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Ragu

Marinara Sauce

63/ 100 clean scoreLists seed oils1 of the 9 additive groups we check is on the label.

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Ragu Marinara Sauce
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The recorded US ingredient statement lists seed oils (1 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.

Label checked 2026-10-16. USDA FoodData Central · How we verify labels and scores

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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.

This product: 8 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim.

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Contains Avoided Additives

1 of your 4 avoided groups is listed on this label. The clean score counts all 9 groups we check; this label lists 1.

Additive Check Details

Seed OilsContains
Found on label as:soybean oil
Artificial DyesNot Found
MSGNot Found
Artificial SweetenersNot Found

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Ingredients

Ragu Marinara Sauce

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Label data source

Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2269190, data date 2022-05-23, 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.

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (125 g, 1/2 cup)
Calories64 kcal80 kcal
Total fat2 g2.5 g
Saturated fat0 g0 g
Sodium384 mg480 mg
Total carbohydrate8.8 g11 g
Dietary fiber1.6 g2 g
Total sugars5.6 g7 g
Added sugars0.8 g1 g
Sugar alcoholsUnknownUnknown
Protein1.6 g2 g
Net carbs (carbs − fiber)7.2 g9 g

Our research notes

What to know before you choose these pasta sauces

The recorded ingredient label lists 9 ingredients, led by tomato puree, tomatoes in puree and soybean oil. 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 (soybean oil).
  • Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: sugar (first appears at position 6 of 9).
  • Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
  • Good to knowOils named on the label: soybean oil and extra virgin olive oil.
  • Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention soy. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.

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  • You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists soybean oil.
  • You are limiting added sugars: it lists sugar.
  • You want every flavoring ingredient disclosed: natural flavors are not itemized.
  • You avoid soy: the label mentions it.

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References

  1. Ragu Marinara Sauce: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2269190) USDA FoodData Central
  2. Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  3. Sodium in your diet U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  4. Olive oil Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ragu Marinara Sauce contain seed oils?

The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.

Does Ragu Marinara 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 Ragu Marinara Sauce?

The recorded ingredient statement reads: TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), TOMATOES IN PUREE (TOMATOES, TOMATO PUREE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS.

Is Ragu Marinara 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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