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Protein-rich tomato-based minced meat sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Ground meat tomato paste sauce (125 g) has 148 calories. That works out to 118 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.1 g of carbs, 10.5 g of protein, 8.9 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 1.3 µg of B12 covers 55% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 125 g
148
KCAL / 125G
Carbs
6.1g
· 2% DV
Protein
10.5g
· 21% DV
Fat
8.9g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 17% · Protein 29% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 148 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.9 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.13 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 400 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.1 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 125 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 21 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (medium) | 54 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 90 g | 106 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 118 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 150 g | 177 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 212 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 240 g | 283 kcal |
Calculated from 118 calories per 100 g.
To make ground meat tomato paste sauce, brown the meat in a pan, then stir in the tomato paste and cook it briefly. Add chopped tomatoes or water, season, and simmer until thick. Toss with cooked pasta or spoon it over the top.
Beef is a common choice for ground meat tomato paste sauce because its savoury flavour pairs well with tomato. Leaner ground beef makes a less greasy sauce, while ground lamb gives it a richer, more distinctive taste.
Yes, ground meat tomato paste sauce freezes well. Cool it promptly, divide it into meal-sized portions in airtight containers, and freeze. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it thoroughly; avoid refreezing sauce that has already been thawed.
Ground meat tomato paste sauce generally keeps for 3–4 days in the refrigerator when chilled promptly and stored in a covered container. Discard it if it has an unusual smell, visible mould, or other signs of spoilage.
Ground meat tomato paste sauce is usually a quicker, simpler sauce built around minced meat and tomato paste. Traditional Bolognese simmers longer and often includes a vegetable base such as onion, carrot, and celery; some versions also use milk or wine.
Ground meat tomato paste sauce can taste sour when the tomatoes or paste are particularly acidic. Cooking the paste briefly before adding liquid and letting the finished sauce simmer can mellow its flavour; adjust seasoning after it has cooked.
Simmer ground meat tomato paste sauce uncovered so excess liquid can evaporate. Stir it occasionally to prevent sticking, and give it time to reduce before adding flour or another thickener, which can make the sauce taste pasty.
Yes, ground turkey works in ground meat tomato paste sauce. Because it is often leaner and milder than beef, it can dry out if overcooked, so brown it just until cooked through before adding the tomato ingredients.
Ground meat tomato paste sauce also works over rice, baked potatoes, or roasted vegetables. You can use it as a filling for stuffed vegetables or serve it with bread to soak up the sauce.
Use lean ground meat and spoon or drain off excess fat after browning it. Then add the tomato paste and other ingredients; extra oil is often unnecessary, especially if the meat has released enough fat to cook the paste.
Vitamins
B12
1.31µg · 55% DV
B3
3.38mg · 21% DV
B6
0.26mg · 15% DV
Biotin
3.5µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Zinc
2.5mg · 23% DV
Phosphorus
131mg · 19% DV
Sodium
400mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
388mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Ground meat tomato paste sauce is a home-style sauce made by cooking minced meat with tomato and tomato paste. It has a savoury, meaty flavour balanced by the tomato’s gentle acidity, and can be left loose or simmered until thick. In Turkish-style cooking it is commonly spooned over pasta, served with rice or potatoes, or used as a filling for vegetables and pastries; elsewhere, it also works as a straightforward meat sauce for a weeknight meal.
It brings protein along with a tomato-based sauce; each 100 g provides 8.4 g of protein. For a lighter plate, use a measured amount of oil and pair it with plenty of vegetables or a modest serving of pasta.
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.13g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.69g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.