Homemade tomato sauce
Low GI
GL 2 per 100 g
- Rich in antioxidants (lycopene)
- Some natural sugars
Homemade tomato sauce has a glycemic index of 38, the same as plain Tomato sauce (38).
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Tomato sauce
- GI 38 · GL 3 per 100 g
Tomato sauce - GI 35 · GL 1.5 per 100 g cookedminced beef
Minced beef with tomato sauce - GI 35 · GL 2 per 100 g butter
Butter-tomato sauce - GI 35 · GL 2 per 100 g sugar freelow sodium
Fresh tomato sauce (no added sugar or salt) - GI 35 · GL 2 per 100 g sugar free
Pureed tomatoes (no added sugar or salt) - GI 35 · GL 2 per 100 g herbed
Tomato sauce with herbs - Cabbage in tomato sauceGI 35 · GL 3 per 100 g cabbage
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Homemade tomato sauce is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 35 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4 g |
| Natural | 4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated | 0.05 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.25 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Rich in antioxidants (lycopene)
- Low in calories and fat
- Contains fiber and vitamins
- Some natural sugars
- Low protein content
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Homemade tomato sauce?
Homemade tomato sauce has a glycemic index of 38 (Low) and a glycemic load of 2 per 100 g.
Is Homemade tomato sauce good for people with insulin resistance?
Homemade tomato sauce has a low glycemic index (38), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Tomato sauce has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Tomato sauce in this database, Minced beef with tomato sauce has the lowest glycemic load (1.5 per 100 g).
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