Shoppers avoiding added sugar
Look for the exact no-added-sugar variant, then read its ingredients and total sugars per 100g. A no-added-sugar claim does not mean the soup contains no sugars.
Who should check the label closely?
Online shoppers who need a particular recipe
If the selected ingredients or nutrition values matter, check the substitution preference for that item. Tesco says it may offer an alternative when a customer has allowed substitutions.
Shoppers comparing tomato soups
Compare the same per-100g sugars measure across tins, as well as the portion you expect to eat. A low-fat label does not establish that sugar has not been added.
What matters when choosing a soup?
Start with the recipe claim and ingredients, compare nutrition on the same per-100g basis, then check whether the delivered tin will meet those requirements.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Added and total sugars | Read the exact variant name, ingredients and ‘of which sugars’ per 100g. Tesco Groceries lists sugar as an ingredient and 3.9g sugars per 100g for its Low Fat Tomato Soup. | I want to avoid added sugar, rather than assume a low-fat label answers that question. |
| Portion and salt | Check the declared serving size against the amount you will eat. Compare salt and sugars per 100g before using any per-serving figures. | If I eat a whole tin, a figure for half a tin will not describe my portion. |
| Milk ingredients | Check the ingredients and allergen information on the exact variant. Asda Groceries lists dried skimmed milk in Heinz No Added Sugar Cream of Tomato Soup. | A sugar claim does not tell me whether the soup meets my dairy requirements. |
| Delivery substitutions | Check the substitution setting before checkout and the label on any alternative offered. Tesco says it may offer an alternative if substitutions are allowed. | I need the soup delivered to match the recipe and nutrition information I chose. |
What can go wrong with an online order?
-
Assuming ‘low fat’ means no added sugar
Tesco Groceries lists sugar in the ingredients of its Low Fat Tomato Soup. The two descriptions concern different things.
If avoiding added sugar matters, check the ingredient list and sugars per 100g on the exact product page.
-
Reading ‘no added sugar’ as sugar-free
Asda Groceries lists 2.6g sugars per 100g for Heinz No Added Sugar Cream of Tomato Soup. The product still contains sugars.
Use the nutrition panel to assess the amount in the portion you intend to eat.
-
Accepting a different tomato-soup recipe
A substitute can have different ingredients, allergens or nutrition values from the soup you selected. Tesco says it may offer an alternative when substitutions are allowed.
Decline substitutions for this item if the exact recipe is essential; otherwise, inspect any alternative before accepting it.
Which brands and ranges are relevant?
Heinz
Heinz No Added Sugar Cream of Tomato Soup is a distinct variant from its standard Cream of Tomato Soup.
- Asda Groceries lists 2.6g sugars per 100g for the No Added Sugar variant.
- It contains milk. Tesco Groceries lists 4.8g sugars per 100g for the standard Heinz variant, so check the product name when ordering.
Tesco
Tesco Low Fat Tomato Soup 400g is an own-label tomato option, but its low-fat name is not a no-added-sugar claim.
- Tesco Groceries lists 3.9g sugars per 100g.
- Its listed ingredients include sugar.
M&S
M&S lists a 400g Cream of Tomato Soup among its tinned soups.
- The M&S product information provides ingredients and nutrition values for comparison.
- M&S lists sugar in the ingredients and 5.9g sugars per 100g for this soup.
Campbell's
Tesco Groceries lists Campbell's Condensed Soup Cream of Tomato 295g in its tomato-soup range.
- The condensed format offers a different preparation choice from a ready-to-heat tin.
- Check its product-page nutrition and preparation instructions before comparing a prepared portion with ready-to-heat soups.
A Joybuy soup option
This parsnip-and-carrot tin offers a different soup flavour from the tomato options discussed above. Check its current label if a no-added-sugar recipe is essential.
Image unavailable
Crosse & Blackwell Best of British Spicy Parsnip & Carrot Soup 400g
A 400g parsnip-and-carrot soup to consider if you want a flavour other than tomato. Check the current pack’s ingredients, sugars per 100g and serving size before relying on it for a no-added-sugar requirement.
Questions about sugar and delivery
Does ‘no added sugar’ mean a soup contains no sugar?
No. Asda Groceries lists 2.6g sugars per 100g for Heinz No Added Sugar Cream of Tomato Soup, and Tesco Groceries describes its sugars as naturally occurring. Read the total sugars figure as well as the recipe claim.
How can I compare sugars across online soup listings?
Start with ‘of which sugars’ per 100g, then check how much soup you expect to eat. Asda Groceries lists 2.6g per 100g for Heinz No Added Sugar Cream of Tomato Soup; Tesco Groceries lists 3.9g for Tesco Low Fat and 4.8g for standard Heinz Cream of Tomato Soup; M&S lists 5.9g for its Cream of Tomato Soup. These figures describe the specified products, not every soup from those brands.
Should I allow a substitute for a no-added-sugar soup?
Decline a substitute for that item if the exact recipe is essential. Tesco says it may offer an alternative when substitutions are allowed; if you do allow one, check its ingredients, allergens and nutrition information before accepting it.
Is Heinz No Added Sugar Cream of Tomato Soup dairy-free?
No. Asda Groceries lists dried skimmed milk in its ingredients. Check the label of the exact tin you order if you need to avoid milk.