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Sauce for Meatballs (pasta sauce)
Sauce for Meatballs (pasta sauce) by Aldi provides 31 kcal per 100 g, with 5.4 g of sugars and 1.1 g of protein. That is 35% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Pasta sauces category and comes in a 500g 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 | 31 kcal | 39 kcal | 157 −80% | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | 0% | 12.7 −98% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 1% | 3.1 −97% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.7 g | 7.1 g | 3% | 6.5 −13% |
| Total sugars | 5.4 g | 6.8 g | 4 +35% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 1.3 g | 5% | 1.6 −36% |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 1.4 g | 3% | 3.6 −70% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.6 g | 1.3 −63% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 905 Pasta sauces products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other pasta sauces
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
TOMATOES (80%), CONCENTRATED TOMATO PURÉE (13%), ONIONS (2%), Water, Sugar, BASIL (0.5%), Salt, Garlic Purée, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Parsley, Onion Powder, Dried Oregano, Black Pepper
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500g
- Serving size
- 125g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 4088600304656
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sauce for Meatballs (pasta sauce)?
Sauce for Meatballs (pasta sauce) contains 31 kcal per 100 g and about 39 kcal per serving (125g).
How much sugar is in Sauce for Meatballs (pasta sauce)?
Sauce for Meatballs (pasta sauce) has 5.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Sauce for Meatballs (pasta sauce) healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (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 August 2, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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