Original Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies

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Is Original Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies healthy?

Original Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is ultra-processed, which limits its potential health score despite having a relatively simple ingredient list.

How processed is Original Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies?

Original Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Original Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Tomatoes with juice, Chopped green chili peppers count in its favor; Natural flavor 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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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Aldi
Category Canned Foods
Summary

This product is ultra-processed, which limits its potential health score despite having a relatively simple ingredient list. The presence of natural flavors, which are highly processed and lack transparency, is a concern. However, the primary ingredients like tomatoes and green chilies are beneficial, providing vitamins and antioxidants, which help balance the overall rating.

Key ingredients 8

Tomatoes with juice
Good

Tomatoes are a natural source of vitamins and antioxidants, making them a healthy ingredient in this product.

Chopped green chili peppers
Good

Green chilies add flavor and contain vitamins like vitamin C, contributing positively to the product.

Water
Neutral

Water is a basic ingredient used for processing and does not have a significant health impact.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Calcium os per container chloride
Neutral

Calcium chloride is used as a preservative and firming agent, with no significant health concerns in small quantities.

Citric acid
Neutral

Citric acid is a common additive that helps preserve the product and maintain acidity.

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Spice
Neutral

Spices are used for flavor enhancement and are generally safe in small amounts.

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Natural flavor
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

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