Tomato Basil Sauce

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Is Tomato Basil Sauce healthy?

Tomato Basil 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 basil sauce contains beneficial ingredients like tomato puree, olive oil, and herbs, which provide vitamins and antioxidants.

How processed is Tomato Basil Sauce?

Tomato Basil Sauce is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Tomato Basil Sauce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Tomato Puree, Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice, Olive Oil count in its favor; Sugar, Soybean Oil are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Tomato Basil Sauce

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60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 2
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Category Condiments
Summary

This tomato basil sauce contains beneficial ingredients like tomato puree, olive oil, and herbs, which provide vitamins and antioxidants. However, the presence of soybean oil, a highly processed seed oil, and added sugar detracts from its healthfulness. The sauce is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the inclusion of some high-quality ingredients.

Key ingredients 13

Tomato Puree
Good

Made from whole tomatoes, providing natural lycopene and antioxidants that support overall health.

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Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice
Good

Whole food ingredient offering dietary fiber, vitamins, and beneficial antioxidants.

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Olive Oil
Good

Heart-healthy monounsaturated fat containing beneficial antioxidants.

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Garlic
Good

Whole food with well-documented cardiovascular and immune benefits.

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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Common organic acid used for preservation and flavor enhancement.

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Calcium Chloride
Neutral

Firming agent commonly used to maintain the texture of canned tomatoes.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement.

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Onion
Neutral

Whole food ingredient providing savory flavor and beneficial plant compounds.

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Basil
Neutral

Herbal ingredient added for traditional flavor and aroma.

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Oregano
Neutral

Aromatic herb that adds natural flavor and beneficial antioxidants.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Soybean Oil
Very Bad

Refined seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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