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Pizza Sauce

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Common questions

Is Pizza Sauce healthy?

Pizza Sauce scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pizza sauce is made with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring Roma tomato puree, sea salt, and natural spices, which are minimally processed and provide nutritional benefits.

How processed is Pizza Sauce?

Pizza Sauce is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Pizza Sauce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Roma Tomato Puree, Sea Salt, Garlic Powder count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Pizza Sauce

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80 Good

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Del Monte Foods
Category Condiments
Summary

This pizza sauce is made with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring Roma tomato puree, sea salt, and natural spices, which are minimally processed and provide nutritional benefits. The presence of citric acid as a preservative is common in processed foods but does not significantly detract from the overall quality. The sauce's processing level limits its score, but the absence of artificial additives and seed oils supports a higher rating within its category.

Key ingredients 6

Roma Tomato Puree
Good

Roma tomato puree is a minimally processed ingredient rich in vitamins and antioxidants. It provides a natural source of lycopene, which has been linked to reduced risk of certain diseases. The puree form retains most of the nutritional benefits of whole tomatoes.

Benefits

Rich in lycopene and other antioxidants that may support heart health and reduce inflammation.

Sea Salt
Good

Sea salt is a natural source of sodium and trace minerals. It is less processed than regular table salt and retains beneficial minerals. Its use in moderation can enhance flavor without significant health risks.

Risks

Excessive consumption of sodium can lead to high blood pressure and cardiovascular issues.

Benefits

Provides essential minerals and enhances flavor in foods.

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Garlic Powder
Good

Concentrated whole-food seasoning.

Benefits

Contributes flavor and some health-promoting compounds.

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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

Benefits

Potentially offers antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits depending on the spices included.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer commonly used in food products. It is generally recognized as safe and helps maintain the acidity and freshness of the product. While it is synthetic in most commercial applications, it poses no significant health risks.

Benefits

Helps preserve the product and maintain its flavor profile.

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Onion Powder
Neutral

Onion powder is a dehydrated form of onion used for flavoring. It retains some of the nutritional benefits of fresh onions, such as antioxidants. However, the processing reduces its overall nutrient content compared to fresh onions.

Benefits

Adds flavor and some antioxidants to the product.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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