Restaurant ketchup has 117 kcal and 949 mg sodium per 100 g. Packets typically hold 9 g each, adding 11 calories per packet – but three or four packets per meal (common in fast food) total 33–44 calories that rarely get logged. Track the packet count as a simple proxy.
How should I track Ketchup, restaurant?
Small amounts of Ketchup, restaurant 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.