Is Heinz Hot & Spicy Tomato Ketchup healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (23.5 g) and sodium (1240 mg). High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Spice and Natural Flavoring are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Heinz Hot & Spicy Tomato Ketchup?

In label order (largest amount first): TOMATO KETCHUP (TOMATO CONCENTRATE FROM RED RIPE TOMATOES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, SALT, SPICE, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORING), PEPPER SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED PEPPER, SALT).

Does Heinz Hot & Spicy Tomato Ketchup contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

High Fructose Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption is associated with concerns about metabolic health. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption is associated with concerns about added sugars and metabolic health. Spice (worth noting): The specific spices are not disclosed, so regulatory status cannot be confirmed. Natural Flavoring (worth noting): The term 'natural flavoring' is broad and may include substances some consumers prefer to avoid.

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Heinz Hot & Spicy Tomato Ketchup

Name: Heinz Hot & Spicy Tomato Ketchup
Brand: Heinz
SKU: 0013000006996

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Listed as: HOT & SPICY TOMATO KETCHUP, HOT & SPICY

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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High Fructose Corn SyrupWorth noting
High consumption is associated with concerns about metabolic health.
Worth knowing: Some consumers avoid it due to its association with added sugars and potential health effects.
Evidence debated · Depends on amount
Corn SyrupWorth noting
High consumption is associated with concerns about added sugars and metabolic health.
Worth knowing: Often avoided by those reducing sugar intake.
Evidence debated · Depends on amount

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Serving size: 17 g (1 tbsp (17g))
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1TOMATO KETCHUP (TOMATO CONCENTRATE FROM RED RIPE TOMATOES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, SALT, SPICE, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORING)
2PEPPER SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED PEPPER, SALT)

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (17 g)
Energy	118 kcal	20.1 kcal
Fat	0 g	0 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	29.4 g	5 g
of which sugars	23.5 g	4 g
of which added sugars	23.5 g	4 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	1240 mg	210.8 mg

Questions about Heinz Hot & Spicy Tomato Ketchup

Is Heinz Hot & Spicy Tomato Ketchup healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (23.5 g) and sodium (1240 mg). High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Spice and Natural Flavoring are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Heinz Hot & Spicy Tomato Ketchup?: In label order (largest amount first): TOMATO KETCHUP (TOMATO CONCENTRATE FROM RED RIPE TOMATOES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, SALT, SPICE, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORING), PEPPER SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED PEPPER, SALT).
Does Heinz Hot & Spicy Tomato Ketchup contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: High Fructose Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption is associated with concerns about metabolic health. Corn Syrup (worth noting): High consumption is associated with concerns about added sugars and metabolic health. Spice (worth noting): The specific spices are not disclosed, so regulatory status cannot be confirmed. Natural Flavoring (worth noting): The term 'natural flavoring' is broad and may include substances some consumers prefer to avoid.

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