Seaweed Salad
Processing Score
9.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including artificial colors and preservatives. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
745329826909
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 135mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 0g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 0.5mg
3%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
14 listed · 5 flagged for reviewSEAWEED, AGAR-AGAR, SESAME SEED, SESAME OIL, KIKURAGE MUSHROOM, SUGAR, RICE VINEGAR, SALT, RED PEPPER, DISODIUM 5' - INOSINATE, DISODIUM 5- GUANYLATE, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, POTASSIUM SORBATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Seaweed Salad scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Agar-Agar): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium 5' - Inosinate, Disodium 5- Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Prepared Salads, this product is more processed than about 43% of the 1,234 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Seaweed Salad's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sesame Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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