Sams
Sams Tomato Ketchup
About Sams Tomato Ketchup
Sams Tomato Ketchup is made by Sams and sits in the Tomato Based Spreads category. Its barcode (GTIN) is 8906027121358. 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 2.2 out of 5, which TIRS rates as "Okay". On the NOVA food-processing scale it is NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). The label lists 4 ingredients, starting with 1422, 260, 415.
The full TruthIn product report adds a safety rating for every ingredient and 3 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
- Sams Tomato Ketchup
- Brand
- Sams
- Category
- Tomato Based Spreads
- Barcode (GTIN)
- 8906027121358
- TIRS rating
- 2.2 / 5 (Okay)
- Processing level
- NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food)
- Ingredients listed
- 4
Ingredients (4)
1422, 260, 415, 211
Compare with similar tomato based spreads
| Product | TIRS | NOVA | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Tomato Ketchup (this product) | 2.2 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 Sams Tomato Ketchup healthy?
Sams Tomato Ketchup has a TruthIn TIRS rating of 2.2 out of 5 ("Okay"). TIRS combines ingredient quality, processing level and nutrient profile into one score, where 5 is best.
Is Sams Tomato Ketchup ultra-processed?
Yes. Sams Tomato Ketchup is classed as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food) because it is an industrial formulation of ingredients.
What are the ingredients in Sams Tomato Ketchup?
Sams Tomato Ketchup lists 4 ingredients: 1422, 260, 415, 211.
Does Sams Tomato Ketchup contain palm oil?
No palm oil or palm-derived ingredient appears among its 4 listed ingredients.
Does Sams Tomato Ketchup contain added sugar?
No sugar or sweetening syrup appears among its 4 listed ingredients.
What are healthier alternatives to Sams Tomato Ketchup?
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 Sams Tomato Ketchup (2.2).
Sams Tomato Ketchup vs Nature's Miracle Tomato Salsa: which is healthier?
Sams Tomato Ketchup scores 2.2 on TIRS and Nature's Miracle Tomato Salsa scores 4.0, so Nature's Miracle Tomato Salsa rates higher. Sams Tomato Ketchup lists 4 ingredients and Nature's Miracle Tomato Salsa lists 0.
What is the barcode of Sams Tomato Ketchup?
The barcode (GTIN) of Sams Tomato Ketchup is 8906027121358.
What is in the TruthIn report for Sams Tomato Ketchup?
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.