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Tomato Basil Soup, 16 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-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 16 oz can of RAO's Tomato Basil Soup in the soup aisle or your pantry when you want a quick, cozy meal — it gives off a nostalgic, comforting vibe like a simple homemade bowl but faster. The short ingredient list of whole/canned tomatoes, vegetables, olive oil, salt and a touch of sugar and the canned/heated processing suggest a preserved, ready-to-heat texture and flavor concentration; these signs point to a processed product (NOVA 3) rather than a highly industrial ultraprocessed formulation.

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..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • extra virgin olive oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

Made from whole/canned ingredients with added salt, sugar and oil and preserved by canning/heating, it fits NOVA 3 (processed foods) — not heavily reformulated with industrial additives characteristic of NOVA 4.

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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

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Vibe:

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$5.19
per package