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Bertolli Vodka Sauce
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Bertolli Vodka Sauce

125 g

Okay out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains added sugars
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 55

Bertolli Vodka Sauce scores 55 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Salt 1.2 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 Receipt

Vodka Sauce

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Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Calcium chloride
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Spirits
    Regulatory There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy. [5][6]
  • Xanthan gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
subtotal−26.5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [4]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 7.2 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some sugar. [1]
  • Saturated fat 4 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [7]
  • Salt 1.2 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [8]
subtotal−11
TOTAL 55Okay

100 − 45.5 = 54.5 → 55

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

GTIN 00036200219348 · 2026-07-11

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy112 kcal
Fat8 g
Saturated fat4 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates8 g
Sugars7.2 g
Added sugars1.4 g
Fiber0.8 g
Protein2.4 g
Salt1.2 g

Serving: 0.5 Cup (122 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), DICED TOMATOES IN JUICE [DICED TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE (FIRMING AID), CITRIC ACID], CREAM, ONIONS, VODKA, SUGAR, PARMASAN CHEESE (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, ROMANO CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), XANTHAN GUM, SPICES, GARLIC, CITRIC ACID

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Gluten

  • Not vegan
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Packaging

Glass

Context only: no points in v1.

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy

    U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Aug 14, 2026 · Regulator

    “There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy.”

    cdc.gov

  6. Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)

    International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) · IARC

    monographs.iarc.who.int

  7. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  8. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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