Tomato sauce
Low GI
GL 7.3 per cup (244 g) · GL 3 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load
- Added sugars present
Tomato sauce has a glycemic index of 38 (Low). One cup (244 g) adds a glycemic load of 7.3.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #332282 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of 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) - Homemade tomato sauceGI 38 · GL 2 per 100 g roasted
- 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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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 15 g | 0.5 |
| 1/2 cup serving | 125 g | 3.8 |
| 1 cup | 244 g | 7.3 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 40 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4 g |
| Natural | 3 g |
| Added | 1 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load
- Minimal processing level
- Added sugars present
- High sodium concentration
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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 cup (244 g) has a glycemic load of 7.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 3.
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, Minced beef with tomato sauce has the lowest glycemic load (1.5 per 100 g).
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