Tomato Ketchup
Simply Nature Tomato Ketchup
20 oz
Score
- High in sugar
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 54
Simply Nature Tomato Ketchup scores 54 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 11 points Sugars 23.5 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better ketchup
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Tomato ketchup Meijer · 19 oz Less sugar · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Ketchup star Star · 310 g Less sugar · Less salt Score 87 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Organic Tomato ketchup 20 oz Less sugar · Less salt Score 72 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Spicy Ketchup Good Food For Good · 9.5 oz Less sugar · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 46 points higher -
Tomato Ketchup Field Day Organic · 20 oz Less sugar · Less salt Score 75 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Tomato Ketchup
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 23.5 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Salt 2.2 g / 100 g minus 7 points
100 − 46 = 54
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 118 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23.5 g |
| Sugars | 23.5 g |
| Added sugars | 17.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 2.2 g |
Serving: 1 Tbsp (17 g)
Ingredients
- Organic tomato concentrate
- organic sugar (high concern)
- organic vinegar
- salt
- organic onion powder
- organic spices
Label text, as published
Organic tomato concentrate, organic sugar, organic vinegar, salt, organic onion powder, organic spices.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More tomato ketchup on GoodSwap
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Tomato Ketchup Heinz · 14 oz (397 g) Ultra-processedHigh in sugarHigh in saltContains added sugars Score 18 out of 100 Bad -
Tomato Ketchup Heinz · 910 g Ultra-processedHigh in sugarHigh in saltContains added sugars Score 18 out of 100 Bad -
Tomato Ketchup Heinz · 567 g Ultra-processedHigh in sugarHigh in saltContains added sugars Score 18 out of 100 Bad -
Tomato Ketchup Burman's · 1070 g Ultra-processedHigh in sugarHigh in saltContains added sugars Score 42 out of 100 Okay -
Tomato Ketchup No Salt Added Heinz · 14 oz (397 g) Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugars Score 24 out of 100 Poor -
Organic Tomato Ketchup Wellsley Farms · 40 oz/1.13 kg High in saltContains added sugarsCertified organicNo additives Score 57 out of 100 Okay
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Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk