Alfredo sauces
Ragu Classic Alfredo Sauce
16 oz (454 g)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 54
Ragu Classic Alfredo Sauce scores 54 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 6 points 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: flavor enhancer, flavoring, industrial protein, modified starch and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 5 points Saturated fat 4.1 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Creamy Spinach Alfredo Sauce Sonoma Gourmet · 15.5 oz/439 g Not ultra-processed · No modified starch Score 79 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Rigatoni Alfredo Sauce Bravo Bravissimo · 14.64 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 79 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Alfredo sauce Buitoni · 15 oz (425 g) Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 77 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Classic Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 1.5 points
- Yeast extract minus 1.5 points
- Sodium phosphate minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 4.1 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 1.4 g / 100 g minus 5 points
100 − 46.5 = 53.5 → 54
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 148 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 13.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g |
Serving: 0.25 cup (61 g)
Ingredients
- WATER
- SOYBEAN OIL
- CREAM
- PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES)
- MODIFIED CORN STARCH
- ENZYME MODIFIED EGG YOLK
- WHEY
- SALT
- ROMANO CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES)
- WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
- XANTHAN GUM
- YEAST EXTRACT
- DISODIUM PHOSPHATE
- NATURAL FLAVORS
- GARLIC POWDER
- SPICES
Label text, as published
WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, CREAM, PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ENZYME MODIFIED EGG YOLK, WHEY, SALT, ROMANO CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy, Egg
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Glass
Context only: no points in v1.
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Alfredo Rao's Homemade · 15 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatSeed-oil free Score 60 out of 100 Good -
Alfredo Sauce Bertolli · 15 oz (425 g) Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains seed oils Score 48 out of 100 Okay -
Homestyle Alfredo Prego · 411 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 37 out of 100 Poor -
Classic alfredo pasta sauce Great Value · 22 oz/624 g Ultra-processedContains seed oils Score 58 out of 100 Okay -
Vegan Alfredo Pasta Sauce Primal Kitchen · 15 oz/425 g Seed-oil free Score 87 out of 100 Excellent -
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More from Ragu
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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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.”
who.int
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org