Processing Score
19.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 32 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring and preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0041116241161
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size16 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 20mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 12g
Includes 12g Added Sugars
24%
Protein 0g
* 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
19 listed · 16 flagged for reviewRING POP - SUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP, BUFFERED LACTIC ACID, BLUE 1, PUSH POP - SUGAR, BABY BOTTLE POP - SUGAR, DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, RED 40 LAKE, RED 40, JUICY DROP POP - SUGAR, INVERT GLUCOSE SYRUP, WATER, GLYCERINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, RED 3, YELLOW 6 LAKE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Spring Mix Candy scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Blue 1, Red 40 Lake, Red 40, +2 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerine): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Chocolate, this product is more processed than about 67% of the 9,618 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 Spring Mix Candy'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Ring Pop - Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Push Pop - Sugar, Baby Bottle Pop - Sugar, and 3 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Buffered Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide.
Natural sources but still 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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