Pizza Sauce - How Many Calories?

Dietitian's Tips for Consuming Pizza Sauce

• Metabolic Effect: Thanks to the tomatoes and spices it contains, pizza sauce can aid digestion and has antioxidant properties. However, some commercial sauces may contain high amounts of sugar and salt.
• Consumption Recommendation: Choosing homemade pizza sauce allows you to control the amount of sugar and salt it contains. Using the sauce on a pizza base made from whole wheat flour can be a healthier option.
• Things to Consider: One tablespoon of pizza sauce contains approximately 10-15 calories. It is important for those aiming to manage their weight not to exaggerate the amount of sauce. The high sodium content may pose a risk for individuals with hypertension.
• Exercise Equivalent: Burning the calories from one tablespoon of pizza sauce may require about 2-3 minutes of light activity. For example, a short walk or climbing stairs can help you burn these calories.