Michaels of Brooklyn Marinara Sauce
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Sauces

Michaels of Brooklyn Marinara Sauce

32 oz

Score

Excellent 92 out of 100 Medium confidence
  • No additives
  • Seed-oil free

Why it scores 92

Michaels of Brooklyn Marinara Sauce scores 92 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. minus 3 points Salt 0.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Marinara Sauce

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
    Strong High in salt. [2]
subtotal−3

Bonuses

  • No additives plus 3 points
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [1]
subtotal+3

TOTAL 92Excellent

100 − 8 = 92


GTIN 00855019004002 · 2026-10-01

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy38 kcal
Fat1.7 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates5 g
Sugars3.3 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber1.7 g
Protein0.8 g
Salt0.7 g

Serving: 0.5 cups (133 g)

Ingredients

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

IMPORTED ITALIAN TOMATOES, FRESH GARLIC, FRESH BASIL, ITALIAN OLIVE OIL, OREGANO, FRESH PARSLEY AND SPICES.

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 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