Food Lion, Taco Dinner Kit
Processing Score
12.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 37 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, MSG, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
035826006615
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size73 g
Amount per serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 840mg
37%
Total Carbohydrate 30g
11%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 3g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
26 listed · 9 flagged for reviewTACO SHELL: CORN MASA FLOUR (CORN MASA, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN), WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (COTTONSEED, CORN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER), TACO SAUCE: TOMATO PUREE, TOMATOES, JALAPENO PEPPERS, SALT, VINEGAR, GARLIC POWDER, DEHYDRATED ONION, SUGAR, SPICES, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (AS PRESERVATIVES), EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVORS. TACO SEASONING: DEHYDRATED ONION, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, CHILI PEPPER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PAPRIKA, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL (PROCESSING AID), MALIC ACID, AUTOLYZED YEAST, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVORS.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Food Lion, Taco Dinner Kit scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate (As Preservatives)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oil (Processing Aid)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 4,145 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 Food Lion, Taco Dinner 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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Cottonseed, Corn, And/Or Sunflower).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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