Tomato sauces
Happy Harvest Tomato Sauce
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 77
Happy Harvest Tomato Sauce 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 1.2 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 same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 23.5 = 76.5 → 77
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 25 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.9 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 1/4 cup (61 g)
Ingredients
- Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste)
- Water
- Salt
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Citric Acid
- Natural Flavors
- Dehydrated Bell Peppers
Label text, as published
Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Water, Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Dehydrated Bell Peppers.
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Happy Harvest
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