Why is La sauce tomate cuisinée classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additive does it contain?

The sauce includes added sugar, modified starch, vegetable oil and the preservative E14xx, all of which are characteristic of industrial formulations; the presence of these processed ingredients places it in NOVA group 4.

How does the sugar and salt content in this tomato sauce affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 6 g of sugar and 0.9 g of salt per 100 ml, the sauce can raise blood glucose levels and contribute to daily sodium intake, so people managing diabetes or high blood pressure should use it sparingly and consider lower‑sugar or low‑salt alternatives.

Is this sauce suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The sauce is vegan and bears a no‑gluten label, making it safe for those diets, but it provides 9.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 ml, which exceeds typical keto limits, so it is not keto‑friendly.

Heinz • 330 ml 350g

La sauce tomate cuisinée

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The product is a cooked tomato sauce classified in the "Fat and sauces" and "Dressings and sauces" families of the PNNS system. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed condiment that contains added sugar, salt (0.9 g per 100 ml) and a single additive (E14xx). While it provides 50 % tomato content, modest protein (1.1 g per 100 ml) and low saturated fat, its overall sugar (6 g) and salt levels are moderate, which may limit its suitability for low‑sugar or low‑salt diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal73 kcal

Fat3.5 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates9.3 g

Sugars6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for tomato sauces, this sauce contains considerably less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt per 100 ml, making it a relatively lower‑calorie and lower‑sodium option.

Ingredients

Tomates (160 g pour 100 g de sauce tomate cuisinée), huiles végétales 3,4% (tournesol, soja en proportion variable avec des extraits d'oignon et d'ail frits), sucre, amidon modifié, sel

84%

35%

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350 g