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Tomato Basil Soup, 16 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Tomato Basil Soup, 16 OZ

RAOS
Available at Whole Foods
180
Calories
4g
Protein
20g
Sugars
1540mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this RAOS Tomato Basil Soup in the canned-soup aisle or tucked on a pantry shelf for an easy, cozy lunch or quick weeknight meal. It gives off a nostalgic, comforting vibe — think grilled cheese and rainy-day warmth — and the smooth cooked-tomato texture plus a short list of whole ingredients suggests basic canning/heat processing with added salt and sugar for shelf stability (consistent with a processed/NOVA 3 product).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 JAR
Servings per Container: 1
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium1540mg67%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars20g
Protein4g
* 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

ITALIAN, WHOLE, PEELED, TOMATOES, (TOMATOES,, TOMATO, JUICE), WATER, CARROTS, CELERY, ONIONS, CRUSHED, TOMATOES, SUGAR, EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL, SEA, SALT, GARLIC, BASIL, THYME, BLACK, 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?

Ingredients are recognizably whole (tomatoes, vegetables, olive oil, herbs) but the product is canned/heat-processed and includes added salt and sugar for preservation and flavor, placing it in NOVA 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed. The very high sodium (1540 mg per 16 oz) and added sugar reflect industrial processing choices for shelf-stability and palatability.

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Common Questions about Tomato Basil Soup, 16 OZ

That's a great question! The Tomato Basil Soup is packed with wholesome ingredients like whole peeled tomatoes, vegetables, and spices. While it has a higher sodium content, it also boasts 5 grams of dietary fiber, making it a decent option for a quick meal. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs and preferences!

Perfect For

storm-prep
meal-prep-sunday
back-to-school

Vibe:

comfortingnostalgicconvenientwholesome
$5.19
per package