Tomato sauce (italian)
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 3gCarbs
- Fiber
- 1.4gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 1.6gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 0.3gCarbs per Portion
- Glycemic Index
- 45Glycemic Index
- Glycemic Load
- 0.1Glycemic Load
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Diet Check
- Low Carb
- Yes
- Keto
- Yes
- Carnivore
- No
- Paleo
- Yes
- Slow Carb
- No
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- No
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Tomato sauce (italian)
- Water88.0g
- Fiber1.4g
- Carbs3.0g
- Fat5.0g
- Protein1.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Moderate
- Purine
- Not present
- Tyramine
- Moderate
- FODMAP
- Moderate
- Oxalate
- Moderate
- Goitrogen
- Not present
- Sulfite
- Not present
- Nitrate
- Low
- Antioxidants
- High
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
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Tomato sauce is a popular ingredient in many Italian dishes, providing a rich flavor with a moderate amount of carbohydrates. Its high potassium and iron content enhance its nutritional value and benefit a low-carb diet when used in moderation.
- Contains 3g of total carbohydrates per serving.
- Rich in potassium, providing 35.59% of the RDA.
- High sodium content, meeting 150% of the RDA.
- Good source of iron, contributing 28.74% of the RDA.
- Contains 1.4g of dietary fiber.
Is Tomato sauce (italian) keto?
Tomato sauce can be incorporated into a ketogenic diet when consumed in small quantities due to its moderate carbohydrate content. However, its high sodium content requires caution. Ensure you account for the carbs in each serving to maintain ketosis effectively.
Carbohydrate Impact and Glycemic Index of Tomato sauce (italian)
Tomato sauce has a Glycemic Index (GI) of 45, indicating a moderate impact on blood sugar levels. Although its carbohydrate load is relatively low at 0.1, those on a low-carb diet should be mindful of portion sizes to avoid affecting blood glucose significantly.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 0
- Vitamin C
- 15
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 0.04
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.03
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.08
- Beta-Carotene
- 600
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 10g serving.
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 570
- Calcium
- 15
- Iron
- 0.4
- Potassium
- 140
- Magnesium
- 8
- Phosphorus
- 25
- Zinc
- 0.1
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 10g serving.
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Low
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 64 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 600 |
| CalciumMineral | 15 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 3 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 5 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 1.4 |
| IronMineral | 0.4 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 8 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 25 |
| PotassiumMineral | 140 |
| ProteinMacro | 1 |
| SodiumMineral | 570 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 0 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 0.04 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 0.03 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0.08 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 15 |
| WaterMacro | 88 |
| ZincMineral | 0.1 |
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