Calories in 1/2 Cup of Ketchup
1/2 cup of ketchup (136 g) has 148 calories. That is 7% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.5 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 37 g of carbohydrates, a split of 4% protein, 2% fat and 94% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of ketchup has 74 and 3/4 cup of ketchup has 222 calories. Burning 148 calories takes about 26 minutes of brisk walking or 12 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Ketchup calories by serving size
Common amounts of ketchup with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 17 g | 19 | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 4.6 g |
| 1 dipping-size container | 28 g | 31 | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 7.6 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 31 | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 7.7 g |
| 50g | 50 g | 55 | 0.5 g | 0.2 g | 14 g |
| 2 dipping-size containers | 56 g | 61 | 0.6 g | 0.2 g | 15 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 109 | 1.1 g | 0.3 g | 27 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 124 | 1.2 g | 0.4 g | 31 g |
| 1/2 cup | 136 g | 148 | 1.5 g | 0.4 g | 37 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 218 | 2.2 g | 0.6 g | 54 g |
| 1 cup | 272 g | 296 | 2.9 g | 0.9 g | 74 g |
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Ketchup: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of ketchup?
1/2 cup of ketchup weighs about 136 g and has 148 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of ketchup?
1/2 cup of ketchup has 1.5 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of ketchup?
1/2 cup of ketchup has 37 g of carbohydrates, including 0.4 g of fiber and 29 g of sugars.
How much ketchup is 100 calories?
100 calories of ketchup is 92 g, about 3 1/2 dipping-size containers of ketchup.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2709733. Original description: Ketchup. Portion weights are USDA household measures.