Sauces
Ragu Cheesy classic alfredo pasta sauce
21.5 oz/609 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 54
Ragu Cheesy classic alfredo pasta 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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The Receipt
Cheesy classic alfredo pasta 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: 1 serving (61 g)
Ingredients
- WATER
- SOYBEAN OIL
- CREAM
- PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
- MODIFIED CORN STARCH
- ENZYME MODIFIED EGG YOLK (EGG YOLK, SALT, ENZYME)
- WHEY
- SALT
- ROMANO CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, 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 (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ENZYME MODIFIED EGG YOLK (EGG YOLK, SALT, ENZYME), WHEY, SALT, ROMANO CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, 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.
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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