What is Tomato Basil Marinara sauce?

It's a tomato-based pasta sauce seasoned with basil, garlic, and other spices, ideal for Italian dishes.

How can I use Marinara sauce?

It can be served with pasta, used as a pizza sauce, or as a dip for breadsticks.

Is Marinara sauce healthy?

Yes, it's low in calories and made with healthy ingredients, making it a good choice for many recipes.

Condiment

How many calories in Tomato Basil Marinara?

Tomato Basil Marinara is a classic Italian sauce made with ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil. It's low in calories and perfect for pasta or as a pizza base.

Per 100 g

70 kcal

1/2 cup

87 kcal

(124 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
2 g / 100g	15 g / 100g	1 g / 100g

In numbers

Where the calories come from

Protein 10% · Carbs 78% · Fat 12%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1/2 cup (124 g, 87 kcal) is 4% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1/2 cup takes about 21 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Compared with similar foods

Tomato Basil Marinara is number 3 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 240 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Spicy Pickled Radishes	40	1 g
Classic Marinara Sauce	70	2 g
Tomato Basil Marinara	70	2 g
Sweet and Spicy Pickles	90	1 g
Roasted Red Pepper Dip	100	2 g
Lemon Basil Infused Olive Oil	900	0 g

Nutrition data updated June 14, 2026.

Health score

7/10

Frequently asked questions

What is Tomato Basil Marinara sauce?: It's a tomato-based pasta sauce seasoned with basil, garlic, and other spices, ideal for Italian dishes.
How can I use Marinara sauce?: It can be served with pasta, used as a pizza sauce, or as a dip for breadsticks.
Is Marinara sauce healthy?: Yes, it's low in calories and made with healthy ingredients, making it a good choice for many recipes.

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