Why is Heinz ketchup classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which ingredients make it so?

The product contains refined tomato puree, added sugar, vinegar, onion powder, spice and herb extracts, natural dill sugar, and flavorings such as natural aroma and celery, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and thus place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this ketchup affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 23 g of sugar per 100 ml, the ketchup can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, and its 1.8 g of salt contributes to higher sodium intake, which may raise blood pressure for people with hypertension; moderation is advised.

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

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the ketchup is vegan and gluten‑free, but its high carbohydrate and sugar content makes it incompatible with keto or low‑carb dietary plans.

heinz • 400ml

ketchup

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Heinz ketchup is a tomato‑based condiment that falls under the ‘Fat and sauces’ and ‘Dressings and sauces’ groups. It is low in fat and saturated fat but contains 23 g of sugar and 1.8 g of salt per 100 ml, giving it a Nutri‑Score of D and placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. While its smooth texture and long‑shelf stability make it convenient, the high sugar and salt levels along with several additives make it a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal102 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates23 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average tomato sauce, this ketchup contains about double the sugar and roughly one‑hundredth the fat, while its salt content is lower than the category average.

Ingredients

Tomates (148 g pour 100 g Tomato Ketchup, vinaigre d'alcool, sucre adme naturel d'aneth, poudre d'oignon, extraits d'épices et d'herbes (contiennent du celeri, ec arome naturel. A conserver au réfrigérateur après ouverture. Bien agiter avant utilisation A consommer de préférence avant le voir bouchon. *100% Recyclable à l'exception de perce DE Pays de production: Pays-Bas www.heinz.eu H.J. Heinz GmbH, Postfach 14 05 55, 40075 Düsseldorf, Deutschland e400ml-460g Nährwerte/ Valeurs nutritionnelles 8 715700 126067 Pro/Por 100g Energie/Energie 435 kJ/

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