Prepared and Processed / Condiments and Sauces
Tomato sauce
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 45kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 0.9 g/ 71g (1%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 10 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B3 | 0.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 12 mg/ 70mg (17%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 36 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 21 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 0.8 mg/ 12mg (6%) |
Sodium | 658 mg/ 1500mg (43%) |
What is this food?
Tomato sauce is a cooked sauce made mainly from tomatoes, often used to add flavor to meals like pasta, rice toppings, and stews. In a 100 g serving, it provides about 45 kcal, with 10 g carbohydrates and 2.1 g fiber.
Why it matters to health
Tomato sauce can be a helpful add-on because it brings fiber (supports fullness and smoother digestion) and natural sweetness from tomatoes (comes with some sugar). It also has low fat and no cholesterol.
On the other hand, many tomato sauces can be high in sodium (about 658 mg per 100 g), so it’s best to watch how much you use—especially if you’re eating it often in your daily meals and snacks. Keeping portions balanced helps you enjoy the flavor without pushing sodium too high.
On the other hand, many tomato sauces can be high in sodium (about 658 mg per 100 g), so it’s best to watch how much you use—especially if you’re eating it often in your daily meals and snacks. Keeping portions balanced helps you enjoy the flavor without pushing sodium too high.
Healthier tips
- Use tomato sauce as a flavor booster: start with 2–4 tablespoons per serving, then add more only if needed.
- Pair it with fiber and protein for better balance (e.g., add chicken, tuna, eggs, tofu, or beans; and include vegetables).
- If you buy bottled sauce, check the label for lower sodium options.
- For your daily pattern (3 full meals + 1–2 snacks), keep tomato sauce mainly in meals, not as a frequent snack topping.
- Choose dishes where sauce is not the only component—add whole foods like veggies and lean protein.
Common Filipino dishes
Spaghetti with tomato sauce, Menudo, Afritada, Chicken arroz caldo with tomato-based sauce, Filipino-style meatloaf (tomato glaze), Pork giniling with tomato sauce
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