Tomato sauces
Barilla Marinara
24 oz (680 g)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 77
Barilla Marinara scores 77 out of 100 (Good) 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 3 points Salt 0.9 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Marinara
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 23.5 = 76.5 → 77
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 40 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1/2 cup (125 g)
Ingredients
- TOMATO PURÉE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE)
- DICED TOMATOES IN TOMATO JUICE
- ONIONS
- SEA SALT
- BASIL
- EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
- OREGANO
- CITRIC ACID (ACIDITY REGULATOR)
- NATURAL FLAVOR
Label text, as published
TOMATO PURÉE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), DICED TOMATOES IN TOMATO JUICE, ONIONS, SEA SALT, BASIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, OREGANO, CITRIC ACID (ACIDITY REGULATOR), NATURAL FLAVOR.
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Paper, Metal, Clear glass
Context only: no points in v1.
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More from Barilla
Sources
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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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“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