Why is CHOPPED TOMATOES in tomato juice classified as minimally processed (NOVA 1) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because the product consists mainly of whole tomatoes (65 %) and concentrated tomato juice, with only citric acid (E330) added as an acidity regulator, it undergoes only basic preservation steps such as canning, which places it in NOVA group 1.

How does the low sugar and especially low salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 3.5 g of sugars and 0.07 g of salt per 100 g, the product adds minimal glucose and sodium, making it suitable for blood‑sugar and blood‑pressure management when consumed in reasonable portions.

Is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The ingredient list contains only tomatoes, tomato juice and citric acid, all plant‑derived, so it is vegan, gluten‑free and halal, but its carbohydrate level (about 4 g per 100 g) means it is not compatible with strict keto diets.

Sainsbury's • 400g

CHOPPED TOMATOES in tomato juice

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

CHOPPED TOMATOES in tomato juice is a 400 g tin of plant‑based, vegan chopped tomatoes preserved in tomato juice, classified in the fruits and vegetables food group. It receives a Nutri‑Score of A and a NOVA rating of 1, indicating minimal processing, and per 100 g it provides low sugar (3.5 g), very low salt (0.07 g), low fat and saturated fat, with modest protein (1.2 g) and fiber (0.9 g). The only added component is citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator, and its tin‑plated steel can is fully recyclable, contributing to an A‑plus Eco‑Score, though the product offers limited protein and fiber compared with fresh tomatoes.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal24 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates3.5 g

Sugars3.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar canned vegetable products, this product has slightly lower sugar (3.5 g vs 3.62 g per 100 g), dramatically lower salt (0.07 g vs 0.73 g), but also lower protein (1.2 g vs 3.84 g) and fiber (0.9 g vs 4.11 g).

Ingredients

Tomatoes 65%, Concentrated Tomato Juice, Acidity Regulator(Citric Acid)

84%

35%

Sainsbury's Basics

2 x 400g