Mushroom & Tomato Pizza Sauce
Mushroom & Tomato Pizza Sauce is a savory, umami-rich base sauce for pizza, blending earthy mushrooms with sweet, tangy tomatoes. Typical ingredients include crushed tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, garlic, onions, and herbs like oregano and basil. This sauce has Italian roots, inspired by classic Neapolitan and Roman pizza traditions, but is now a global staple.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sauce is generally low in fat and protein but can be moderate in carbs from the tomatoes and any added sugar. It provides key nutrients like lycopene from tomatoes, B vitamins from mushrooms, and some fiber. A typical 1/2 cup serving contains roughly 40-60 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 800 IU |
| Lycopene | 4500 mcg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Nutritionally, cooking tomatoes increases the bioavailability of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, while mushrooms add a natural meaty texture and depth without extra calories. Culturally, this sauce represents the adaptability of Italian cuisine, merging simple, rustic ingredients into a versatile base that has been customized worldwide.
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