Is Ketchup good for you?
Ketchup is a condiment. It has about 26 g net carbs and 1 g protein per 100 g. Here's how Susta judges it — and why the answer changes with your goal.
Ketchup: verdict by goal
The details
Blood sugar: Roughly a quarter sugar by weight (banana ketchup too) — the hidden sugar in an otherwise savoury meal. Avoid the standard bottle for a blood-sugar reset; use a no-sugar-added ketchup, mustard, or fresh salsa.
How to choose: No-sugar-added / unsweetened only.
How to use it: Mustard, salsa, or sugar-free ketchup instead.
How to store: Fridge after opening.
Sensible portion: avoid standard, rarely
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Susta gives general wellness information graded by evidence — not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and never medication advice. Verdicts are tuned to a chosen goal and may differ for you. Talk to your clinician about your health.