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Bolognese sauce
Bolognese sauce by Dolmio provides 45 kcal per 100 g, with 5.4 g of sugars and 1.3 g of protein. That is 45% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category and comes in a 500 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 125g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 kcal | 56 kcal | 194 −77% | |
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 0.8 g | 1% | 12.8 −95% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 1% | 2.4 −96% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.9 g | 9.9 g | 4% | 16.1 −51% |
| Total sugars | 5.4 g | 6.8 g | 9.8 −45% | |
| Added sugars | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 7% | 4.8 −40% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.5 g | 1.9 g | 7% | 2.4 −38% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 1.6 g | 3% | 2.8 −54% |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.9 g | 5.9 −88% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59922 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other groceries
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
tomatoes (78%), tomato paste (10%), onion, sugar, modified maize starch, salt, sunflower oil, basil (0,3%), garlic, acidity regulator (citric acid), parsley, herb, spices
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500 g
- Serving size
- 125g
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianNo artificial flavorsNo artificial preservativesNo artificial colorsSource of potassium
- Sold in
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 4002359634420
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Bolognese sauce?
Bolognese sauce contains 45 kcal per 100 g and about 56 kcal per serving (125g).
How much sugar is in Bolognese sauce?
Bolognese sauce has 5.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Bolognese sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (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.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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