Calories in Taco sauce
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Taco sauce contains 11 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (16 g) provides about 2 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from protein and 21% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in tomato-based condiments on FoodFactly, where the median is 63 kcal per 100 g across 12 foods.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 11 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.68 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.095 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 570 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.72 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 0.12 g | |
| Protein C | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 74 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C C | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.2 µg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.076 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium C | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 21 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 115 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.14 mg | 1% |
| Copper C | 0.068 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 34%
- Carbohydrates 21%
- Fat 45%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.2 gbelow the median for tomato-based condiments (median 1.2 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the lowest quarter of tomato-based condiments (median 1.3 g)
- Sugars0.12 gin the lowest quarter of tomato-based condiments (median 6.8 g)
- Fat0.68 gin the top quarter of tomato-based condiments (median 0.27 g)
- Saturated fat0.095 gin the top quarter of tomato-based condiments (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium570 mgbelow the median for tomato-based condiments (median 656 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water95.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.055 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.36 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.36 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.081 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 827 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 9 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 56 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 61 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 95.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 1 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill | 12 | 0.5 g | 2.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Pickles, cucumber, dill, reduced sodium | 12 | 0.5 g | 2.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Pickles, dill | 14 | 0.48 g | 2 g | 0.43 g |
| Pickles, NFS | 14 | 0.48 g | 2 g | 0.43 g |
| Tomato, roma | 19 | 0.7 g | 3.8 g | 0.43 g |
| Pickles, cucumber, sour, low sodium | 11 | 0.33 g | 2.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Pickles, cucumber, sour | 11 | 0.33 g | 2.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Cabbage, kimchi | 15 | 1.1 g | 2.4 g | 0.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in taco sauce?
100 g of taco sauce has 11 kcal. 1 tablespoon (16 g): about 2 kcal. 1 packet (9 g): about 1 kcal. 1 dipping-size container (28 g): about 3 kcal.
How much protein is in taco sauce?
Taco sauce contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.19 g in 1 tablespoon (16 g). About 34% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other tomato-based condiments, that is below the median (median 1.2 g).
How many carbs are in taco sauce?
Taco sauce has 0.72 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.12 g of sugars.
How much fat is in taco sauce?
Taco sauce contains 0.68 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.095 g is saturated (0.5% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in taco sauce?
100 g contains 570 mg of sodium, 25% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709740. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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