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Ketchup — per 100gD
Condiments & Sauces · #25 of 25

Ketchup

per 100g · Sauces

16/100D tier
Calories101
Protein1g
Fiber0.3g
Sodium907mg
Sugar21.3g

Graded D — 16 out of 100, #25 of 25 condiments & sauces. Low saturated fat carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Tomatoes, sugar, and America's collective childhood.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories101
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.1g0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 907mg39%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g1%
Total Sugars 21.3g
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 4.1mg5%
Vitamin A 26mcg RAE3%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 16

Low saturated fat ×15100
Protein ×57
Fiber ×55
Micronutrients ×100
Low sodium ×400
Low sugar ×250

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#25 of 25 in Condiments & Sauces. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Ketchup healthy?

It grades D — 16 out of 100, #25 of 25 condiments & sauces in our system. Tomatoes, sugar, and America's collective childhood.

How many calories are in Ketchup?

101 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Ketchup calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.