Tomato paste
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| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 64 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 10.1 g |
Tomato paste is a thick, concentrated tomato product made by cooking and straining tomatoes down to a dense, deeply flavoured paste. It is used in small quantities as a base or flavour intensifier in sauces, soups, stews and braises across Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and many other cuisines. Per 100 g, tomato paste provides 64 kcal, 3.4 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat, 10.1 g of carbohydrates and 3.6 g of dietary fibre, with 9.6 g coming from sugars. It is notably high in potassium at 867 mg per 100 g, and also contributes 76 mcg of vitamin A and 15 mg of vitamin C. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in tomato paste?
Tomato paste contains 64 kcal per 100 g. A typical tablespoon serving weighs around 16 g, which works out to roughly 10 kcal.
How much potassium is in tomato paste?
Tomato paste contains 867 mg of potassium per 100 g, making it one of the more concentrated vegetable sources of this mineral. Even a small tablespoon (about 16 g) contributes around 139 mg of potassium.
Is tomato paste keto-friendly?
Tomato paste is listed as keto-compatible, though portion size matters given its 10.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. In the small amounts typically used in cooking — a tablespoon or two — the carbohydrate contribution is modest.
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approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 63.6 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 0.47 g |
| Carbs | 10.1 g |
| Sugars | 9.6 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Starch | 0.22 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.029 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.031 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.086 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 28.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 38.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 68.0 mg |
| Potassium | 867 mg |
| Sodium | 36.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.40 mg |
| Copper | 0.29 mg |
| Manganese | 0.17 mg |
| Selenium | 0.90 mcg |
| Iodine | 0.50 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 76.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 15.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3.4 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.060 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.080 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.8 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.14 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 12.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 17.6 mg |
