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Del Monte Tomato Ketchup: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Del Monte

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Del Monte tomato ketchup received a Food Integrity Score of 69 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This is a classic sweet ketchup built on tomato concentrate, but two corn syrup sweeteners and vague natural flavors and spice blends push it into formulated territory. It works best as an occasional condiment rather than an everyday staple. Its recognizable base ingredients keep it from scoring lower, but the sweetener and flavor systems are the main reasons for the moderate rating. Main considerations include two refined corn sweeteners, vague natural flavors, and broad spice category. Simpler options: Look for ketchup sweetened with cane sugar or none at all; choose versions that name specific spices instead of broad spice or natural flavors.

Food Integrity Score 69/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Two refined corn sweeteners
  • Vague natural flavors
  • Broad spice category

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for ketchup sweetened with cane sugar or none at all
  • Choose versions that name specific spices instead of broad spice or natural flavors

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Del Monte Tomato Ketchup
Category
Condiments & Sauces (source: Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce)
GTIN / UPC
00000002464101
Serving size
17 g (1 Tbsp)
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

Food Integrity results

Tomato Ketchup

Del Monte

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

High fructose corn syrup and corn syrup make the sweetness doing heavy lifting over tomato.

Consider This

Refined sweeteners, vague natural flavors, and a broad spice blend are typical of factory-formulated condiments.

Good Substitutes

Try tomato paste simmered with vinegar, a little honey or maple, salt, garlic, and onion for a simpler homemade-style ketchup.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a classic sweet ketchup built on tomato concentrate, but two corn syrup sweeteners and vague natural flavors and spice blends push it into formulated territory. It works best as an occasional condiment rather than an everyday staple. Its recognizable base ingredients keep it from scoring lower, but the sweetener and flavor systems are the main reasons for the moderate rating.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Two refined corn sweeteners
  • Vague natural flavors
  • Broad spice category

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • High fructose corn syrup — Refined sweetener many users want to track.
  • Corn syrup — Refined sweetener many users want to track.
  • Natural flavors — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
  • Spice — Broad category with unnamed components.

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural flavors (7/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
  • High fructose corn syrup (6/10) — Refined sweetener adding substantial sugar load.
  • Corn syrup (6/10) — Second refined sweetener stacks on the first.

Better choice tips

  • Look for ketchup sweetened with cane sugar or none at all.
  • Choose versions that name specific spices instead of broad spice or natural flavors.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

TOMATO CONCENTRATE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, ONION POWDER, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER.

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

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Natural flavorsConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Vague flavor blend; exact components are not disclosed.

    Additional note

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed source components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.

  2. High fructose corn syrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined sweetener that many users prefer to limit or track.

    Additional note

    Refined corn sweetener used heavily for sweetness.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users want to track.

  3. Corn syrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Second refined sweetener adds to the sugar and formulation load.

    Additional note

    Refined corn sweetener adding extra sugar load.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users want to track.

  4. SpiceConcern 4/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Broad category; specific spices are not named.

    Additional note

    Broad spice category without specific named spices.

    Family watchlist

    Broad spice category with unnamed components.

View all 9 ingredient assessments
  1. Tomato concentrateConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable tomato base with minimal formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Concentrated tomato, a recognizable base ingredient.

  2. Distilled vinegarConcern 1/10 — Very low concernAcidulant

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Common culinary acid with low formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Common acidic ingredient used for tang and preservation.

  3. Onion powderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Dried onion is a normal seasoning form.

    Additional note

    Dried ground onion, a simple seasoning.

  4. Garlic powderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Dried garlic is a normal seasoning form.

    Additional note

    Dried ground garlic, a simple seasoning.

  5. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic seasoning with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning with no meaningful concern.

This Food Integrity score estimates how simple and recognizable an ingredient profile appears. It is not a medical safety rating. 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.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • 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/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "tomato". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "tomato". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "tomato". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Family watchlist items (High fructose corn syrup)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Family watchlist items (High fructose corn syrup)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Del Monte Tomato Ketchup highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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?

Del Monte Tomato Ketchup shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Del Monte Tomato Ketchup: 3g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Tomato concentrate provides lycopene-rich base; Short ingredient list with few additives; Low calorie per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High fructose corn syrup and corn syrup added; Sodium per serving is moderate; Minimal fiber or protein.

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.

Other published analyses in Condiments & Sauces, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

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

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.

Sources, citations & safety

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