How does the sugar and salt content in Tomato Ricotta affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The sauce provides 5.5 g of sugar and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, which are moderate; diabetics should count the sugar as part of their carbohydrate intake, and hypertensive individuals should note that the salt represents about 20 % of the daily recommended limit, so small portions are advisable.

Is the ricotta cheese in Tomato Ricotta a concern for people with milk allergies?

Yes, ricotta cheese supplies the milk allergen listed, so anyone with a cow‑milk allergy should avoid this sauce despite its organic certification.

Is Tomato Ricotta suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The sauce contains dairy cheeses and added cane sugar, making it unsuitable for vegan or strict keto diets, but it does not contain wheat or gluten‑containing ingredients, so it can be part of a gluten‑free regimen.

Alnatura, Alnatura GmbH • 375 g

Tomatenso Ricotta

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Tomato Ricotta is an organic tomato‑based sauce enriched with ricotta, pecorino and Parmesan cheeses, marketed in Germany as a ready‑to‑use condiment. It belongs to the “Dressings and sauces” group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C, falls in NOVA group 3 and provides 73 kcal per 100 g, with moderate levels of fat (3.3 g), saturated fat (1.5 g), sugars (5.5 g) and salt (1.2 g). The sauce is relatively low in sugar and salt compared with typical tomato sauces, is high in vegetables (≈ 77 % fruits / vegetables), but contains dairy allergens and added cane sugar, which may limit suitability for certain diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal73 kcal

Fat3.3 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates6.9 g

Sugars5.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average tomato‑sauce (10.9 g sugar, 12.0 g fat, 2.1 g saturated fat, 5.0 g salt per 100 g), this product has less than half the sugar and salt, markedly lower fat and saturated fat, while delivering more protein (3.4 g vs 2.1 g) and similar fiber.

Ingredients

Tomaten* 61%, Tomatenmark* zweifach konzentriert 11%, Wasser, MOLKENEIWEIßKÄSE RICOTTA* 7%, Zwiebeln*, PECORINO-KÄSE*, Rohrohrzucker*, Maisstärke*, PARMIGIANO REGGIANO DOP*, natives Olivenöl extra*, Meersalz, Basilikum*, Zitronensaftkonzentrat* *aus biologischer Landwirtschaft Kann Spuren von Soja, Cashewnuss und Sellerie enthalten.

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