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Prego Flavored with Meat Italian Sauce
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JovialOrganic Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce
JovialOrganic Grappa Pasta SauceLabel data source
Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2214544, data date 2022-01-06, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving (120 ml, 1/2 cup) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 75 kcal | 90 kcal |
| Total fat | 2.5 g | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg | 480 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 13 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 2 g |
| Total sugars | 8.3 g | 10 g |
| Added sugars | 3.3 g | 4 g |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 2 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 9.1 g | 10.9 g |
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What to know before you choose these pasta sauces
The recorded ingredient label lists 15 ingredients, led by tomato puree, diced tomatoes in tomato juice and sugar. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (sugar), natural flavors and seed oils. For these pasta sauces, the comparison that matters most is sauce style and oils: compare the same sauce type and read every oil in the blend.
- Worth checkingLists seed oils (canola oil).
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: sugar (first appears at position 3 of 15).
- Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
- Good to knowOils named on the label: canola oil.
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- You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists canola oil.
- You are limiting added sugars: it lists sugar.
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References
- Prego Flavored with Meat Italian Sauce: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2214544) USDA FoodData Central
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Sodium in your diet U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Olive oil Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Prego Flavored with Meat Italian Sauce contain seed oils?
The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
Does Prego Flavored with Meat Italian Sauce contain artificial dyes or MSG?
No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Prego Flavored with Meat Italian Sauce?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), DICED TOMATOES IN TOMATO JUICE, SUGAR, BEEF, CANOLA OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF: SALT, SPICES, CITRIC ACID, ONIONS*, GARLIC*, BEEF STOCK*, NATURAL FLAVORING, YEAST EXTRACT, BEEF EXTRACT, BEEF FAT.
Is Prego Flavored with Meat Italian Sauce healthy?
Its recorded label lists seed oils (1 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 63 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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