Tomato sauces
Hunt's Original Tomato Sauce
8 oz (227 g)
Score
Why it scores 87
Hunt's Original Tomato Sauce scores 87 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 5 points Salt 1.3 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Original Tomato Sauce
START100
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
subtotal−8
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
subtotal−5
TOTAL 87Excellent
100 − 13 = 87
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 32 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5 g |
| Sugars | 3.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g |
Serving: 0.25 cup (62 g)
Ingredients
High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published
Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Water, Less than 2% of: Salt, Citric Acid, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Red Pepper.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
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