Creative Classics Salad Kit

Processing Score

22.2Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

6/10Good

The processing score reflects 96 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

071279407128

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size177 g

Amount per serving

Calories

290

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19g

24%

Saturated Fat 4.5g

23%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 30mg

10%

Sodium 360mg

16%

Total Carbohydrate 18g

Dietary Fiber 3g

11%

Total Sugars 5g

Protein 12g

Calcium 150mg

12%

Iron 1.8mg

10%

* 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

46 listed · 13 flagged for review

SALAD: GREEN CABBAGE, ROMAINE LETTUCE, CARROTS, GREEN ONION, CILANTRO, DRESSING: LOW FAT BUTTERMILK (SKIM MILK, WHEY, WATER, SKIM MILK SOLIDS, WHEY SOLIDS, CORN STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CARRAGEENAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CULTURE), CANOLA OIL, WATER, AVOCADO PULP, NON FAT SOUR CREAM (CULTURED SKIM MILK, CORN STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, CARRAGEENAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM), MALTODEXTRIN, EGG YOLK, SUGAR, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CIDER VINEGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, DRIED ONION, XANTHAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN GUM, DRIED GARLIC, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, LACTIC ACID), CULTURED DEXTROSE, SPICE, DRIED GREEN ONION, LACTIC ACID, YELLOW 5 & 6, BLUE 1, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (ADDED TO PROTECT QUALITY), CHICKEN: CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, LESS THAN 2% SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM LACTATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CHEESE: MONTEREY JACK AND QUESO QUESADILLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ASADERO AND CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR)], POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING), NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR), CHILI LEMON CORN STICKS: YELLOW CORN MASA, SOYBEAN OIL, CHILI LEMON SEASONING [MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, PAPRIKA (COLOR)AND OTHER SPICES, CITRIC ACID, ONION POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, CHILI PEPPER, COCOA POWDER (WITH ALKALI), PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL], PEPITAS: PUMPKIN SEEDS, SPICY SEASONING [SALT, GROUND CHILI PEPPERS, GROWN CAYENNE PEPPERS, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, TORULA YEAST, NATURAL FLAVORS, SILICON DIOXIDE (LESS THAN 2% TO PREVENT CAKING)], VEGETABLE OIL (MAY CONTAIN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: PEANUT OIL, CANOLA OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL).

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Creative Classics Salad Kit scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch, Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 & 6, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Chemical Preservatives (Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan Gum, Carrageenan, +1 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Pickles & Relishes, this product is more processed than about 84% of the 10,255 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 Creative Classics Salad Kit'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.

Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker

In this product: Less Than 2% Soy Protein Concentrate.

Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Asadero And Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Vegetable Color)].

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, Vegetable Oil (May Contain One Or More Of The Following: Peanut Oil, Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil And/Or 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, Chili Lemon Seasoning [Maltodextrin, Salt, Paprika (Color)And Other Spices, Citric Acid, Onion Powder, Tomato Powder, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor, Chili Pepper, Cocoa Powder (With Alkali), Paprika Extract (Color), Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil].

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Disodium Edta (Added To Protect Quality), Sodium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Spicy Seasoning [Salt, Ground Chili Peppers, Grown Cayenne Peppers, Spice Extractives, Torula Yeast, Natural Flavors, Silicon Dioxide (Less Than 2% To Prevent Caking)].

Common in powdered processed foods.

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