Croutons, Caesar
Processing Score
13.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 40 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
011110099570
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size7 g
Amount per serving
Calories
30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 70mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
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 · 6 flagged for reviewENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, YEAST, SALT, OF: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, GARLIC POWDER, WHEY, BUTTERMILK, POWDER, ROMANO AND BLUE CHEESE BLEND [ CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, ENZYMES, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, AUTOLYZED EXTRACT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, SPICE ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, EXTRACTIVES OF ANNATTO FOR COLOR, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, ASCORBIC ACID, TBHQ (TO PRESERVATIVE).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Croutons, Caesar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Of: High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Tbhq (To Preservative)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Industrial Enzymes (Romano And Blue Cheese Blend [ Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes], Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Flavor Enhancers (Autolyzed Extract): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Other Additives (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Bread, this product is more processed than about 48% of the 11,494 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 Croutons, Caesar'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: Canola And/Or Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Propionate.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Extractives Of Annatto For Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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