How Much Sugar Is in Ketchup?
One tablespoon of ketchup has about 3.7 g of added sugar — small per squeeze, but it adds up fast across a plate.
Low sugar
3.7g sugar
in 1 tablespoon (17 g) · about 0.9 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 3.7 g
- Per 100 g
- 22 g
- Type
- Added sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 0.9 tsp
An easy fit for a low-sugar day.
A single tablespoon of ketchup has about 3.7 g of added sugar — roughly a teaspoon. That seems minor, but almost nobody uses one tablespoon; a generous serving with fries or a burger is often 3–4 tablespoons, quietly adding 10–15 g of sugar to a 'savoury' meal.
Ketchup is a good example of hidden sugar in everyday condiments. Reduced-sugar versions exist, or a spoon of mustard or hot sauce brings flavour with almost none.
Lower-sugar swaps
- Mustard, hot sauce, or salsa for near-zero-sugar flavour
- A no-added-sugar ketchup if you want to keep the classic taste
Frequently asked questions
- Is there hidden sugar in ketchup?
- Yes — about a teaspoon of sugar per tablespoon. It's one of the most common hidden sources of added sugar in savoury meals.
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Sugar values from USDA FoodData Central; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-07-21.