Buttermilk Ranch Sauce
Processing Score
8.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
081284502084
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g
22%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 290mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
* 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 · 7 flagged for reviewSOYBEAN OIL, WATER, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, EGG YOLKS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, LACTIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE, SPICES, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, PARSLEY, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Buttermilk Ranch Sauce scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Dips & Salsa, this product is more processed than about 47% of the 6,665 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 Buttermilk Ranch Sauce'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: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Disodium Edta Added To Preserve Freshness.
Added minerals often compensate for 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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