Ketchup Without the Sugar Crash

Remember this? That classic red squeeze bottle, but the label reads completely sugar-free. The ingredients list is surprisingly straightforward: tomato concentrate, vinegar, and some seasonings, plus a seasoning blend that adds the savory depth. With a near-perfect score of 9.9, it's a solid pick for anyone counting macros. It pours thick and clings to the fries without that sugary drip. I'd stash this in the office drawer for lunch breaks when you want that diner taste without the crash. The trade-off? It's a bit saltier than the classic stuff, so you might notice it if you eat a ton.

Remember this? It looks just like the classic, but the nutrition panel says zero sugar. The ingredients list uses tomato concentrate and vinegar, but it swaps the seasoning blend for standard onion powder and spices, plus sucralose. It scores a 9.9, matching the top tier. The taste is sharp and tangy, perfect for dipping a mountain of nuggets after a long gym session when you need flavor but want to skip the empty calories. The trade-off here is the sweetener. If you're sensitive to that specific aftertaste, it might linger a bit longer than you'd like compared to the first bottle.

Remember this? The label screams 'Organic' and lists real organic tomato concentrate and organic sugar. It scores a respectable 7.7. The taste is much brighter and less processed than the zero-sugar versions, leaning into that natural tomato sweetness. I grabbed a bottle for a backyard BBQ, and it felt better serving it to the kids knowing the ingredients were organic. It's a solid middle ground. The trade-off is the sugar: 23g per 100g is significant. It tastes great, but if you're strictly watching sugar intake, this one adds up fast.

Remember this? It's another organic option with a 7.7 score, but the ingredients list specifies the tomato concentrate is made from water and organic tomato paste. It uses organic sugar and vinegar, keeping it pretty simple. The flavor is rich and cooked-down, tasting like actual tomatoes rather than just sweet goo. It's great for dipping sweet potato fries. The trade-off is the texture; because it's organic and lacks thickeners like corn starch, it can be a little thinner than the heavy stuff. It runs off the fry a bit quicker, so you have to eat fast!

Remember this? The classic red bottle with the gold cap that you see everywhere. The ingredients list tells the story: tomato concentrate, high fructose corn syrup, and corn syrup. It scores a 7.7. This is pure nostalgia in a bottle—super sweet and that specific 'fast food' flavor. It's the ultimate late-night companion for tater tots. The trade-off is the ingredients. It uses HFCS and corn syrup, which some people try to avoid. If you are looking for a cleaner label, this isn't it, but for pure taste memory, it delivers.