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Contadina Tomato Sauce, No Salt Added
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Contadina Tomato Sauce, No Salt Added

Contadina
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
20
Calories
1g
Protein
3g
Sugars
10mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Contadina Tomato Sauce, No Salt Added, is the small 8-ounce can you spot on the pasta and canned-tomato shelf, grouped with other sauces, canned tomatoes, tomato paste and pizza toppings. The label leans into Italian-American heritage—classic red graphics and a straightforward product name—positioning it as a familiar pantry staple for home cooks who want a clean, tomato-forward base without added salt. You’re likely to pull this can on weeknight grocery runs or during a meal-prep Sunday when you want an easy, controlled-flavor sauce for pasta, simmered vegetables, pizza, shakshuka or quick stews. It reads as a practical, mid-market brand: recognizable, family-oriented, and marketed toward shoppers who want convenience with an implied “authentic” tomato flavor rather than gourmet or organic cachet. Label claims are simple—No Salt Added and a short ingredient list—so it carries a modest health halo for people watching sodium, but it does not usually sport organic or kid-focused branding. In plain terms, the product is a commercially processed tomato puree with minimal seasonings and an acidifier; it is heated and packaged for shelf stability. Sensory notes: a smooth, pourable, slightly thick red puree with bright, tangy tomato aroma, subtle background onion and garlic, and a clean, fresh tomato finish made more pronounced by the lack of added salt. Packaged in an 8-ounce metal can, it fits neatly into quick-cooking rituals—open, warm gently in a pan, stir in herbs or protein, and serve—making it a go-to shortcut in everyday American cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
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

Roma, Tomato, Puree, (Water,, Roma, Tomato, Paste),, Citric, Acid,, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder,, Spices..

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?

This is an industrially processed tomato product with added acid and powdered seasonings and is packaged for shelf stability; the short ingredient list and limited additives align it with NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed formulations.

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Common Questions about Contadina Tomato Sauce, No Salt Added

Health is a bit subjective, isn't it? This sauce is low in calories (just 20 per serving!) and has no added sugars, making it a great choice for those watching their sugar intake. However, it's not super high in nutrients, so pairing it with veggies or proteins can balance it out nicely!

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