Why is CHOPPED TOMATOES IN A RICH TOMATO JUICE classified as minimally processed (NOVA 1) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made mainly from whole tomatoes (≈70 %) and tomato juice, with only citric acid added as an acidity regulator; because the ingredients are not chemically altered and the product is simply canned, it falls into NOVA 1.

How does the low sugar and salt content of this canned tomato product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.8 g of sugars and 0.015 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes only a small amount of carbohydrate and sodium, making it suitable for controlled‑sugar or low‑sodium eating plans, though the natural sugars still count toward total carbohydrate intake.

Is this product suitable for a vegan diet and why?

All listed ingredients, tomatoes, tomato juice, and citric acid, are plant‑based and certified vegan, so the product meets vegan standards and contains no animal‑derived components.

CUCINA • 400g

CHOPPED TOMATOES IN A RICH TOMATO JUICE

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

This 400 g aluminum can of CHOPPED TOMatoES IN A RICH TOMATO JUICE is made in Italy and contains chopped tomatoes in a seasoned tomato juice. It belongs to the fruits and vegetables group, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified as NOVA 1, indicating minimal processing, and its nutrition per 100 g is very low in fat, saturated fat, salt and calories but also low in fiber and protein. While it provides about 70 % whole tomatoes and a modest amount of natural sugars, the only added ingredient is citric acid, resulting in limited overall nutritional density compared with typical canned tomato products.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables92.5 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned‑tomato category, this product contains less fat (0.1 g vs 1.39 g), less salt (0.015 g vs 0.73 g) and fewer calories (22 kcal vs 83 kcal) per 100 g, but also provides less fiber (0.8 g vs 4.1 g) and protein (1.1 g vs 3.8 g).

Ingredients

TOMATOES (70%), Tomato Juice, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid.

84%

35%

Cucina

400 g