Red enchilada sauce has just 30 kcal per 100 g. At 0.9 g fat and 4.9 g carbs, this chili-based sauce is one of the lightest. The 547 mg sodium per 100 g is the main tracking concern. A 60 ml ladle over enchiladas adds 18 calories but 328 mg sodium. Track the sodium, not the calories.
How should I track Enchilada Sauce, red?
Small amounts of Enchilada Sauce, red add up faster than most people realize. A systematic review (Whitton et al., Adv Nutr 2022) found that condiments are among the most frequently omitted items in food logs — skipped 1–80% of the time. A tablespoon of mayo or dressing can add 50–100 calories, and most people use two or three tablespoons without measuring. The fix is simple: keep a teaspoon or scale near your plate and measure once. Sauces and dressings are often the hidden reason a "healthy" salad ends up at 600+ calories.