Sauce, tomato based, homemade

This homemade tomato-based sauce is described as a prepared recipe rather than a raw ingredient or a ready-made product. It mainly provides carbohydrate and fat, with smaller amounts of protein and fibre. Per 100g, it contains 6.5g of carbohydrate, 4.5g of fat, 1.3g of fibre and 1.5g of protein. It also provides some vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium.

Fibre helps support normal bowel function, while potassium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function. The salt content of a homemade sauce depends on the ingredients and any salt added during preparation. Its fat and energy content can also vary with the amount of oil used. The full nutrient figures for this recipe are in the tables below.