Tomato paste
Low GI
GL 9.6 per piece (170 g) · GL 5.7 per 100 g
- About 29 mg of lycopene per 100 g, the red pigment of cooked tomatoes
- About 12 g of natural tomato sugar per 100 g, concentrated by evaporating water
Tomato paste has a glycemic index of 38 (Low). One piece (170 g) adds a glycemic load of 9.6.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #2685580 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 2.5 per 100 g Passata gives sauces, soups and stews the same tomato base in a thinner form: use about 3 to 4 times more and simmer it down.
Passata (tomato puree) - GL 2 per 100 g Canned tomatoes cooked down make a sauce base with whole-tomato texture, at about 21 kcal per 100 g.
Canned Tomatoes - GL 0.4 per 100 g Fresh tomatoes, chopped and cooked down, give a lighter, fresher tomato flavour to sauces and stews.
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 5 g | 0.3 |
| 1 tbsp | 16 g | 0.9 |
| 1 can (6 oz) | 170 g | 9.6 |
| 1 cup | 262 g | 14.8 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 82 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 12.8 g |
| Natural | 12.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.1 g |
| Soluble | 1.4 g |
| Insoluble | 2.7 g |
| Protein | 4.3 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 59 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- About 29 mg of lycopene per 100 g, the red pigment of cooked tomatoes
- About 4 g of fibre per 100 g; a tablespoon (16 g) adds about 13 kcal
- Without added salt it has only about 60 mg of sodium per 100 g
- About 12 g of natural tomato sugar per 100 g, concentrated by evaporating water
- Some brands add salt or sugar: check the label
- Strongly concentrated and acidic, so it is used in small amounts in cooking, not eaten on its own
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Tomato paste
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Bœuf Bourguignon with Celeriac Purée 60 min · 14 ingredients · advanced -
Fasolakia Ladera (Greek Green Beans Braised in Tomato) 60 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Gigantes Plaki (Greek Baked Butter Beans) 55 min · 12 ingredients · medium -
İmam Bayıldı (Turkish Braised Stuffed Eggplant) 60 min · 9 ingredients · medium -
Low-GI Beef Gulyás with Celeriac 70 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Low-GI Borscht with Celeriac 60 min · 14 ingredients · advanced -
Low-GI Shepherd's Pie with Celeriac Mash 50 min · 12 ingredients · advanced -
Misir Wot with Wilted Collard Greens 43 min · 11 ingredients · medium -
Solyanka (Russian Smoked Meat and Olive Soup) 30 min · 14 ingredients · advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Tomato paste?
Tomato paste has a glycemic index of 38 (Low). One piece (170 g) has a glycemic load of 9.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 5.7.
Is Tomato paste good for people with insulin resistance?
Tomato paste 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.
How does Tomato paste affect blood sugar?
Tomato paste has a glycemic load of 5.7 per 100g, which indicates a minimal impact on blood sugar levels.
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