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Tomato and basilic pasta sauce
Tomato and basilic pasta sauce by Essential Waitrose provides 34 kcal per 100 g, with 3.3 g of sugars and 1.3 g of protein. That is 35% 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 Tomato sauces with basil category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 serving (100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal | 34 kcal | 59 −42% | |
| Total fat | 0.8 g | 0.8 g | 1% | 2.7 −71% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 1% | 0.5 −78% |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g | 5 g | 2% | 6.4 −22% |
| Total sugars | 3.3 g | 3.3 g | 5 −35% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.9 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 1.2 g | 4% | 1.5 −19% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 1.3 g | 3% | 1.5 −16% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 1.7 −72% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 175 Tomato sauces with basil products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other tomato sauces with basil
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
tomatoes tomato purée water basil onion salt olive oil cornflour garlic powder wheat fibre acidity regulator
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 serving (100 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169552315
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Recipe & label changes
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September 22, 2026
- Nutri-Score: c → a
- NOVA group: — → 4
- Calories: 40 → 34
- Fat: 0.94 → 0.8
- Saturated fat: 0.12 → 0.1
- Sugars: 3.88 → 3.3
- Salt: 0.58 → 0.49
- Protein: 1.53 → 1.3
- Fiber: 1.41 → 1.2
Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Tomato and basilic pasta sauce?
Tomato and basilic pasta sauce contains 34 kcal per 100 g and about 34 kcal per serving (1 serving (100 g)).
How much sugar is in Tomato and basilic pasta sauce?
Tomato and basilic pasta sauce has 3.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Tomato and basilic pasta 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.
Is Tomato and basilic pasta sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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