Heinz • 500ml
Tomato Frito
Product Insights
Tomato Frito is a ready-to-use tomato-based sauce marketed by Heinz, classified in the Fat and sauces group of the PNNS system. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is placed in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its modest protein content (1.1 g per 100 ml) and moderate levels of fat (3.5 g), saturated fat (0.4 g), sugars (6 g) and salt (0.9 g). While it provides a convenient source of tomatoes and vegetables (≈50 % fruit/veg content) it also contains added sugars, a preservative (E14xx) and a small amount of modified starch, which may be concerns for health-focused consumers.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for typical sauces, this Tomato Frito delivers about half the fat, one-third the salt, less than half the sugars and roughly one-third the calories per 100 g, positioning it as a lower‑calorie, lower‑fat option within its category.
Ingredients
Tomates (160 g pour 100 g Tomato Frito), huiles végétales 3,4% (tournesol, soja en proportion variable avec des extraits d'oignons et d'ail frits), sucre, amidon modifié, şel.
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