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Hunt’s Traditional Pasta Sauce, 24 oz. Can
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Hunt’s Traditional Pasta Sauce, 24 oz. Can

Hunt's
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
40
Calories
1g
Protein
6g
Sugars
560mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hunt's Traditional Pasta Sauce, sold in a 24 oz can, sits squarely on the supermarket canned tomato and pasta sauce shelf alongside other jarred and canned sauces, canned tomatoes, and boxed pasta. The label leans on a homestyle, family-oriented message — 'Traditional' and references to a special blend of herbs and spices — positioning it as a reliable pantry staple for budget-conscious, time-pressed home cooks. You’ll find it in shopping carts stocked for weeknight family dinners, simple meal prep, or quick pizza and casserole builds. The brand evokes mainstream American comfort-food culture: spaghetti nights, easy weeknight meals, and the practical domesticity of a well-stocked pantry rather than gourmet or artisanal cues. Label characteristics encourage that comfort halo — familiar branding and 'traditional' wording — but there’s no organic certification and the ingredient list includes 'natural flavors' and sweeteners, which can create an implied 'natural' impression even though the product is formulated industrially. Processing context: this is an industrially processed canned tomato sauce with added sweeteners and flavorings. Sensory details: it’s smooth and pourable from the can, moderately thick, with a bright tomato note tempered by a noticeable sweet edge from corn syrup and sugar, a salty background, and mild herb-and-spice aromatics; carrot fiber helps mouthfeel. Packaged in a metal can for long shelf life, use is straightforward — heat and ladle over pasta, spread as a pizza base, or stir into casseroles and soups. Rituals around it are practical and communal: quick family dinners, last-minute weeknight rescues, and pantry-based improvisations.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium560mg24%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars3g6%
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

Tomato, Puree, (Water,, Tomato, Paste),, Water,, Less, than, 2%, of:, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Salt,, Corn, Syrup,, Carrot, Fiber,, Sugar,, Citric, Acid,, Spices,, Natural, Flavors..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives such as high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, added sugar, and 'natural flavors', and is a formulated canned product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Hunt’s Traditional Pasta Sauce, 24 oz. Can

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target, right? This sauce is relatively low in calories at just 40 per half-cup serving, but it does contain added sugars and sodium, which you might want to keep an eye on. If you're pairing it with whole grain pasta and fresh veggies, it can definitely fit into a balanced meal!

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