Prego Sauces Merlot Tomato
Processing Score
6.2Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients and no additives we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00051000214232
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size120 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 480mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
19 listed · 2 flagged for reviewTOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), DICED TOMATOES IN TOMATO JUICE, MERLOT WINE, ONIONS, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, GARLIC, SALT, CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE, VEGETABLES (CARROTS, ONIONS, CELERY), SPICE, BASIL, BLACK PEPPER, CITRIC ACID, POTATO FLOUR, YEAST EXTRACT, FLAVORING, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Prego Sauces Merlot Tomato scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Fruit Products (Carrot Juice Concentrate): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Natural Flavors (Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in 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 Merlot Tomato'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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils 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.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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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