Ketchup
H.J. Heinz B.V. Tomato Ketchup BIO
580 g
Score
- High in sugar
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 56
H.J. Heinz B.V. Tomato Ketchup BIO scores 56 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 24.8 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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Ketchup star Star · 310 g Less sugar · Less salt Score 87 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
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Tomato Ketchup Simply Nature Less sugar · Less salt Score 79 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Tomato ketchup Meijer · 19 oz Less sugar · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Classic Ketchup Yo Mama's · 14 oz Less sugar · Less salt Score 89 out of 100 , 33 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Tomato Ketchup BIO
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 24.8 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Salt 1.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
100 − 44 = 56
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 | 112 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.3 g |
| Sugars | 24.8 g |
| Added sugars | 23.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
Ingredients
- tomatoes (180 g per 100 g of ketchup)
- sugar (high concern)
- vinegar
- salt
- spices (contain celery)
- onion powder
- garlic powder
Label text, as published
tomatoes (180 g per 100 g of ketchup), sugar, vinegar, salt, spices (contain celery), onion powder, garlic powder,
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plástico, Pet transparent
Context only: no points in v1.
More ketchup on GoodSwap
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Tomato Ketchup Heinz · 44 oz Ultra-processedHigh in sugarHigh in saltContains added sugars Score 40 out of 100 Okay -
Tomato Ketchup Simply Heinz · 878 g (1 lb 15 oz) Ultra-processedHigh in sugarHigh in saltContains added sugars Score 40 out of 100 Okay -
Heinz ketchup Heinz · 19 oz Ultra-processedHigh in sugarHigh in saltContains added sugars Score 40 out of 100 Okay -
Less-Sugar Ketchup Noble Made by The New Primal · 10.8 oz/307 g High in saltContains added sugarsNo additives Score 70 out of 100 Good -
Tomato Ketchup Del Monte · 680 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsNo additives Score 23 out of 100 Poor -
Tomato Ketchup Heinz · 64 oz Ultra-processedHigh in sugarHigh in saltContains added sugars Score 18 out of 100 Bad
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