Ketchup Nutrition Facts: Calories, Vitamins & Minerals
Ketchup nutrition facts per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: tablespoon, 17 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 101 kcal | 17 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 423 kJ | 72 kJ |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| incl. saturated | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 23 g | 4 g |
| incl. sugars | 21 g | 3.6 g |
| incl. fiber | 0.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Salt | 2 g | 0.3 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label.
101 kcal (423 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 1.2/0.2/23 g
Serving (tablespoon, 17 g) — 17 kcal (72 kJ) · Nutri-Score D
Per 100 g: sugar: medium saturated fat: low salt: high fiber: low
Is ketchup healthy?
Only in small amounts, and not every day. Ketchup gets grade D on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the second-lowest of five.
Against
- What pulls the grade down is salt — 2 g per 100 g.
A typical serving (tablespoon, 17 g) has 17 kcal, 0.2 g protein, 0 g fat and 4 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
Ketchup is tomato paste with sugar, vinegar and salt. It has lycopene, but a tablespoon also holds about a teaspoon of sugar.
protein 5%fat 2%carbs 93%
Vitamins and minerals in ketchup
Per 100 g, the standouts are riboflavin — 0.17 mg, 13% of the Daily Value.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: tablespoon, 17 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 26 mcg | 4.4 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1 mg | 0.7 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3 mcg | 0.51 mcg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.17 mg | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.4 mg | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) | 9 mcg | 1.5 mcg | 0% |
| Potassium | 281 mg | 48 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 2.2 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 26 mg | 4.4 mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 0.01 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.08 mg | 0.01 mg | 1% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Catsup” (FDC ID 168556, SR Legacy; public domain), checked October 14, 2026; the record was matched to this food by calories, protein and fat. % DV is per serving, against the FDA Daily Values used on Nutrition Facts labels (2,000-calorie diet). The table lists nutrients that reach at least 2% DV per 100 g; the rest are absent or trace. Varieties, seasons and brands differ, and cooking in water leaches some vitamin C and B vitamins.
Ketchup calories by weight, 5–50 g
15 g of ketchup has 15 calories and 20 g has 20. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 5.1 | 0.1 / 0 / 1.2 |
| 10 g | 10 | 0.1 / 0 / 2.3 |
| 15 g | 15 | 0.2 / 0 / 3.5 |
| 17 g — typical serving | 17 | 0.2 / 0 / 4 |
| 20 g | 20 | 0.2 / 0 / 4.7 |
| 30 g | 30 | 0.4 / 0.1 / 7 |
| 50 g | 51 | 0.6 / 0.1 / 12 |
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Calories in ketchup by spoon and serving
| Measure | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (5.7 g) | 5.8 | 0.1 / 0 / 1.3 |
| 1 tablespoon (17 g) | 17 | 0.2 / 0 / 4 |
How we count
Piece weights are averages. Spoons are level US measures: 1 tsp = 4.9 ml, 1 tbsp = 14.8 ml, 1 cup = 240 ml; the weight follows the density of the food (USDA FoodData Central measure weights). The diary uses the same measures — log a portion in pieces, spoons or grams.
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Ketchup: what else is in it
Its calories come almost entirely from sugar: 3.6 g per serving, with no protein or fiber to keep you full.
What else to watch
- High in salt: 2 g per 100 g, while the WHO suggests no more than 5 g of salt a day in total.
Ketchup: swaps and alternatives
Ketchup has a fair amount of sugar (21 g per 100 g), a lot of salt (2 g per 100 g) and almost no fiber (0.4 g per 100 g), but our database has no same-category swap that fixes this noticeably at the same calories and is a full grade better. The simplest move is a smaller serving. How we pick swaps.
Similar foods with a better grade than ketchup
Same food group, a better Nutri-Score grade. They fall short of a noticeable per-serving swap, but their profile is better. Figures are for 17 g, a typical serving of ketchup.
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of ketchup?
100 g of ketchup has 101 calories, with 1.2 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 23 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of ketchup?
A serving (tablespoon, 17 g) has 17 calories: 0.2 g protein, 0 g fat and 4 g carbs.
What are the macros of ketchup?
Per 100 g: 1.2 g protein, 23 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. By calories that's about 5% protein, 93% carbs and 2% fat.
What vitamins and minerals are in ketchup?
Per 100 g, ketchup is richest in riboflavin (0.17 mg, 13% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 168556.
How many calories are in a tablespoon of ketchup?
A level US tablespoon (14.8 ml, about 17 g) has 17 calories; a teaspoon (4.9 ml, 5.7 g) has 5.8.
How much fiber is in ketchup?
100 g of ketchup has 0.4 g of fiber; a serving (tablespoon, 17 g) has 0.1 g — 0% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.