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Hunt's Tomato Sauce
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Hunt's Tomato Sauce

Hunt's
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
20
Calories
1g
Protein
2g
Sugars
380mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hunt’s Tomato Sauce (8 oz) is a compact, pantry-ready canned sauce that sits in the canned goods or pasta aisle alongside tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and jarred pasta sauces. You’ll spot it near Italian staples—spaghetti, dried herbs and pizza crust mixes—positioned as a quick, no-fuss base for home cooking. This product reads as a working-class kitchen staple: marketed to value-minded families and everyday home cooks who want a reliable, familiar tomato flavor without fuss. The label leans into health halos—“100% natural,” “Non‑GMO Project Verified,” “no added sugar” and “no artificial preservatives”—but it is not labeled organic. Packaging is a small metal can with a peel-back or standard can opener rim; inside the sauce is smooth and pourable, with a thin, simmered texture and a straightforward tomato aroma, faint onion and garlic notes, and a touch of red pepper heat. The usual ritual is quick and practical: open, pour into a skillet or pot, season to taste, and simmer as a base for pasta, pizza, soups or casseroles. In processing context, this is a commercially canned tomato product—made from concentrated tomato puree with salt, citric acid and dried spices—treated for shelf stability and convenience rather than handcrafted preservation. Sensory cues and brand messaging position Hunt’s as comforting, familiar and approachable — the sort of product you grab when starting a weeknight dinner, making pizza from scratch with kids, or stocking up for storm season. It’s presented as trustworthy and easy, aimed at shoppers who prize consistent results and simple ingredient claims.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium380mg17%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
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:, Salt,, Citric, Acid,, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder,, Red, Pepper..

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 a processed food made from tomato puree with added salt, citric acid and powdered spices and is commercially canned for shelf stability, placing it in NOVA group 3 rather than minimally processed or ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Hunt's Tomato Sauce

That depends on your perspective! With only 20 calories per serving and low sugar content, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet. However, it’s not exactly a powerhouse of nutrients, so think of it as a flavorful base for your meals rather than a health food. Pair it with some veggies or lean protein, and you've got a nutritious dish!

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