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Classico Vodka Sauce Pasta Sauce
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Classico Vodka Sauce Pasta Sauce

125 g

Okay out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains added sugars
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 59

Classico Vodka Sauce Pasta Sauce scores 59 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 0.9 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 Pasta 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]
  • Gum arabic (acacia)
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Xanthan gum
    Info An ingredient 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]
  • Sodium phosphate
    Strong EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. [7]
subtotal−29.5

Processing

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

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 1.2 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some saturated fat. [8]
  • Salt 0.9 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [9]
subtotal−4
TOTAL 59Okay

100 − 41.5 = 58.5 → 59

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

GTIN 00041129077054 · 2026-09-29

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy64 kcal
Fat2.8 g
Saturated fat1.2 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates7.2 g
Sugars4 g
Added sugars0.8 g
Fiber1.6 g
Protein1.6 g
Salt0.9 g

Serving: 0.5 cup (125 g)

Ingredients

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

TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), TOMATOES IN JUICE (TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), LIGHT CREAM (CREAM [FROM MILK], GUM ARABIC, XANTHAN GUM), VODKA, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF WATER, SUGAR, MILK, PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, OLIVE OIL, ONIONS, BASIL, GARLIC, MINCED GARLIC (WATER, DRIED GARLIC, CITRIC ACID), XANTHAN GUM, LACTIC ACID, SPICES, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Palm-oil-free

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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. EFSA issues new advice on phosphates

    European Food Safety Authority · Jun 12, 2019 · Agency assessment

    “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

  8. 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

  9. 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