Mexican Candy
Processing Score
7.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 8 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring and corn syrup. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
859470006315
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size68 g
Amount per serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 160mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 0g
* 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
8 listed · 3 flagged for reviewSUGAR, SALT, CITRIC ACID, CORN SYRUP, CHILI POWDER, SILICON DIOXIDE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR AND ARTIFICIAL COLORS (FD&C RED 40 LAKE AND FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE).
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Mexican Candy scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Colors (Artificial Flavor And Artificial Colors (Fd&C Red 40 Lake And Fd&C Yellow 6 Lake)): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Within Candy, this is among the less processed of the 21,778 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 Mexican Candy'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.
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: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Tricalcium Phosphate.
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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