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Marinara Pasta Sauce, 25.5 OZ
pantry-essentials/sauces
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Marinara Pasta Sauce, 25.5 OZ

CENTO FOODS
Available at Whole Foods
60
Calories
1g
Protein
4g
Sugars
440mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this jar in the pasta or pantry aisle and reach for it when you want a quick, familiar marinara for weeknight spaghetti or a simple tomato base. It gives a wholesome, comforting, slightly nostalgic vibe—think family dinners and homemade sauces without the fuss. The short ingredient list (whole peeled tomatoes, olive oil, onions, garlic, herbs, sea salt and a bit of citric acid) and canning/preservation point to a processed product with preserved tomato texture rather than an ultraprocessed formulation packed with industrial additives.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 6
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium440mg19%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars4g
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

WHOLE, PEELED, ITALIAN, TOMATOES, (ITALIAN, PLUM, PEELED, TOMATOES,, ITALIAN, TOMATO, PUREE,, BASIL, LEAF,, NATURALLY, DERIVED, CITRIC, ACID,, SALT), EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL, ONIONS, GARLIC, SEA, SALT, BASIL, BLACK, PEPPER..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • extra virgin olive oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains canned/processed ingredients (peeled tomatoes, added salt, oil and citric acid) but lacks industrial additives, emulsifiers, or reconstituted ingredients, so it fits NOVA 3 (processed) rather than NOVA 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Marinara Pasta Sauce, 25.5 OZ

The marinara sauce is pretty wholesome, especially if you're looking for something quick and convenient. With only 60 calories per serving and no added sugars or preservatives, it’s a decent choice for a pantry staple. Just keep in mind, 'healthy' can be subjective—it's all about how it fits into your overall diet!

Perfect For

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weeknight-dinner
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Vibe:

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$6.99
per package