Tomato sauce
Low GI
GL 5.5 per piece (227 g) · GL 2.4 per 100 g
- About 29 kcal and under 0.5 g of fat per 100 g.
- Canned sauce with salt carries about 420 mg of sodium per 100 g; no-salt-added versions have almost none.
Tomato sauce has a glycemic index of 38 (Low). One piece (227 g) adds a glycemic load of 5.5.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #2685579 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 2.5 per 100 g Smooth sieved tomatoes that season into a sauce in minutes, usually with little or no added salt.
Passata (tomato puree) - GL 2 per 100 g Canned tomatoes simmered and blended give the same sauce base with a chunkier texture.
Canned Tomatoes - GL 0.4 per 100 g Fresh tomatoes cooked down make a light homemade sauce where you control the salt.
Tomatoes - GL 5.7 per 100 g A spoon of paste thinned with water replaces sauce in stews and soups and keeps well once opened.
Tomato paste
Forms of Tomato sauce
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 15 g | 0.4 |
| 1/2 cup | 122 g | 2.9 |
| 1 can (8 oz) | 227 g | 5.5 |
| 1 cup | 245 g | 5.9 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 29 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6.33 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.52 g |
| Natural | 2.6 g |
| Added | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.64 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.1 g |
| Protein | 1.35 g |
| Fat | 0.38 g |
| Saturated | 0.08 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- About 29 kcal and under 0.5 g of fat per 100 g.
- Low glycemic load: about 2 per 100 g.
- Cooked tomato products are one of the richest food sources of lycopene.
- Canned sauce with salt carries about 420 mg of sodium per 100 g; no-salt-added versions have almost none.
- Many ready-made sauces add sugar or oil, so check the label.
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Tomato sauce?
Tomato sauce has a glycemic index of 38 (Low). One piece (227 g) has a glycemic load of 5.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 2.4.
Is Tomato sauce good for people with insulin resistance?
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, No salt added tomato sauce has the lowest glycemic load (2 per 100 g).
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