Nestle USA Inc.
C
ProfileModerate
ORTEGA, THICK & SMOOTH TACO SAUCE, ORIGINAL
Sauces & Condiments USVerified
Label Serving
16 g
Barcode
039000008907
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Nutritional Level Analysis (per serving)
Fat
low
Sugars
moderate
Salt
high
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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C
TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
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Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
A
B
CACTIVE
D
E
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5.4/10
Nutrition Facts (per serving: 16 g)
Energy62kcal
Carbohydrates12.5g
Sugar6.25g
Protein0g
Total Fat0g
Sodium719mg
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
% Daily Value
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (16 g) — the label's %RDA
Energy10 kcalLow<1%
Total Fat0gLow0%
Carbohydrates2gLow<1%
Total Sugars1gLow2%
Protein0g0%
Sodium115mg5%
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
Ingredient Transparency
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AI IndexingIngredients — as printed on the label
TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SPICES, PAPRIKA, CITRIC ACID, GREEN CHILI POWDER, SODIUM BENZOATE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), XANTHAN GUM, ONION POWDER.
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