Thick & Zesty Spaghetti Sauce Mix
Processing Score
7.6Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
052100031071
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size8 g
Amount per serving
Calories
25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 410mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 0g
* 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
12 listed · 4 flagged for reviewSUGAR, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, ONION, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, TOMATO POWDER, SPICES (INCLUDING BASIL, PAPRIKA, OREGANO), GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVOR, BEET POWDER, XANTHAN GUM.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Thick & Zesty Spaghetti Sauce Mix scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Tapioca Starch, Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 68% of the 11,127 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 Thick & Zesty Spaghetti Sauce Mix'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, Corn Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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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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