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Somehigh-quality pasta saucesare nutrient-rich and full of vegetables, herbs, andhealthy fats.

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Photos: Bertolli, Prego, Ragú. Design: Eat This, Not That!

But many others are full of sugar.

Well, the answer ultimately depends on your personal nutrition goals.

Sometimes, nutrition labels don’t specify how much of the total sugar content comes from added sources.

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In that case, check the list of ingredients.

Another thing to note is the pasta sauce’s fiber content.

This jar also has 3 grams of fiber, which helps counterbalance the sugar.

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Bertolli

If you’re trying to avoid added sugars, check for this ingredient in your store-bought pasta sauces.

Prego Creamy Vodka

Vodka sauces are hit or miss when it comes to sugar.

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Ragú

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Rao’s

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Target

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Del Monte

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Prego

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Walmart

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Emeril’s

jar of Prego garlic and herb sauce

Prego

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Prego

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Prego

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Campbell’s

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Prego

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Francesco Rinaldi

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Bertolli