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Tomato-based sauce with added oil
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Tomato oil sauce (35 g) has 27 calories. That works out to 78 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.4 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 1.8 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 35 g
27
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
2.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
1.8g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 7% · Fat 58%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 27 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.8 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 112 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 35 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 14 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 60 g | 47 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (large) | 70 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 90 g | 70 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 240 g | 187 kcal |
Calculated from 78 calories per 100 g.
Tomato oil sauce is made by cooking tomatoes in oil until they soften and the sauce thickens. Warm olive oil with garlic or onion, add chopped or grated tomatoes, and simmer, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and herbs to taste.
Tomato oil sauce works with pasta, eggs, meatballs, vegetables, and grains. Stir it into a dish while cooking or spoon it over food just before serving; its glossy, oil-rich texture makes it especially useful as a quick finishing sauce.
Yes, tomato oil sauce can be served with pasta. Warm the sauce in a pan, add the drained pasta, and toss them together; a splash of pasta water helps the sauce coat the noodles instead of pooling at the bottom.
Homemade tomato oil sauce usually keeps for 3–4 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Cool it promptly after cooking, use a clean spoon each time, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Yes, tomato oil sauce freezes well. Let it cool, divide it into meal-sized portions, and store them in airtight freezer-safe containers. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly, stirring to bring the oil and tomato back together.
No, tomato oil sauce is not necessarily the same as marinara. Marinara is a particular Italian tomato sauce, commonly seasoned with ingredients such as garlic and herbs; tomato oil sauce describes a broader sauce made with tomatoes and added oil.
Oil can rise to the top of tomato oil sauce as it sits because the oil and watery tomato base do not stay fully mixed. Gently reheat and stir the sauce to recombine it; separation alone does not mean it has spoiled.
To make tomato oil sauce taste less acidic, simmer it longer or add finely grated carrot or cooked onion for natural sweetness. Taste as you go; adding sugar is optional, but it can make the sauce taste sweet rather than simply less sharp.
Yes, tomato oil sauce can be used on pizza if it is thick enough. Spread a thin layer over the dough; if the sauce is watery, simmer it first to reduce the liquid so the crust is less likely to turn soggy.
Not safely just by pouring oil over it. Homemade tomato oil sauce needs a tested canning method for shelf-stable storage; otherwise keep it refrigerated for a few days or freeze it. Oil on the surface does not prevent harmful microbes from growing.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.56mg · 4% DV
Vitamin C
2.97mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.63µg · 2% DV
Vitamin K
2.52µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
112mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
91mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 27 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (35 g):
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Tomato oil sauce is a thick sauce made by cooking tomatoes with oil until they soften and the mixture becomes glossy. Home-style versions may include garlic or seasonings, and the texture can range from smooth to chunky. It is a practical way to turn ripe tomatoes into a savoury accompaniment rather than a distinct, fixed recipe.
The tomatoes bring gentle sweetness and acidity, while the oil gives the sauce a rounder taste and silky finish. Serve it with bread, eggs, pasta, grilled vegetables or roasted meat; a spoonful also works as a simple topping for beans. It is mostly tomato, but the added oil makes it more energy-dense than plain tomato sauce. For a lighter version, use less oil and serve it alongside plenty of vegetables.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.28g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.