Rao's Homemade Marinara
5.9out of 10
MealFan score Ranked #12 of 25 pasta sauce we scoredSee the full ranking →
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Homemade Marinara

MealFan pickBest no added sugar jarred marinara
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#12of 25 pasta sauce scored
Category average5.9At the category average
VictoriaPremium vodka sauce, vodkaCompare head to head 6.2out of 10 ClassicoRoasted Garlic Pasta SauceCompare head to head 6.1out of 10 PaesanaPremium Organic Tomato & Basil Pasta SauceCompare head to head 6.1out of 10
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The catch

Sodium is the real tradeoff at 420mg per half cup, about 18 percent of the daily limit, and a full plate of pasta usually uses more than half a cup. (source)

The honest take

This is about as clean as a jarred red sauce gets. The ingredient list is short and real (Italian whole peeled tomatoes, olive oil, onions, salt, garlic, basil, black pepper, oregano) with olive oil instead of the soybean or canola oil most supermarket sauces lean on, and the 4g of sugar per half cup comes entirely from the tomatoes with nothing added. Where it loses points is sodium, at 420mg per half cup, which is 18 percent of a day in a portion most people exceed. A health minded shopper reaches for this to skip added sugar and seed oils, then keeps an eye on how much they pour.
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Nutrition per serving

1/2 cup (125g)

100Calories
2gProtein
6gCarbs
7gFat
1gFiber
4gSugar
420mgSodium
No added sugarGluten freeKeto friendlyVegan

Who it's for

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Someone who wants a no added sugar, olive oil based jarred marinara and does not mind paying a premium for a short, clean ingredient list.

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You are watching sodium closely or you want a budget sauce, since this runs several dollars more than mass market jars.

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Eric Sornoso, FounderAug 11, 2026
Rao's Homemade is the jarred marinara I buy when I do not have time to make my own. Real tomatoes and olive oil, no added sugar, and it tastes closer to a Sunday sauce than anything in the aisle. It is premium priced, and for the ingredient list I happily pay it.
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Real pasta sauce from our directory, on the numbers that matter. The green check marks the best in each column. Tap a heading to rank them, tick the boxes to put 2 to 4 head to head, or click any product to open its full review.

Product MealFan Score ↕Protein ↕Calories ↕Sugar ↕Sodium ↕
Rao'sHomemade Marinara this product5.9/102g1004g420mg
Columbus Seafoods Corporation555, Sardines In Tomato Sauce, Hot 6.5/109g1302g650mg
IberiaSardines In Tomato Sauce 7.5/1022g1402g480mg
VictoriaPremium vodka sauce, vodka 6.2/103g804g431mg
ClassicoTraditional Sweet Basil Pasta Sauce 5.3/102.5g6010g600mg
PaesanaPremium Organic Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce 6.1/101g703g400mg
Trader Giotto'sTomato Basil Marinara 6/102g605g420mg
RAO'S HOMEMADEARRABBIATA Spicy Marinara 5.9/102g1004g420mg
Rao's HomemadeVodka Sauce 6/103g905g310mg
Great ValueTomato Basil Garlic Pasta Sauce 5.8/102g606g420mg
Newman's OwnMarinara 5.8/102g706g450mg
PregoHomestyle Alfredo 5.9/101g801g390mg
ClassicoRoasted Garlic Pasta Sauce 6.1/102g455g340mg
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Typically about 7 to 9 dollars per 24 oz jar. Prices move with promos and store, so check before you buy. Some links are affiliate links and never change our verdict.

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