Tomato Sauce

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Common questions

Is Tomato Sauce healthy?

Tomato Sauce scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This tomato sauce contains beneficial ingredients like tomato puree, onion powder, garlic powder, and dehydrated bell peppers, which provide essential nutrients and antioxidants.

How processed is Tomato Sauce?

Tomato Sauce is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Tomato Sauce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Tomato puree, onion powder, 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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Tomato Sauce

H-E-B
60 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by H-E-B
Category Condiments
Summary

This tomato sauce contains beneficial ingredients like tomato puree, onion powder, garlic powder, and dehydrated bell peppers, which provide essential nutrients and antioxidants. However, the presence of 'natural flavour' as a vague ingredient raises concerns about transparency and potential processing methods. Additionally, the product is classified as ultra-processed, which limits its overall health score despite the presence of mostly wholesome ingredients.

Key ingredients 8

Tomato puree
Good

Tomato puree is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, making it a nutritious base for the sauce.

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onion powder
Good

Onion powder adds natural flavor and contains antioxidants that support overall health.

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garlic powder
Good

Garlic powder provides flavor and is known for its potential immune-boosting properties.

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dehydrated bell peppers
Good

Dehydrated bell peppers add natural sweetness and nutrients, enriching the sauce's flavor and nutritional value.

water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and helps achieve the desired sauce consistency without adding calories.

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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 helps preserve the sauce and enhances flavor without adding significant health concerns.

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natural flavour
Neutral

Natural flavour is used to enhance taste while maintaining a natural ingredient profile.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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