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Is Bertolli Vineyard Marinara With Merlot Wine Sauce healthy?

Vineyard Marinara With Merlot Wine Sauce

Condiments & Sauces · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

78/100

Food Integrity Score

84/100

Enjoy in Moderation

Nutrition and ingredient quality are both respectable, but this is better as a balanced choice than an everyday default.

Quick answer

Enjoy in Moderation

Bertolli vineyard marinara with merlot wine sauce is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 78 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100. Tomato-and-onion based sauce with olive oil, but added sugar, a preservative, and moderate sodium lower its profile. Strengths include tomato-based with onion, garlic, and olive oil, low saturated fat and modest calories per serving, and some fiber from tomatoes, while main considerations include added sugar listed in ingredients, sodium is moderate for a half cup, and potassium metabisulfite preservative and calcium chloride added.

Longevity Score 78/100Food Integrity Score 84/100

What helped the score?

  • Tomato-based with onion, garlic, and olive oil
  • Low saturated fat and modest calories per serving
  • Some fiber from tomatoes

What held the score back?

  • Added sugar listed in ingredients
  • Sodium is moderate for a half cup
  • Potassium metabisulfite preservative and calcium chloride added

Ingredients

Ingredient list

TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), DICED TOMATOES IN JUICE (DICED TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID), ONIONS, MERLOT WINE, SUGAR, SALT, OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, SPICES, POTASSIUM METABISULFITE (PRESERVATIVE)

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 125 g (1/2 Cup (125g))

  • Calories704% DV
  • Protein3g6% DV
  • Total Carbs10g4% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat1.5g2% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Bertolli Vineyard Marinara With Merlot Wine Sauce
Category
Condiments & Sauces (source: Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers)
GTIN / UPC
00036200219324
Serving size
125 g (1/2 Cup (125g))
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (3g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener signals (Sugar)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Workout Recovery

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (3g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Bertolli Vineyard Marinara With Merlot Wine Sauce highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Bertolli Vineyard Marinara With Merlot Wine Sauce shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Bertolli Vineyard Marinara With Merlot Wine Sauce: 7g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Tomato-based with onion, garlic, and olive oil; Low saturated fat and modest calories per serving; Some fiber from tomatoes.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar listed in ingredients; Sodium is moderate for a half cup; Potassium metabisulfite preservative and calcium chloride added.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same condiments & sauces differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

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