Lite Ranch Dressing, Lite Ranch
Processing Score
12.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 35 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, MSG, corn syrup, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
842798102685
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 330mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 2g Added Sugars
4%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 10mg
1%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 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
31 listed · 11 flagged for reviewWATER, SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, EGG YOLKS, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, ONION, GARLIC, PARSLEY, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, WHEY, LACTIC ACID POWDER, CITRIC ACID, BLACK PEPPER, SODIUM CITRATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, SILICON DIOXIDE (ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), SUGAR, SOUR CREAM (LACTIC ACID, BUTTERMILK, SKIM MILK, WHEY), XANTHAN GUM, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, CELLULOSE GEL, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT COLOR).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Lite Ranch Dressing, Lite Ranch scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gel): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Dressings & Mayo, this product is more processed than about 71% of the 5,534 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 Lite Ranch Dressing, Lite Ranch'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: 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 Powder, Citric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Sorbic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate, Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Color).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide (Added To Prevent Caking).
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide.
Natural sources but still 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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