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Victoria Low Sodium Vodka Sauce
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Victoria Low Sodium Vodka Sauce

Victoria
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
2g
Protein
5g
Sugars
125mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Victoria Low Sodium Vodka Sauce is a jarred, tomato-forward pasta sauce positioned as a slightly elevated, family-friendly convenience product. You'd find it on the pasta sauce aisle of a typical American supermarket—shelved alongside marinara, Alfredo and pesto sauces and near canned tomatoes and jarred condiments. The 24‑ounce glass jar and classic label cue a pantry staple for weeknight dinners and casual entertaining. This sauce is pitched as an accessible, old‑world Italian style option: kettle‑cooked for 90 minutes with “100% imported Italian tomatoes,” olive oil, Parmesan/Romano and a touch of vodka for depth. The brand voice leans toward premium everyday cooking—appealing to shoppers who want an authentic Italian impression without the time investment of making sauce from scratch. Labeling leans on health halos and natural cues: “low sodium,” “no preservatives,” and ingredient-driven copy; there is no organic certification or kid‑centric graphics. Processing context: this is an industrially prepared jarred sauce combining whole ingredients and some concentrated dairy components for texture and stability. Sensory notes include a tangy, slightly sweet tomato base with a creamy mouthfeel from cheese and whey protein concentrate, a light olive oil sheen, and visible basil and spice flecks. The jar invites a simple ritual—shake, warm in a saucepan, toss with pasta, or spoon over roasted vegetables or proteins—making it useful for quick weeknight meals, family dinners, or last‑minute guests. Overall, it sits between pantry convenience and traditional flavor, marketed to time‑pressed home cooks seeking a familiar, somewhat elevated Italian sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium125mg5%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
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

Tomatoes, in, Juice,, Onion,, Olive, Oil,, Parmesan, and, Romano, Cheese, (Milk,, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Garlic,, Basil,, Spices,, Sea, Salt,, Vodka..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

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?

Although based on recognizable ingredients, the product is an industrially prepared, shelf‑stable ready‑to‑use sauce that includes processed additives such as whey protein concentrate and is manufactured for long shelf life and consistent texture, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultra‑processed).

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Common Questions about Victoria Low Sodium Vodka Sauce

The Victoria Low Sodium Vodka Sauce is a tasty option that balances flavor and nutrition. With only 70 calories per half-cup serving and 125 mg of sodium, it’s a decent choice if you’re looking to keep your sodium intake in check. However, whether it's 'healthy' really depends on your personal dietary goals and what you’re comparing it to.

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