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Tomato and Garlic Pasta Sauce

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Is Tomato and Garlic Pasta Sauce healthy?

Tomato and Garlic Pasta Sauce scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pasta sauce contains beneficial ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and garlic, which provide vitamins, antioxidants, and flavor.

How processed is Tomato and Garlic Pasta Sauce?

Tomato and Garlic Pasta Sauce is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Tomato and Garlic Pasta Sauce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Tomato, Reconstituted Tomato Puree, Onion count in its favor; Sunflower Oil, Sugar 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 and Garlic Pasta Sauce

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Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 7
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Category Pasta
Summary

This pasta sauce contains beneficial ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and garlic, which provide vitamins, antioxidants, and flavor. However, the presence of refined sugar and sunflower oil, both of which are highly processed, detracts from its healthfulness. The sauce is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the inclusion of several nutritious components.

Key ingredients 13

Tomato
Very Good

Rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that supports heart health and protects cells from damage.

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Reconstituted Tomato Puree
Good

Provides a concentrated source of tomatoes and beneficial lycopene, though slightly processed from paste.

Onion
Good

Contains beneficial antioxidants and prebiotics that support immune and digestive health.

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Roasted Garlic
Good

Offers bioactive sulfur compounds that support immune function and overall well-being.

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Garlic
Good

Contains allicin and other beneficial compounds known for their antimicrobial and health-supporting properties.

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Basil
Good

A fragrant herb that adds flavor and provides helpful plant antioxidants.

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Oregano
Good

An aromatic herb rich in antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary sodium chloride used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Modified Maize Starch
Neutral

Processed corn starch used to improve texture and consistency in the sauce.

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Lemon Juice From Concentrate
Neutral

Used to provide acidity and balance the flavor profile of the sauce.

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Black Peper
Neutral

A common culinary spice used to add flavor and mild heat.

Sugar
Bad

Added caloric sweetener that provides empty calories and can contribute to blood sugar spikes.

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Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

A highly processed seed oil rich 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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