Hidden Valley, Dressing, Caesar
Processing Score
13.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 46 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives, 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
071100210675
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 220mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 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
38 listed · 11 flagged for reviewWATER, SOYBEAN OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, EGG YOLK, NONFAT DRY MILK, SUGAR, DRIED ONION, SALT, DRIED GARLIC, LESS THAN 1% OF: ROMANO CHEESE FROM COW'S MILK (CULTURED, PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES,, SALT, ENZYMES), SPICES, GARLIC, TOMATO PASTE, WHITE WINE SOLIDS, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, TAMARIND, MILK PROTEIN, BUTTER, MOLASSES, ANCHOVY, NATURAL FLAVORS (SOY), CORN SYRUP, WHEAT MALTODEXTRIN, VINEGAR, PHOSPHORIC ACID, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, LACTIC ACID, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CARAMEL COLOR, WITH SORBIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA AS PRESERVATIVES.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Hidden Valley, Dressing, Caesar scores Ultra-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.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Milk Protein): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (Soy), Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Hidden Valley, Dressing, Caesar'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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol Alginate.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- 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, Molasses, Wheat Maltodextrin.
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: Phosphoric Acid, Lactic Acid, With Sorbic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate, Calcium Disodium Edta As Preservatives.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Hidden Valley vs Ken's Ranch Dressing 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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