Why is Tomate frito Estilo Casero classified as NOVA 3 and what does that indicate about its processing?

A NOVA 3 rating means the sauce is processed with cooking, the addition of oil, sugar and salt, but it does not contain the extensive industrial additives or formulations found in ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) foods.

How do the sugar (7.8 g) and salt (0.6 g) levels in this sauce affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The sugar amount is moderate; people with diabetes should count it toward their daily carbohydrate allowance. The salt content is low, making it generally acceptable for hypertensive diets, though overall intake should still be monitored.

Is this tomato frito suitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets?

Yes, the sauce contains only plant‑based ingredients, tomatoes, olive oil, sugar and salt, and no gluten‑containing grains, so it is suitable for both vegan and gluten‑free consumers.

Hida • 350 g

Tomate frito Estilo Casero

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Tomate frito Estilo Casero is a 350 g jar of home‑style fried tomato sauce made with tomatoes, extra‑virgin olive oil, sugar and salt. It belongs to the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces groups, carries a Nutri‑Score A and is classified as NOVA 3, providing 93 kcal per 100 g with low fat (5.1 g), low saturated fat (0.7 g), low sugars (7.8 g) and low salt (0.6 g compared with typical sauce averages. While it is gluten‑free and contains no additives, the presence of added sugar and salt means it remains a processed product and should be consumed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal93 kcal

Fat5.1 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates9.1 g

Sugars7.8 g

Comparative Analysis

It contains roughly half the fat, one‑third the saturated fat, about 30 % less sugar and almost nine‑tenths less salt than the average sauce in its category.

Ingredients

Tomate, aceite de oliva virgen extra 5,1 %, azúcar, sal.

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