Product 00278690 by Sainsbury's

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Product 00278690

by Sainsbury's in Pasta sauces Barcode 00278690
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food

Product 00278690 by Sainsbury's provides 44 kcal per 100 g, with 2.8 g of sugars and 0.8 g of protein. That is 29% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Pasta sauces category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
2.4 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.2 g · Low
Sugars
2.8 g · Low
Salt
1.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 44 kcal 157 −72%
Total fat 2.4 g 12.7 −81%
Saturated fat 0.2 g 3.1 −93%
Carbohydrates 3.8 g 6.5 −41%
Total sugars 2.8 g 4 −29%
Added sugars 0 g 1 −100%
Dietary fiber 1.5 g 1.6
Protein 0.8 g 3.6 −78%
Salt 1.4 g 1.3 +7%

Category average across 905 Pasta sauces products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other pasta sauces

Calories lower 8%
Sugars lower 32%
Salt higher 26%
Saturated fat lower 21%
Protein top 97%
Fiber top 49%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Tomatoes (42%), Water, Red Pepper (12%), Carrots (10%), Tomato Purée (8%), Onions (6%), Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Garlic Purée, Basil, Modified Maize Starch, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid; Oregano, Black Pepper. Suitable for vegetarians,

Palm oil freeVeganVegetarian

Additives 1

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Labels & certifications
VegetarianNo added sugar
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
00278690

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Product 00278690?

Product 00278690 contains 44 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Product 00278690?

Product 00278690 has 2.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Product 00278690 healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Product 00278690 vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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