Hunt's Tomato Sauce, 29 oz, 29 OZ

Common questions

Is Hunt's Tomato Sauce, 29 oz, 29 OZ healthy?

Hunt's Tomato Sauce, 29 oz, 29 OZ scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This tomato sauce is primarily composed of tomato puree, which is a minimally processed ingredient rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

How processed is Hunt's Tomato Sauce, 29 oz, 29 OZ?

Hunt's Tomato Sauce, 29 oz, 29 OZ is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Hunt's Tomato Sauce, 29 oz, 29 OZ's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Red Pepper 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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Hunt's Tomato Sauce, 29 oz, 29 OZ

Hunt's
80 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Conagra Brands
Category Canned Foods
Summary

This tomato sauce is primarily composed of tomato puree, which is a minimally processed ingredient rich in vitamins and antioxidants. The product contains a short ingredient list with no harmful additives, making it a relatively clean processed food. However, due to its processing level, the score is capped, but it remains a healthy option within its category.

Key ingredients 7

Onion Powder
Good

Onion powder adds flavor and contains antioxidants beneficial for health.

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Garlic Powder
Good

Garlic powder provides flavor and has known antioxidant properties.

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Red Pepper
Good

Red pepper adds a spicy flavor and contains capsaicin, which may support metabolism.

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Tomato Puree
Neutral

Tomato puree is a natural ingredient that provides flavor and nutrients without added chemicals.

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Water
Neutral

Water is essential for the sauce's consistency and helps blend the ingredients smoothly.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is a natural preservative that helps maintain freshness and acidity.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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