Tomato Ketchup

About this product

The wellbeing score for this ketchup is 38%, below the 50% neutral midpoint, which indicates its nutritional profile leans somewhat unfavorable for regular consumption. The safety score is 88%, meaning known safety risks appear relatively low for typical use, though no processed food is entirely risk-free.

Tomato concentrate is the base ingredient, providing the ketchup's characteristic color, body, and a modest amount of plant-derived nutrients. Vinegar supplies acidity and tang while acting as a mild natural preservative. Sugar balances that acidity and delivers the expected sweet taste, while spice adds warmth and complexity to the overall flavor.

The main wellbeing concerns center on salt and the added sugar mentioned above. Sugar is present at a level that contributes to this product's Nutri-Grade D, and excess sugar intake carries recognized health risks. Salt contributes to high sodium, and consistently high intake can affect blood pressure; while salt is toxic only at overdose levels, that is uncommon in ordinary eating.

Overall, this ketchup is a reasonably safe condiment when used in moderate amounts, but its low wellbeing score and D grade suggest treating it as an occasional flavor booster rather than a nutritional staple.

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