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Tomato Sauce

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Is Tomato Sauce healthy?

Tomato Sauce scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This tomato sauce is ultra-processed, which limits its potential score despite having a relatively simple ingredient list.

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, Tomatoes, Dehydrated onions, Dehydrated garlic 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

70 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$0.82 · 15 oz · $0.05 / fluid ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Condiments
Summary

This tomato sauce is ultra-processed, which limits its potential score despite having a relatively simple ingredient list. The presence of natural flavorings, which lack transparency, is a concern, although the primary ingredient, tomatoes, is beneficial and minimally processed. The product contains only one additive, citric acid, which is generally considered safe, but the overall processing level impacts the score.

Key ingredients 8

Tomatoes
Good

Tomatoes are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, supporting overall health and adding natural flavor to the sauce.

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Dehydrated onions
Good

Dehydrated onions provide flavor and contain beneficial compounds like antioxidants, enhancing the sauce's nutritional profile.

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Dehydrated garlic
Good

Dehydrated garlic adds flavor and has natural compounds that may support immune health.

Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Sweet bell pepper
Good

Sweet bell peppers are a source of vitamins and antioxidants, contributing to the sauce's nutritional benefits.

Natural flavorings
Neutral

Natural flavorings are added to improve taste without adding significant nutritional value or risk.

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Citric acid
Neutral

Citric acid is used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, with minimal impact on health.

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En:e330
Neutral

En:e330 (citric acid) is a common additive used for preservation and acidity regulation.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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