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Ragu Chunky Garden Combo
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Ragu Chunky Garden Combo

Ragu
45 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
2g
Protein
10g
Sugars
460mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ragú Chunky Garden Combination is the familiar, jarred pasta sauce you reach for in the pasta and sauce aisle, shelved alongside other mainstream tomato sauces, canned tomatoes, and dried pastas. Packaged in a large 45 oz jar with a screw-top lid and labeled Nonna approved, it signals a homey, family-oriented meal solution intended for weeknight pasta, lasagna layers, or quick reheated dinners. The brand leans on Italian-American heritage and comfort-food nostalgia, targeting busy families and value-minded shoppers who want perceived homemade flavor without the work. Label copy highlights garden vegetables and high-quality ingredients while using health-halo cues like natural flavors and visible chunks of zucchini, carrots, and peppers; there is no organic certification. In plain terms this is a shelf-stable, industrially produced tomato sauce made from concentrated tomato purée, diced tomatoes, added sugar, oil, salt, acidulants and flavoring agents. Sensory notes: a thick, spoonable red base studded with soft, chunky vegetable pieces, a sweet-tangy tomato aroma, and a smooth, saucy mouthfeel that clings to pasta. Rituals include heating on the stove or microwave, stirring in meat or veggies, and ladling over spaghetti or into baking dishes; kids are often served simple buttered pasta with sauce on top. Nutrition cues on-pack are mixed: modest calories per serving but noticeable sugar and sodium levels, reflecting its shelf-stable convenience and flavorful profile. In American grocery culture it sits as a dependable, comforting pantry staple for quick family meals and easy casseroles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 10
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium460mg20%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars4g8%
Protein2g
* 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),, Diced, Tomatoes, in, Puree, (Diced, Tomatoes,, Tomato, Puree,, Calcium, Chloride,, Citric, Acid),, Onions,, Sugar,, Celery,, Carrots,, Soybean, Oil,, Zucchini,, Salt,, Green, Bell, Peppers,, Spices,, Garlic, Powder,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavors..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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 industrially formulated ingredients and additives such as added sugar, soybean oil, citric acid, calcium chloride, and natural flavors, indicating extensive industrial processing consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Ragu Chunky Garden Combo

Healthiness can be a bit subjective, right? The Chunky Garden Combo is low in calories and has 3 grams of fiber per serving, which is a nice touch. However, it does have added sugars, which means it’s not the healthiest option if you're keeping a close eye on sugar intake. It’s all about balance — it can certainly fit into a varied diet!

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