Tomato Sauce
Moderate nutritional value
Ready-to-serve tomato pasta sauce (marinara), from a jar.
Jarred marinara is a tomato sauce cooked with oil, onion, garlic and herbs, used mainly on pasta. A 125 ml serving, about half a cup, has about 66 kcal, 6 g of sugar and 2 g of fiber, is high in niacin and vitamin E, and provides some vitamin K and vitamin B6. It is also high in sodium, about 570 mg per serving, and brands differ widely in salt and added sugar, so labels are worth comparing.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.7% |
| Fat | 1.7g | 2.4% |
| Carbs | 7.8g | 2.6% |
| Simple Sugars | 2.73g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 3.17g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 7.6% |
| Water | 92g | 3.7% |
| Calories | 53 | 2.4% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.23 | g | 1.1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.31 | g | 1.2% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.71 | g | 5.5% |
| Omega-3 | 0.213 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.497 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.01 | g | 0.5% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 2.1 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 2.52 | mg |
| Selenium | 1.5 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 33 | mcg | 3.7% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.025 | mg | 2.1% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.064 | mg | 4.9% |
| vitamin B3 | 4.11 | mg | 25.7% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.182 | mg | 10.7% |
| vitamin B9 | 14 | mcg | 3.5% |
| vitamin C | 2.1 | mg | 2.3% |
| vitamin E | 2.52 | mg | 16.8% |
| vitamin K | 14.6 | mcg | 12.2% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 27 | mg | 2.7% |
| iron | 0.77 | mg | 4.3% |
| magnesium | 19 | mg | 4.8% |
| phosphorus | 36 | mg | 5.1% |
| potassium | 336 | mg | 12.9% |
| sodium | 459 | mg | 20.0% |
| zinc | 0.21 | mg | 1.9% |
| copper | 0.086 | mg | 9.6% |
| manganese | 0.133 | mg | 5.8% |
| selenium | 1.5 | mcg | 2.7% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 24 | mg | 3.4% | 58% |
| Isoleucine | 30 | mg | 2.1% | 39% |
| Leucine limiting | 41 | mg | 1.5% | 26% |
| Lysine | 45 | mg | 2.1% | 36% |
| Methionine | 26 | mg | 2.5% | 44% |
| Phenylalanine | 66 | mg | 3.8% | 62% |
| Threonine | 45 | mg | 4.3% | 70% |
| Tryptophan | 11 | mg | 3.9% | 64% |
| Valine | 30 | mg | 1.6% | 29% |
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