Ghost Pepper
Processing Score
6.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041660007572
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size15 g
Amount per serving
Calories
15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 105mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 3g Added Sugars
6%
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
14 listed · 3 flagged for reviewCUCUMBERS, SUGAR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, WATER, GHOST PEPPERS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, ONION, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVORS, XANTHAN GUM, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, GUM ARABIC.
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, Ghost Pepper scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Gum Arabic): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Pickles & Relishes, this product is more processed than about 59% 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 Ghost Pepper'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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Chloride.
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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