Why is Sauce tomate Provencale classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce is not ultra-processed; it is rated NOVA 3 because it is made from whole organic tomatoes, onions, herbs and a few oils that are cooked and blended, without any industrial additives. The additive count is zero, indicating no preservatives, colorings, or flavor enhancers are listed.

How does the sugar and salt content in Sauce tomate Provencale affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5.9 g of sugar and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce provides less sugar than the average condiment and a modest amount of salt; diabetic individuals should still monitor portion size to keep carbohydrate intake in check, and hypertensive consumers should use it sparingly due to the salt, although it is considerably lower than typical sauces.

Is Sauce tomate Provencale suitable for a vegan or keto diet, and is it gluten-free?

All ingredients are plant-based, so the sauce is fully vegan and also gluten-free. However, with 5.9 g of sugar and about 16 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, it does not meet the strict carbohydrate limits of a keto diet and should be used only in moderation by those following keto.

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Sauce tomate Provencale

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sauce tomate Provencale is an organic Provencal tomato sauce packaged in a 200 g glass jar, belonging to the Fat and sauces PNNS group. It carries a Nutri-Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 3, offering low fat and saturated fat but moderate levels of sugar (5.9 g) and salt (1.1 g per 100 g). While its high fruit-and-vegetable content (98 % of ingredients) and lack of additives make it a clean ingredient option, the added sugar and salt may be a concern for low-sugar or low-sodium diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal47 kcal

Fat1.1 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates6.3 g

Sugars5.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment, this sauce contains roughly half the sugar (5.9 g vs 10.95 g per 100 g), about one-fifth the salt (1.1 g vs 5.0 g), and far less fat, making it a lower-calorie, low-fat option.

Ingredients

Tomates* 81% (purée de tomates* mi-réduite, pulpe de tomates*), oignons* en morceaux, sel marin, plantes aromatiques* 0,5%, huile d'olive* vierge extra, purée d'ail*, sucre de canne*, huile de tournesol*, poivre noir*. *Produits issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal47 kcal

Fat1.1 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates6.3 g

Sugars5.9 g

Comparative Analysis

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