The Simplest Tomato Sauce Ever (Marcella Hazan)
Nutrition facts per serving
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🧾 Ingredients (per serving)
🧠 Expert Insights
Nutrient Density
- moderate nutrient density
Nutrient Highlights
- Provides moderate iron content.
- Contains moderate dietary fiber.
- High in vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports immune function.
- Provides moderate vitamin A.
- Provides moderate folate.
- Provides moderate manganese.
- Provides moderate copper.
Warnings
- High sodium content. Individuals following low-sodium diets may need to limit intake.
- Contains notable saturated fat. Moderation may be relevant for heart-health goals.
Top Nutrients
- Nutrient: sodium
- Percent Dv: 148.65
- Level: high
- Nutrient: Vitamin B6
- Percent Dv: 28.1
- Level: high
- Nutrient: Saturated Fat
- Percent Dv: 25.56
Nutrient Levels
- Protein: low
- Copper: moderate
- Potassium: low
- Vitamin B12: minimal
- Dietary Fiber: moderate
- Carbohydrates: low
- Total Fat: moderate
- Magnesium: low
Percent Daily Values
- Protein: 5.77
- Copper: 15.79
- Potassium: 9.87
- Vitamin B12: 1.55
- Dietary Fiber: 15.16
- Carbohydrates: 7.27
- Total Fat: 12.3
- Magnesium: 8.62
Disclaimer
- These insights are derived from nutrient composition data and established dietary reference values. They do not constitute medical advice and do not evaluate food safety, allergens, contaminants, or individual medical conditions. Dietary decisions for pregnancy, infants, or medical conditions should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.
Population Relevance
- Bone Health: This food provides limited amounts of bone-health-relevant nutrients.
- Heart Health: This food provides limited heart-health-relevant nutrients.
- High Protein: This food provides limited protein.
- Gut Health: This food provides limited fiber for digestive health.
- Pregnancy: This food provides limited nutrient amounts typically highlighted during pregnancy.
- Anemia Support: This food provides limited amounts of iron-related nutrients.
Macro Profile
- This food is balanced across macronutrients, with limited protein.
🥩 Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Energy | 177.3 kcal |
| Protein | 2.89 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.98 g |
| Total Fat | 9.59 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.24 g |
💎 Minerals
| Mineral | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Copper | 0.14 mg |
| Manganese | 0.43 mg |
| Calcium | 63.84 mg |
| Potassium | 463.82 mg |
💊 Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 104.55 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.86 mg |
| Folate Dfe | 42.65 µg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.48 mg |
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