Marinara sauce nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 257 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.6g11% of calories
- Carbs19g61% of calories
- Fat3.8g27% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
At a glance
One serving of Marinara sauce (1 cup, 257 g) has 126 calories, with 3.6 g of protein, 19 g of carbohydrates and 3.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (61% of calories). It is high in Vitamin E (41% DV), Vitamin K (30% DV) and niacin (63% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 47% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin E41%
- Vitamin K30%
- Niacin63%
- Vitamin B634%
- Iron25%
- Copper23%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber17%
- Riboflavin (B2)12%
- Potassium17%
- Magnesium11%
- Phosphorus12%
- Manganese15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium47%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (257 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 85 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 6 mg | 41% |
| Vitamin K | 36 μg | 30% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Niacin | 10 mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Folate (B9) | 33 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 35 mg | 6% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 69 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 820 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 46 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 87 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 4 μg | 7% |
Full breakdown · 22 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,002 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 57 μg | — |
| Fructose | 6 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 6 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 32,549 μg | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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Burning 126 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 24minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 15minCycling (moderate)
- 10minRunning (6 mph)
- 18minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Marinara sauce?
One serving of Marinara sauce (1 cup) has 126 calories, which works out to 49 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Marinara sauce high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Marinara sauce keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 15 g of net carbs and 61% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Marinara sauce?
1077 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Marinara sauce?
14 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
