Prego Sauce Meat Flavored
Processing Score
8.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 29 ingredients, including corn syrup and modified ingredients. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00051000232045
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size120 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 600mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
17 listed · 4 flagged for reviewBEEF STOCK, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, BEEF FAT, SPICES, BEEF INCLUDING BEEF JUICES, HYDROLYZED PROTEIN (CORN GLUTEN, SOY, WHEAT), CITRIC ACID, FLAVORING, CARAMEL COLOR, CORN OIL, SEASONING (GRILL FLAVOR [FLAVORING FROM VEGETABLE OIL, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS], SALT, WHEAT GERM, MALTODEXTRIN), ONION EXTRACT, GARLIC EXTRACT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Prego Sauce Meat Flavored scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Modified Proteins (Hydrolyzed Protein (Corn Gluten, Soy, Wheat)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 9,519 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Prego Sauce Meat Flavored's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Corn Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Prego vs Ragu and Prego vs Classico comparisons.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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