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Tomato sauce
Calories & nutrition facts
canned, no salt added
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 11 mg 0%
- 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
- Pasta with tomato sauceno meat, canned71 kcal / 100 g
- Mushroom tomato saucecanned, with mushrooms35 kcal / 100 g
- Onion tomato saucecanned, with onions42 kcal / 100 g
- Tomato sauce with tidbitscanned, with tomato tidbits32 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable tomato saucecanned, with onions, green peppers, and celery41 kcal / 100 g
- Tomato juicecanned, without salt added17 kcal / 100 g
- Tomato paste77 kcal / 100 g
- Canned tomatoesred, ripe, packed in tomato juice, no salt added16 kcal / 100 g
- Pizza saucecanned, ready-to-serve54 kcal / 100 g
- Whole tomato juicecanned in tomato juice, no added salt, undrained19 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Tomato sauce
How do you make a quick tomato sauce from tinned tomatoes?
Soften chopped onion in olive oil, add crushed tomatoes, then simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes until thick. Stir occasionally and add garlic or herbs near the end so they do not catch.
What can you make with tomato sauce besides pasta?
Use it as a pizza base, simmer eggs in it for shakshuka, or spoon it over meatballs. It also works in baked aubergine dishes and as a base for tomato soup.
Can you use tomato sauce instead of passata?
Usually: tomato sauce is often already seasoned and may be thicker, while passata is sieved tomatoes with no added seasoning. If substituting passata for sauce, season it and simmer until it reaches the thickness you want.
How long does tomato sauce keep after opening?
Keep it covered in the fridge and use it within 3–4 days. For longer storage, freeze it in small portions and thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Can you freeze tomato sauce?
Yes. Cool it promptly, portion it into airtight containers, leaving a little room for expansion, and freeze. Thaw in the fridge, then reheat until steaming hot, stirring well.
How much tomato sauce is a typical serving?
A serving with pasta is often about 125 g, or several spoonfuls. That amount provides 24 kcal.
Is tomato sauce lower in energy than tomato paste?
Yes: tomato sauce has 24 kcal per 100 g, compared with 82 kcal in tomato paste. Paste is more concentrated, so recipes usually need less of it.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169074 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
