Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce, Tomato Basil
Processing Score
9.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 20 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, preservatives, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
072457980778
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 310mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 0g
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
20 listed · 8 flagged for reviewINGREDIENTS*: TRIPLE FILTERED PURIFIED WATER, SALT, CRUSHED TOMATOES, NATURAL FLAVORS, ORGANIC WHITE VINEGAR, ONION, CITRIC ACID, VEGETABLE FIBER, XANTHAN GUM, BASIL, GARLIC, CELLULOSE GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, BETA CAROTENE COLOR, PURPLE CARROT EXTRACT COLOR, RED BELL PEPPER, SPICES, SUCRALOSE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce, Tomato Basil scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
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 Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce, Tomato Basil'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.
- 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.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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1.04.0
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1.06.0
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1.05.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
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1.03.0
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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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