Nervous about Garden Style Sauce

[Chris Waffle]

First off, I know I haven't posted in a while, but I'm still at it! I check back here all the time so you guys are still an inspiration to me. Anyway, I've been checking out the "Carb Options" products and the Garden Style Sauce is scaring me. It tastes so sweet to me but really good. check this out:

Punch up your chicken, steak or meatloaf with this rich, hearty sauce. It's made with real tomatoes for a taste your family won't forget!
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 40
Calories 80

% Daily Value
Total Fat 4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g 0%
Sodium 540mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 4g 0%
Protein 2g 0%
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/2 Cup (125g)
Servings Per Container 6


Calcium 4%
Vitamin A 8%
Iron 4%
Vitamin C 8%

*Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower, depending on your calorie needs:
INGREDIENTS: Water, Diced Tomatoes in Puree, Tomato Paste, Onions, Olive Oil, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Romano Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Parsley, Potassium Chloride, Spices, Basil, Paprika (for color), Malic Acid, Natural Flavors, Sucralose (Splenda Brand).
* NET CARBS CALCULATION: For those watching their carbs, count only 5 grams. From 7 total carbohydrates and subtract 2 grams of fiber as this has minimal impact on blood sugar.

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So are the 4 grams of sugar form the Splenda? I'm confused. That 4grams is freaking me out. Any help would be appreciated.

-Chris

[toymom74]

The sugars are from the naturally occurring sugars in the tomatoes and cheese. Splenda is not sugar, but a sugar substitute. Looks OK, but I bet you could find a regular spaghetti sauce--maybe an organic one that just uses pure ingredients with no added sweeteners-- and you could avoid the Splenda. You may want to look around. The Carb Options line and others like it are really just trying to make a buck by taking advantage of the low-carb craze. Seems to me they could leave out the Splenda completely--the rest of the ingredients would make a fine sauce on their own.JMO

Belinda