High Sodium Levels

High sodium levels

1 Tbsp catsup (tomato, bottled) contains:

15 cal;
4 gm carbohydrate;
2 mg calcium;
3 mg phosphorus;
.1 mg iron;
260 mg sodium;
160 mg potassium;
300 units A;
.4 mg niacin;
2 mg C.

The word catsup, or ketchup, derives from the Malay word for spiced fish sauce, but in America it’s use to spice up a lot more than fish. Extremely high in sodium it is very often on the forbidden foods list for bland diets low-sodium diets, and reducing diets, and for those with high blood pressure or low blood sugar. Although it contains little fat and has a high vitamin A content, catsup should be avoided both as a condiment and in cooking except in cases of low blood pressure or heat exhaustion. A tomato puree or tomato juice with a moderate amount of seasoning can substitute for catsup in most recipes.