanned, with onions, green peppers, and celery41 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Tomato paste
How do you use tomato paste in a sauce?
Stir it into the softened onion and garlic and fry for 1–2 minutes before adding liquid. This cooks off its raw, metallic edge and gives the sauce a deeper flavour.
How much tomato paste should you use in a recipe?
Start with a tablespoon for a sauce serving about four people, then add more if you want a stronger, more savoury tomato flavour. Fry it briefly before adding stock, water or other liquid.
Can you use tomato paste instead of tomato purée?
In British food terminology, tomato purée usually means the thick, concentrated product also called tomato paste elsewhere, so they can generally be swapped like for like. Don’t confuse either with passata, which is much thinner.
What can you use instead of tomato paste?
Use tomato purée or concentrated tomato purée in the same amount. Passata or tinned tomatoes are less concentrated, so simmer them until thick; they add more liquid and may need longer cooking.
How should you store tomato paste after opening?
Transfer leftover paste from a tin to a clean, covered container and refrigerate it; use it within a few days. For longer storage, freeze tablespoon-sized portions and add them straight to a pan from frozen.
Which dishes use tomato paste?
It is a handy flavour base for bolognese, chilli con carne, stews and soups. You can also mix a little into gravy or rub it over meat or vegetables before roasting.
Does tomato paste count as a source of fibre?
Yes. A tablespoon (16 g) provides 0.7 g of fibre.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170459 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
