Homemade Sofrito Sauce
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 0.81 g | 0% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 0.56 g | 0% |
| Sugars | No data | - |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.25 g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.91 g | 4% |
| Total Fat | 2.71 g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | No data | - |
| Monounsaturated Fat | No data | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | No data | - |
| Trans Fat | No data | - |
| Cholesterol | No data | - |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | No data | - |
| Vitamin C | 3.04 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | No data | - |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 170.61 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 59.75 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2.98 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 3.72 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.14 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.21 mg | 2% |
% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
Vitamin Coverage
Vitamin A
-
Vitamin C
3%
Vitamin D
-
Vitamin E
-
Vitamin K
-
Vitamin B1
4%
Vitamin B2
2%
Vitamin B3
3%
Vitamin B5
2%
Vitamin B6
3%
Vitamin B7
-
Vitamin B9
2%
Vitamin B12
-
There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.
Mineral Coverage
Calcium
0.2%
Iron
0.8%
Magnesium
0.9%
Phosphorus
2%
Potassium
1%
Sodium
7%
Zinc
2%
Copper
3%
Manganese
1%
Selenium
-
Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).
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📚 Health Research & Evidence About This Food
Sofrito sauce, when prepared as cooked tomato sauce in a Mediterranean style, has been shown in animal models to prevent the impairment of coronary endothelial function and improve the HDL profile, even when consumed with a dyslipidemic diet, by decreasing oxidative damage and boosting eNOS expression and activity; mechanistic studies indicate that this sauce is rich in various potent antioxidant substances, including many types of polyphenols, carotenoids, and vitamin C, with its cooking process further increasing beneficial molecules such as amino acids, thiosulfates, and phenolics.
1. Intake of Cooked Tomato Sauce Preserves Coronary Endothelial Function and Improves Apolipoprotein A-I and Apolipoprotein J Protein Profile in High-Density Lipoproteins.
Source: PubMed
Summary: Sofrito sauce intake prevents the impairment of receptor-operated and nonreceptor-operated endothelial-dependent coronary vasodilation induced by a dyslipidemic diet.
Read More: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25514506/
2. Sofrito Contains Substances That Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Source: ScienceDaily, 2026
Summary: Sofrito sauce contains many types of polyphenols, along with carotenoids and vitamin C, which are potent antioxidant substances.
Read More: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131115094311.htm
3. Cuisinomics: Ms-Based Untargeted Approach Reveals Chemical Modulation by a Recipe During Home Cooking.
Source: PubMed
Summary: Sofrito sauce contains previously unexplored compounds like phytoprostanes, hydroxycinnamic acid amides, and 3,4-dihydroxyphenylglycone, and its cooking process can increase the content of beneficial molecules such as amino acids, thiosulfates, and phenolics.
Read More: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33288173/
4. Bioactive Compounds Present in the Mediterranean Sofrito.
Source: PubMed
Summary: Sofrito sauce contains distinct polyphenols, including simple phenolic and hydroxycinnamoylquinic acids, as well as flavone, flavonol, and dihydrochalcone derivatives.
Read More: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23993494/
