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Rich tomato flavor, sautéed in healthy oil, enhances dishes
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Tomato paste sautéed in oil (20 g) has 22 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.5 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 84 µg of Vitamin A covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 20 g
22
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
3.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.9g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 8% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 22 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.14 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 20 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 7 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 33 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 40 g | 44 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 50 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 70 g | 77 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 140 g | 154 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 242 kcal |
Calculated from 110 calories per 100 g.
Tomato paste sautéed in oil is tomato paste briefly cooked in oil to deepen its aroma and blend it into a dish. It is a prepared cooking ingredient, not the same as tomato sauce, which is usually thinner and ready to serve.
Cook tomato paste sautéed in oil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until its raw smell fades and its color deepens slightly. Add liquid as soon as it is fragrant; scorching the paste can make the whole dish taste bitter.
Cooking tomato paste sautéed in oil first helps disperse its concentrated flavor through the oil and reduces its raw, sharp taste. This is why many soup, stew, and rice recipes cook the paste with aromatics before adding broth or water.
No, tomato paste sautéed in oil is much more concentrated and usually needs liquid to become a sauce. It works well as a flavor base for soups and stews, but it is not generally a one-for-one replacement for ready-to-use tomato sauce.
It can taste less sharp after tomato paste sautéed in oil is cooked, because heating mellows its raw flavor. It does not remove all acidity, though; if a finished dish still tastes too tart, adjust the recipe rather than cooking the paste until it burns.
Olive oil and neutral vegetable oils both work for tomato paste sautéed in oil. Olive oil adds its own flavor, while a neutral oil lets the tomato stand out; keep the heat moderate so the paste and oil do not scorch.
Add garlic or ground spices to tomato paste sautéed in oil near the end of the brief frying step. They can burn quickly, so stir them in shortly before adding the recipe’s liquid or other ingredients.
Yes, tomato paste sautéed in oil can be frozen in small, airtight portions. Freeze only what you have cooled safely, then thaw the amount you need or stir a frozen portion directly into a hot dish.
Store leftover tomato paste sautéed in oil in a clean, covered container in the refrigerator and use it within a few days. Do not leave it sitting at room temperature for an extended time, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
84µg · 9% DV
Vitamin C
2.8mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.44mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.5µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
130mg · 4% DV
Sodium
70mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.44mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 22 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (20 g):
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Tomato paste sautéed in oil starts with concentrated tomato paste briefly cooked in oil. In Turkish home cooking, it is usually a base for other ingredients rather than a dish served on its own: cooks often sauté it with onion before adding beans, vegetables, soup ingredients, rice or bulgur. Similar tomato-paste bases also appear in dishes across the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East.
Cooking softens the paste’s sharp, tangy edge and brings out a deep, savoury tomato flavour. Its thick texture coats ingredients and gives stews and sauces colour and body. Because tomato paste is concentrated, it contributes carbohydrates and fibre, while the oil adds fat; a 100 g portion has 110 calories. Use a modest amount of oil and cook the paste gently to avoid scorching it. It pairs especially well with beans, grains and 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
0.14g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.42g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.