Free UK delivery on all orders · At-home saliva test · Secure checkout
Free UK delivery on all orders
Barilla Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce: nutrition, salt and what the label does not tell you
A standard serving of Barilla Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce (88g) contains 51 kcal, 0.88g of salt and 4.4g of sugar. It is classified as NOVA 2 — minimally processed under the NOVA food processing system.
Try it: nutrition calculator
Choose a brand, sauce and serving size. Compare salt, sugar and NOVA processing level across brands and own-label alternatives.
Pasta sauce nutrition calculator
Salt, sugar and UPF level by serving
Choose a brand, sauce and serving size. See how salt, sugar, saturated fat and NOVA processing level compare across brands and own-label alternatives.
Your serving--
Calories
--
--
0--
--
Salt
--
--
0--
--
Sugar
--
--
--
0--
--
NOVA processing level
--
--
--
Nutrition by serving
Nutrition by serving: Barilla Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
Quarter-jar serving (88g)
51 kcal
0.88g
4.4g
1.1 tsp
0.88g
Half-jar serving (125g)
73 kcal
1.25g
6.25g
1.6 tsp
1.25g
Half-jar serving (175g)
102 kcal
1.75g
8.75g
2.2 tsp
1.75g
Salt highlighted in amber above 15% of adult daily limit (6g), red above 33%. Sugar highlighted similarly against 30g adult daily free sugar limit. Teaspoons calculated at 4g per teaspoon (level teaspoon of granulated sugar).
Barilla Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce contains 58 kcal, 3g of fat (0.4g saturated), 5.8g of carbohydrate (5g sugar), 1g of protein and 1g of salt per 100g.
Barilla Arrabbiata is NOVA 2 with no modified starch or citric acid. At 1% chilli and 1.0g of salt per 100g it is in the mild-to-moderate heat range. Nutrition confirmed from the Australian Calorie Counter (58 kcal/100g) — consistent with European formulation.
NOVA food processing classification
NOVA 2 — minimally processed
All whole food ingredients; no industrial additives.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 2 covers processed culinary ingredients — oil, salt, vinegar — and simple combinations of whole foods made using minimal processing.
Barilla Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce is classified as NOVA 2 — minimally processed under the NOVA food processing system.
A NOVA 2 or 3 classification for a jarred pasta sauce is unusual. Most ambient pasta sauces in UK supermarkets contain at least modified maize starch and citric acid, which would push them into NOVA 4. The short ingredient list of Barilla Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce — using only recognisable whole food ingredients with no industrial additives — reflects a different approach to manufacturing that trades longer shelf life and price efficiency for a simpler formulation.
Salt
Barilla Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce contains 1g of salt per 100g. A quarter-jar serving (88g) delivers 0.88g of salt, 15% of the adult daily limit of 6g.
The 2010 FSA voluntary salt reduction target for pasta sauce is 1.1g per 100g. At 1g per 100g, this product meets that target.
Sugar and added sugar
Barilla Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce contains 5g of sugar per 100g. A quarter-jar serving (88g) delivers 4.4g of sugar. Tomatoes contain natural sugar (fructose), so some sugar content in any tomato-based sauce is expected. The key question is whether additional sugar has been added beyond what the tomatoes themselves provide.
The ingredient list for Barilla Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce includes added sugar. Tomatoes at peak ripeness contain around 2.5g to 3g of natural sugar per 100g — any total sugar content meaningfully above that reflects added sugar in the recipe. The amount of added sugar is not required to be declared separately on UK food labels, making it impossible to determine from the nutrition panel alone how much of the stated sugar is natural versus added.
Ingredients
Spicy tomato pasta sauce
Tomatoes (70%), Tomato Puree (10%), Sunflower Oil, Onion, Chilli (1%), Sugar, Salt, Garlic, Basil. No modified starch; uses actual chilli.
Allergens at a glance
Allergen information: Barilla Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce
Wheat
Not present
Rye
Not present
Barley
Not present
Oats
Not present
Sesame
Not present
Soya
Not present
Milk
Not present
Eggs
Not present
Fish
Not present
Crustaceans
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Frequently asked questions
Quarter-jar serving (88g): 0.88g of salt (15% of the adult daily limit of 6g); Half-jar serving (125g): 1.25g of salt (21% of the adult daily limit of 6g); Half-jar serving (175g): 1.75g of salt (29% of the adult daily limit of 6g).
Barilla Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce contains 5g of sugar per 100g. A quarter-jar serving (88g) delivers 4.4g of sugar. The ingredient list includes added sugar alongside the natural sugars from tomatoes.
Barilla Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce is classified as NOVA 2 — minimally processed. It contains only recognisable whole food ingredients without industrial additives.
A home-made tomato pasta sauce using tinned tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil and salt typically contains around 0.3g to 0.5g of salt per 100g (from the added salt alone), no modified starch, and no acidity regulators. The salt content of Barilla Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce (1g per 100g) is higher than a home-made equivalent. The main difference is in the processing additives rather than the nutrition numbers.
Barilla Arrabbiata Pasta Sauce does not contain meat, fish or other non-vegetarian ingredients in its standard recipe. It is suitable for vegetarians.
Know what you are eating
Know what you are eating.
The Boone app tracks calories, salt, sugar, saturated fat and 30+ nutrients in real time. Scan any pasta sauce and see exactly how it fits your daily targets.
Nutrition from official brand UK labels (Dolmio UK, Loyd Grossman UK, Sacla' UK, Napolina UK, Barilla UK), Action on Salt pasta sauce and pesto surveys (2009, 2017), Which? blind taste test 2023 (pesto), MadeForMums independent analysis, and UK supermarket product listings. NOVA classifications from ingredient lists at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
