Why is Passierte Tomaten classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Passierte Tomaten is actually rated NOVA 3, reflecting that it is a processed food due to heat treatment and the addition of salt; it contains no additives, as indicated by an additive count of zero.

How does the sugar and salt content in Passierte Tomaten affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the puree adds 18 kcal from carbohydrates, which can raise blood glucose and should be limited by people with diabetes, while its 0.49 g of salt per 100 g contributes about 20% of the recommended daily sodium limit, a moderate amount that may be a concern for hypertension though it remains lower than the average for similar products.

Based on its ingredients, is Passierte Tomaten suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

The product is made solely of tomatoes and salt, making it vegan, vegetarian, halal‑compatible, and gluten‑free; however, its carbohydrate content from natural sugars makes it unsuitable for strict keto diets.

Mutti • 560g

Passierte Tomaten

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Passierte Tomaten is an organic, 99.5 % tomato puree sold in a 560 g glass bottle and belongs to the Fruits & Vegetables (Vegetables) group in the French nutrition guide. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified in NOVA group 3 (processed), offering very low fat and saturated fat, modest protein, 4.5 g of sugar and 0.49 g of salt per 100 g, which places its salt content below the average for similar products but its sugar slightly above. While the product is free of additives and boasts an Eco‑Score of A⁺, its moderate sugar level and added salt mean it should be used in moderation by those monitoring sugar or sodium intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal36 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates5.1 g

Sugars4.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Passierte Tomaten contains 4.5 g of sugar per 100 g, exceeding the typical 3.6 g found in comparable products, while its salt (0.49 g) is lower than the average 0.73 g and its energy (32 kcal) is far below the category average of 83 kcal per 100 g.

Ingredients

tomate 99,5%, sel

84%

35%

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Mutti

235g