Medium Taco Sauce

Packaged product Soups and Sauces Ortega

Medium Taco Sauce contains 62 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 16 g (16 g) provides about 10 kcal.

Roughly 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0.2% from alcohol and 0% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in soups and sauces on FoodFactly, where the median is 145 kcal per 100 g across 29,897 products.

100 g provides 12% of the Daily Value for iodine.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Medium Taco Sauce by Ortega, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
62kcal per 100 g
0 gprotein
12.5 gcarbohydrates
0 gfat
10kcal in serving, 1 tbsp, 16 g (16 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 62 kcal
Total fat L 0 g 0%
Saturated fat L 0 g 0%
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 688 mg 30%
Total carbohydrates L 12.5 g 5%
Dietary fiber L 1.6 g 6%
Total sugars L 6.3 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 0 g 0%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 7.5 mg8%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Vitamin E L 0 mg0%
Vitamin K L 0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.057 mg5%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.039 mg3%
Niacin (B3) L 0.81 mg5%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.16 mg3%
Vitamin B6 L 0.12 mg7%
Folate (B9) L 39.4 µg10%
Vitamin B12 L 0 µg0%
Choline L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 20.4 mg2%
Iron L 0 mg0%
Magnesium L 0 mg0%
Phosphorus L 0 mg0%
Potassium L 464 mg10%
Zinc L 0 mg0%
Copper L 0 mg0%
Manganese L 0 mg0%
Selenium L 0 µg0%
Iodine L 17.7 µg12%

% 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

Carbohydrates: 100%Alcohol: 0.2%62kcal / 100 g
  • Carbohydrates 100%
  • Alcohol 0.2%

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

Iodine12%Potassium10%Folate (B9)10%Vitamin C8%Vitamin B67%Niacin (B3)5%Thiamin (B1)5%Pantothenic acid (B5)3%Riboflavin (B2)3%Calcium2%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein0 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 1.3 g)
  • Fiber1.6 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 0.5 g)
  • Sugars6.3 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 4 g)
  • Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 4.2 g)
  • Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.5 g)
  • Sodium688 mgabove the median for soups and sauces (median 613 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water78 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L117 µg
Other components (3)
Water L78 g
Alcohol L0.012 g
Caffeine L0 mg

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 62.5 kcal62 kcal
Protein 0 g0 g
Carbohydrates 12.5 g12.5 g
Fat 0 g0 g
Fiber 1.6 gn/a
Sugars 6.3 g6.3 g
Sodium 699 mg688 mg

Product details

Brand
Ortega
Barcode
0039000018920
Quantity
8 oz
Label serving
1 Tbsp (16 g)
Category
groceries
Nutri-Score
C as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Tomato puree (water, tomato paste), water, corn syrup, distilled vinegar, salt, modified corn starch, spices, paprika, citric acid, green chili powder, sodium benzoate (to preserve freshness), xanthan gum, onion powder.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: TomatoVinegarSaltOnion

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Medium Taco Sauce?

100 g of Medium Taco Sauce has 62 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 16 g (16 g): about 10 kcal.

How much protein is in Medium Taco Sauce?

Medium Taco Sauce contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in serving, 1 tbsp, 16 g (16 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups and sauces, that is in the lowest quarter (median 1.3 g).

How many carbs are in Medium Taco Sauce?

Medium Taco Sauce has 12.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 6.3 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Medium Taco Sauce?

Medium Taco Sauce contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Medium Taco Sauce contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iodine (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Medium Taco Sauce?

100 g contains 688 mg of sodium, 30% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 5, 2026. 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: Branded Foods, record 2575131. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated May 31, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0039000018920. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 5, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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