Marinara Pasta Sauce - 23oz - Good & Gather™

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Is Marinara Pasta Sauce - 23oz - Good & Gather™ healthy?

Marinara Pasta Sauce - 23oz - Good & Gather™ scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This marinara pasta sauce contains beneficial ingredients like tomato puree and diced tomatoes, which are minimally processed and rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

How processed is Marinara Pasta Sauce - 23oz - Good & Gather™?

Marinara Pasta Sauce - 23oz - Good & Gather™ is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Marinara Pasta Sauce - 23oz - Good & Gather™'s score?

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

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Marinara Pasta Sauce - 23oz - Good & Gather™

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65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Target Corporation
Category Pasta
Summary

This marinara pasta sauce contains beneficial ingredients like tomato puree and diced tomatoes, which are minimally processed and rich in vitamins and antioxidants. However, the presence of canola oil, a highly processed seed oil, detracts from its healthiness due to its potential inflammatory effects. The sauce is moderately processed, which limits its overall score despite having a relatively clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 8

Tomato Puree
Good

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

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Diced Tomatoes in Tomato Juice
Good

Diced tomatoes in juice provide natural flavor and nutrients without added sugars or preservatives.

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Dehydrated Onions
Good

Dehydrated onions add natural flavor and contain beneficial antioxidants and nutrients.

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Dehydrated Garlic
Good

Dehydrated garlic provides flavor and is known for its potential health-supporting compounds.

Salt
Neutral

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

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Spice
Neutral

Spice is used to enhance flavor without significantly affecting the nutritional profile.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid acts as a preservative and flavor enhancer, commonly used in processed foods.

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Canola Oil
Very Bad

Canola oil is highly processed and contains unhealthy fats, which may not be ideal for a balanced diet.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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