Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 7 ingredients, including artificial colors and ingredients listed as artificial. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
654954245675
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size20 g
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 19g
7%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 14g
Includes 14g Added Sugars
28%
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
7 listed · 4 flagged for reviewSUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP, WATER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL PEPPERMINT OIL, RED 40, TITANIUM DIOXIDE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Candy Cane, 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.
- Artificial ColorsStrong UPF marker
In this product: Red 40.
Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Glucose Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Natural Peppermint Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Birds Eye vs Green Giant Frozen Vegetables comparison.
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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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