Cardini's, Light Caesar Dressing
Processing Score
11.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 29 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, total fat and cholesterol.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Cholesterol
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
071475010887
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 260mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
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
25 listed · 9 flagged for reviewWATER, SOYBEAN OIL, WHITE WINE AND DISTILLED VINEGARS, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, EGG YOLK, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, SPICES (INCLUDING MUSTARD SEED), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, PARMESAN CHEESE (PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, GARLIC*, ONION*, LACTIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE ADDED AS PRESERVATIVES, XANTHAN GUM, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, CARAMEL COLOR, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, ANCHOVIES, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cardini's, Light Caesar Dressing scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate Added As Preservatives): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Dressings & Mayo, this product is more processed than about 71% of the 5,534 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 Cardini's, Light Caesar Dressing'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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Molasses.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Disodium Edta Added To Protect Flavor.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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