And when you consider all the added sugars found
in most commercial brands of this condiment, it
's no wonder it got such a bad rep.. However, if you can find a brand without any added sugars or make it by yourself with tomatoes, vinegar, salt and spices, ketchup can become a real healthful
gem in your diet — it
's very
low in calories (there
are only 15
calories in one tablespoon, compared to 100
calories in one tablespoon of mayonnaise), contains practically no fat and it
's especially high
in lycopene, one of the most important cancer - fighting phytonutrients found
in tomatoes and other red fruits and vegetables.