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Tomato sauce
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 24 kcal —
- Protein 1.2 g 2%
- Carbohydrate 3.8 g 1%
- Fat 0.3 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 1.5 g 5%
- Sugars 3.6 g —
- Sodium 474 mg 21%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 22 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 7 mg 8%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.4 mg 10%
- Vitamin K 2.8 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 0.99 mg 6%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.31 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 9 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 9.9 mg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 14 mg 1%
- Iron 0.96 mg 5%
- Magnesium 15 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 27 mg 2%
- Potassium 297 mg 6%
- Zinc 0.22 mg 2%
- Copper 0.12 mg 13%
- Manganese 0.11 mg 5%
- Selenium 0.6 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 24 | 1.2 g | 3.8 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × cup | 245 g | 59 | 2.9 g | 9.3 g | 0.7 g |
| 2 × cup | 490 g | 118 | 5.9 g | 19 g | 1.5 g |
| ½ × cup | 122.5 g | 29 | 1.5 g | 4.7 g | 0.4 g |
| 3 × cup | 735 g | 176 | 8.8 g | 28 g | 2.2 g |
| 4 × cup | 980 g | 235 | 12 g | 37 g | 2.9 g |
Similar foods
- 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
- Tomato sauce with tidbitscanned, with tomato tidbits32 kcal / 100 g
- Tomato sauce for pizzacanned49 kcal / 100 g
- Tomato puree43 kcal / 100 g
- Tomato paste77 kcal / 100 g
- Canned tomatoesred, ripe, packed in tomato juice16 kcal / 100 g
- Pizza saucecanned, ready-to-serve54 kcal / 100 g
- Canned tomatoripe, peeled and ground36 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Tomato sauce
How can you make tomato sauce thicker without changing its flavour too much?
Simmer it uncovered over a low heat, stirring now and then, until excess water evaporates. For a quicker fix, stir in a little tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.
How long should you simmer tomato sauce for pasta?
A simple sauce needs about 15–20 minutes at a gentle simmer for the flavours to come together. Stir it occasionally and add a splash of pasta water if it becomes too thick.
How should you store leftover tomato sauce?
Cool it promptly, transfer it to a clean covered container and refrigerate; use within 3–4 days. Freeze portions in an airtight container for up to 3 months, then defrost in the fridge and reheat until steaming.
What goes well with tomato sauce besides pasta?
Use it as the base for shakshuka, pour it over meatballs, or spoon it onto aubergine before baking. It also works well on pizza, though pizza sauce is usually thicker and more concentrated.
Can you use canned tomatoes instead of tomato sauce?
Yes. Crush or blend canned tomatoes, then simmer them uncovered until they reach the thickness you need; a little tomato paste speeds up the thickening.
What is the difference between tomato sauce and tomato paste?
Tomato paste is much more concentrated, so it is thicker and has a stronger tomato flavour. Per 100 g, tomato paste has 82 kcal and 4.1 g fibre, compared with 24 kcal and 1.5 g fibre in tomato sauce.
Is tomato sauce the same as tomato ketchup?
No. Tomato sauce is generally used as a cooking ingredient, while ketchup is a sweet-and-tangy table condiment. Ketchup has 24.4 g sugars per 100 g, whereas tomato sauce has 3.6 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170054 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
