Tomato basil pasta sauce
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Tomato basil pasta sauce by Specially Selected scores 8/10 for Heart Health based on very low saturated fat.
Tomato basil pasta sauce by Specially Selected provides 40 calories, 0.8g protein, 1.6g fat, and 5.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.0g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Weight Loss, Blood Sugar health goals.
- ✓Very low calorie density at just 40 kcal per 100g, making it a good choice for volume eating.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.0g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
Deep Analysis
Tomato basil pasta sauce by Specially Selected is a lower-calorie option in the pasta sauces category at 40 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 126. Low protein at just 0.8g per 100g — well below the 2.3g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 40 kcal per 100g (category avg: 126)
- •Protein: 0.8g per 100g (category avg: 2.3g)
- •Sugars: 4.0g per 100g (category avg: 4.6g)
- •Fiber: 1.6g per 100g (category avg: 1.9g)
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for people managing calorie intake or on a weight loss plan, people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Tomato basil pasta sauce doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the pasta sauces category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Italian tomatoes, tomato puree, diced tomatoes, onion, extra virgin olive oil, salt, basil, natural flavor, canola oil.