Carolina Gold Sauce
Processing Score
9.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
680569346285
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size35 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 380mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 1g
* 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
21 listed · 7 flagged for reviewDISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, #1 GRADE MUSTARD SEED, SALT, AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, TOMATO PASTE, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, TURMERIC, CORN SYRUP, SODIUM BENZOATE (AS PRESERVATIVE), PAPRIKA, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, SPICES, MOLASSES, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, ONION POWDER AND CARAMEL COLOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Carolina Gold Sauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate (As Preservative)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Ketchup & Mustard, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 6,563 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 Carolina Gold 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Molasses.
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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