Little Joys
Little Joys Tomato Sauce
About Little Joys Tomato Sauce
Little Joys Tomato Sauce is made by Little Joys and sits in the Tomato Based Spreads category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906133405526. TruthIn has analysed it using the TruthIn Ingredient Rating System (TIRS), which scores packaged foods from 0 to 5 based on their ingredients, level of processing and nutrient profile.
It scores 2.6 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Okay". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 2 ingredients, starting with natural paprika colour, xanthan gum.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 6 nutrient values per 100g, each marked as good or of concern, so you can judge it against other tomato based spreads before you buy.
Quick facts
- Product
- Little Joys Tomato Sauce
- Brand
- Little Joys
- Category
- Tomato Based Spreads
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906133405526
- TIRS rating
- 2.6 / 5 (Okay)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 2
Ingredients (2)
natural paprika colour, xanthan gum
Compare with similar tomato based spreads
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Joys Tomato Sauce (this product) | 2.6 | 4 | 2 |
| Nature's Miracle Tomato Salsa (Nature's Miracle) | 4.0 | 3 | 0 |
| Naagin Pantry Essentials Pizza & Pasta Sauce (Naagin) | 3.7 | 4 | 3 |
| Salsalito Tex Mex Salsa Dip (Salsalito) | 3.7 | 4 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Joys Tomato Sauce healthy?
Little Joys Tomato Sauce has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.6 out of 5 ("Okay"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Little Joys Tomato Sauce ultra-processed?
Yes. Little Joys Tomato Sauce is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Little Joys Tomato Sauce?
Little Joys Tomato Sauce lists 2 ingredients: natural paprika colour, xanthan gum.
Does Little Joys Tomato Sauce contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 2 listed ingredients.
Does Little Joys Tomato Sauce contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 2 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Little Joys Tomato Sauce?
Among tomato based spreads rated by TruthIn, Nature's Miracle Tomato Salsa (4.0), Naagin Pantry Essentials Pizza & Pasta Sauce (3.7), Salsalito Tex Mex Salsa Dip (3.7) score higher on TIRS than Little Joys Tomato Sauce (2.6).
Little Joys Tomato Sauce vs Nature's Miracle Tomato Salsa: which is healthier?
Little Joys Tomato Sauce scores 2.6 on TIRS and Nature's Miracle Tomato Salsa scores 4.0, so Nature's Miracle Tomato Salsa rates higher. Little Joys Tomato Sauce lists 2 ingredients and Nature's Miracle Tomato Salsa lists 0.
What is the barcode of Little Joys Tomato Sauce?
The barcode (GTIN) of Little Joys Tomato Sauce is 8906133405526.
What is in the TruthIn report for Little Joys Tomato Sauce?
The report covers nutrition per 100g and per serving with each nutrient marked as good or of concern, and a safe / caution / concern rating for every ingredient.