Tomato chili sauce has 1 340 mg sodium per 100 g and 13.3 g sugar. This is saltier and sweeter than plain tomato sauce (564 mg, 4 g sugar). A 30 ml serving adds 28 calories with 400 mg sodium – easy to overlook when drizzled on eggs or grilled meat. Log the amount you pour.
How should I track Tomato Chili Sauce, bottled, with salt?
Small amounts of Tomato Chili Sauce, bottled, with salt 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.