Prepared and Processed / Condiments and Sauces
Tomato paste
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 112kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 4.3 g/ 71g (6%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 23.4 g/ 348g (6%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B3 | 3.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (22%) source |
Vit C | 14 mg/ 70mg (20%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 53 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 65 mg/ 700mg (9%) |
Iron | 4.2 mg/ 12mg (35%) source |
Sodium | 894 mg/ 1500mg (59%) |
What is this food?
Tomato paste is a thick, concentrated paste made from cooked tomatoes. It’s usually used in small amounts to add rich tomato flavor and color to dishes like sauces, stews, and braises.
Why it matters to health
Tomato paste can help add fiber (about 4.6 g per 100 g) and natural sweetness (sugar is present, about 13.8 g per 100 g). It also has very little fat and no cholesterol. On the other hand, it can be high in sodium (about 894 mg per 100 g), especially if the paste is already salted or if you use a lot. Since it’s concentrated, the portion you use matters for keeping meals balanced.
Healthier tips
- Use a small portion (start with 1–2 tablespoons) and add water or broth to stretch the sauce.
- For lower sodium, choose no-salt-added tomato paste when available, or rinse/adjust if the product is very salty.
- Pair it with vegetables and lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, beans) so your 3 meals and 1–2 snacks stay balanced.
- Balance the meal: if the sauce is tomato-based, keep the rest of the plate lighter on salty condiments (soy sauce, bagoong, patis) to avoid sodium stacking.
Common Filipino dishes
Menudo, Afritada, Caldereta, Spaghetti sauce, Tinola with tomato-based sauce, Beef mechado
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