Tomato paste
Low GI
GL 11.9 per cup (170 g) · GL 7 per 100 g
- High in lycopene and antioxidants
- Moderate glycemic load
Tomato paste has a glycemic index of 38 (Low). One cup (170 g) adds a glycemic load of 11.9.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #2685580 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Tomato paste
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 5 g | 0.4 |
| 1 tablespoon | 16 g | 1.1 |
| 1 cup | 170 g | 11.9 |
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?
- High in lycopene and antioxidants
- Good fiber content
- Low in fat
- Moderate glycemic load
- Concentrated natural sugars
- Moderate processing level
Recipes with Tomato paste
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Tomato paste?
Tomato paste has a glycemic index of 38 (Low). One cup (170 g) has a glycemic load of 11.9; per 100 g the glycemic load is 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.
Which form of Tomato paste has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Tomato paste in this database, Concentrated tomato paste with smoked paprika, garlic, and vinegar has the lowest glycemic load (5 per 100 g).
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