Nutrition referencePasta sauce is a tomato-based sauce with herbs and seasonings, used over pasta. Per 100 g it provides 45 calories with 8.1 g carbs.
Nutrition facts
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About this food
Pasta sauce is a tomato-based sauce seasoned with herbs such as basil and oregano, and often garlic and onion. It is heated and served over pasta, and used in baked dishes.
Nutritionally, pasta sauce is mostly tomato and water with natural sugars. Per 100 g it provides about 45 kcal, 8.1 g of carbohydrates, 1.4 g of protein, and 1.5 g of fat, with 1.8 g of dietary fiber, 419 mg of sodium, and 27 mg of calcium.
Pasta sauce is relatively low in calories, though its sodium can vary. For accurate tracking, measure the sauce, and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1/2 cup serving (about 125 g) provides roughly 56 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 45 kcal | 8.1 g | 1.4 g | 1.5 g |
| 1/2 cup | 125 g | 56.3 kcal | 10.1 g | 1.8 g | 1.9 g |
| 1 cup | 250 g | 112.5 kcal | 20.1 g | 3.5 g | 3.7 g |
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Questions and answers
Pasta sauce provides about 45 calories per 100 g. A typical 1/2 cup serving (about 125 g) provides roughly 56 calories.
Yes. Pasta sauce is mostly tomato and water, providing about 45 calories per 100 g.
Pasta sauce provides about 419 mg of sodium per 100 g, which varies by brand.
