{"data":{"name":"Tomato paste","slug":"tomato-paste","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Tomato paste is a thick, concentrated paste made from cooked tomatoes. It\u2019s usually used in small amounts to add rich tomato flavor and color to dishes like sauces, stews, and braises.","common_uses_philippines":["Menudo","Afritada","Caldereta","Spaghetti sauce","Tinola with tomato-based sauce","Beef mechado"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":112,"protein_g":4.3,"fat_g":0.1,"saturated_fat_g":0.02,"carbohydrates_g":23.4,"fiber_g":4.6,"sugars_g":13.8,"sodium_mg":894,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":192,"calcium_mg":53,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":4.2,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":65,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.03,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":16,"total_ash_g":2.2,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.04,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.07,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.14,"vitamin_b3_mg":3.6,"vitamin_c_mg":14,"water_g":70},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Tomato paste can help add fiber (about 4.6 g per 100 g) and natural sweetness (sugar is present, about 13.8 g per 100 g). It also has very little fat and no cholesterol. On the other hand, it can be high in sodium (about 894 mg per 100 g), especially if the paste is already salted or if you use a lot. Since it\u2019s concentrated, the portion you use matters for keeping meals balanced.","healthier_tips":["Use a small portion (start with 1\u20132 tablespoons) and add water or broth to stretch the sauce.","For lower sodium, choose no-salt-added tomato paste when available, or rinse\/adjust if the product is very salty.","Pair it with vegetables and lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, beans) so your 3 meals and 1\u20132 snacks stay balanced.","Balance the meal: if the sauce is tomato-based, keep the rest of the plate lighter on salty condiments (soy sauce, bagoong, patis) to avoid sodium stacking."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/tomato-paste?agent=true"}}}