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Heinz Tomato Ketchup

Common questions

Is Heinz Tomato Ketchup healthy?

Heinz Tomato Ketchup scores 15/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Heinz Tomato Ketchup scores 15/100.

Does Heinz Tomato Ketchup contain seed oils?

No — Scout's ingredient analysis marks Heinz Tomato Ketchup as seed-oil free.

How processed is Heinz Tomato Ketchup?

Heinz Tomato Ketchup is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Heinz Tomato Ketchup compare to other condiments?

Heinz Tomato Ketchup ranks #30 of 32 condiments in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Primal Kitchen Organic Dijon Mustard at 92/100.

Which ingredients drive Heinz Tomato Ketchup's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes counts in its favor; High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Natural Flavoring 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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Heinz Tomato Ketchup

Heinz
Seed oil free
15 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Kraft Heinz
Category Condiments
Summary

Heinz Tomato Ketchup scores 15/100. The world's most iconic ketchup contains tomato concentrate as its base, but is heavily penalized for high fructose corn syrup as the third ingredient, doubled with regular corn syrup — two forms of highly processed sweetener in a single condiment. Natural flavoring adds another layer of opacity. A textbook example of a product people assume is fine but is far from clean.

Key ingredients 8

High Fructose Corn Syrup
Very Bad

HFCS is a highly processed sweetener derived from corn starch through enzymatic processing. Linked to obesity, insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and metabolic syndrome. The third ingredient by weight in this product.

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Corn Syrup
Bad

A second processed corn-derived sweetener stacked on top of HFCS. Two forms of corn sugar in a single condiment is a hallmark of ultra-processing designed to maximize sweetness cheaply.

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Natural Flavoring
Bad

Ambiguous umbrella term with no transparency on chemical composition. Used to enhance flavor without disclosing specific ingredients.

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Distilled Vinegar
Neutral

Standard acidulant used in ketchup for flavor and preservation. Simple, traditional ingredient.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard flavor enhancer. Typical for condiments.

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Onion Powder
Neutral

Dehydrated onion for flavor. Minimal nutritional impact at this quantity.

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Spice
Neutral

Unspecified spice blend for flavor. Vague but likely benign.

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Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes
Good

Concentrated tomatoes provide lycopene and vitamin C. The base ingredient is a whole food, though concentration is a processing step.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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