Prego Sauces Creamy Lemon Parmesan
Processing Score
8.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00051000250766
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size63 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
5%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 390mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 20mg
0%
* 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
15 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWATER, CREAM, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BUTTER (CREAM), PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), GARLIC, SALT, CONCENTRATED LEMON JUICE, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORING, SOY LECITHIN, WHITE PEPPER, PARSLEY, BETA CAROTENE FOR COLOR.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Prego Sauces Creamy Lemon Parmesan scores Highly 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.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 45% 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 Sauces Creamy Lemon Parmesan'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene For Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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