Regular home cooks
If tinned tomatoes are a frequent base for sauces, soups or stews, compare the fat declaration and choose a pack quantity you can use.
Who is this for?
Cooks choosing a sauce texture
Standard chopped tomatoes, chunkier pieces and finely chopped pulp suit different recipes. The texture you want may matter more than a small difference in the tomato tins’ stated fat content.
People following a clinician-led diet
Check the current label on the exact tin and account for the other ingredients in your meal when following your clinician’s instructions.
What to check before choosing
Start with the nutrition declaration for the tomato base, then choose the texture and pack quantity that fit your cooking.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Fat declaration | Compare total fat and saturates per 100g on the current pack. Tesco’s Italian Chopped Tomatoes list 0.2g of total fat per 100g; Asda and Sainsbury’s chopped tomatoes each list less than 0.5g per 100g. | I want to compare the tomato component consistently, rather than judge the whole meal by the tin alone. |
| Recipe texture | Check whether the recipe calls for chopped pieces or fine pulp. Napolina describes its chopped tomatoes as chunky and suited to thick sauces; Mutti describes Polpa as finely chopped. | For a sauce where texture matters, I would choose the cut of tomato to suit the dish. |
| Pack quantity | Check the number and size of tins, how often you cook with tomatoes and the storage instructions after opening. | A multipack makes sense for me only if I expect to use the tins; for an occasional recipe, one tin may be enough. |
| Finished dish | Consider oil, cream, cheese and meat added during cooking, as well as the serving size. Read the ingredients and nutrition panel on the tin you purchase. | If I am managing the fat in a meal, the tomatoes are only one part of what goes into it. |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming a specialist texture means less fat
The cited Tesco, Napolina and Mutti products each list 0.2g of fat per 100g, although their tomato textures differ.
Compare the current per-100g label first, then decide whether chunky pieces or fine pulp suit your recipe.
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Relying on an older online nutrition panel
An online listing may not reflect the tin you receive, which matters particularly when you are following specific dietary instructions.
Read the nutrition panel and ingredients on the exact pack before using it.
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Judging a finished sauce by its tomatoes alone
Oil, cream, cheese or meat added to a sauce contributes to the finished dish independently of the tomatoes.
Consider the full recipe and serving size when assessing the meal.
Brand and range references
These references describe the cited tomato products and ranges, not every product made by each brand.
Asda
Asda Chopped Tomatoes are a standard 400g option for everyday cooking.
- The product listing gives total fat as less than 0.5g per 100g.
- Choose by the texture needed for your recipe; this listing does not establish a specialist cut.
Tesco
Tesco Italian Chopped Tomatoes are listed as a 400g tin, with a four-pack also identified.
- The 400g product lists 0.2g of fat per 100g.
- Consider whether a four-pack matches how often you use tinned tomatoes.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s Chopped Tomatoes are a standard 400g tin.
- The product listing gives total fat as less than 0.5g per 100g.
- Check the current pack label and whether the product is available when you shop.
Napolina
Napolina describes its chopped tomatoes as chunky and suited to thick sauces.
- The stated chunky texture offers a reason to consider this format for a sauce.
- Its stated 0.2g of fat per 100g does not, by itself, establish a fat-reduction advantage over the cited standard tins.
Mutti
Mutti describes Polpa as finely chopped tomato pulp.
- The fine cut is a format to consider when a recipe calls for a more even tomato texture.
- Mutti lists 0.2g of fat per 100g for Polpa, so choose the format for its recipe fit rather than an assumed fat advantage.
M&S
M&S Chopped Italian Tomatoes are another chopped-tomato option to compare by their pack label.
- The cited product lists 0.2g of fat per 100g.
- Check local availability and the current label for the tin you intend to use.
Tinned tomato options on Joybuy
These options cover single tins and multipacks, including chopped, finely chopped and whole plum tomatoes. Check the format and quantity against the recipe you plan to make.
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Mutti Finely Chopped Tomatoes 4 x 400g
Consider finely chopped tomatoes when the cut suits your sauce or another tomato-based recipe. This is a pack of four 400g tins; Mutti lists 0.2g of fat per 100g for Polpa. Check the label on the tins you receive.
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KTC Chopped Tomatoes 400g
A single 400g tin of chopped tomatoes is a format to consider for sauces, soups or stews. Compare its on-pack fat declaration with other tins when choosing for a low-fat meal.
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Napolina Chopped Tomatoes 4 x 400g
Napolina describes its chopped-tomato range as chunky and suited to thick sauces. This is a pack of four 400g tins; the brand lists 0.2g of fat per 100g for its chopped tomatoes. Check the current pack label.
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Laila Canned Chopped Tomatoes 12 x 400g
This twelve-tin pack may suit cooking that calls for chopped tomatoes regularly. Each tin is 400g; consider whether you will use the quantity and check the nutrition and storage instructions on the pack.
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Laila Canned Plum Tomatoes 12 x 400g
Choose this format if whole plum tomatoes, rather than ready-chopped tomatoes, suit the dish you are making. The pack contains twelve 400g tins; check the on-pack nutrition and whether the quantity fits your cooking plans.
Questions about tinned tomatoes
Can tinned tomatoes be part of a low-fat meal?
Yes, depending on the tin and the rest of the recipe. The cited Asda and Sainsbury’s chopped tomatoes list less than 0.5g of fat per 100g, while Tesco’s Italian Chopped Tomatoes list 0.2g per 100g. Oil, cream, cheese or meat added during cooking also contributes to the finished meal.
Do I need a specialist tomato tin to reduce fat?
Not on the basis of the cited tomato products’ fat declarations. Tesco’s standard chopped tomatoes and the Napolina and Mutti examples each list 0.2g of fat per 100g. Choose between them for the tomato cut and recipe you want, while checking the current pack label.
Should I compare fat per serving or per 100g?
Use the per-100g declaration to compare tins on the same basis. GOV.UK nutrition-labelling guidance specifies nutrition information per 100g or 100ml; a per-serving figure depends on the serving size used. Consider the amount you actually use in the dish as well.
How should I store tomatoes left over from an opened tin?
Follow the storage instructions on the tin you purchased. Instructions for transferring, refrigerating and using opened contents can differ between products, so check that pack rather than applying another brand’s directions.