Prego, Traditional Italian Sauce
Prego, Traditional Italian Sauce by Prego provides 58 kcal per 100 g, with 8.3 g of sugars and 1.7 g of protein. That is 27% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Sauces category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup (120 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 58 kcal | 70 kcal | 216 −73% | |
| Total fat | 1.3 g | 1.5 g | 2% | 13.9 −91% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.8 g | 13 g | 5% | 16.5 −35% |
| Total sugars | 8.3 g | 10 g | 11.3 −27% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.5 g | 3 g | 11% | 1.3 +96% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 2 g | 4% | 2.2 −24% |
| Salt | 1 g | 1.2 g | 2.5 −60% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2955 Sauces products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other sauces
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice, Sugar, Contains Less Than 1% Of: Canola Oil, Salt, Dehydrated Onions, Spice, Dehydrated Garlic, Citric Acid, Onion Extract, Garlic Extract.
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/2 cup (120 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0051000151933
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Prego, Traditional Italian Sauce?
Prego, Traditional Italian Sauce contains 58 kcal per 100 g and about 70 kcal per serving (1/2 cup (120 g)).
How much sugar is in Prego, Traditional Italian Sauce?
Prego, Traditional Italian Sauce has 8.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Prego, Traditional Italian Sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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