Pasta Salad, Original Ranch
Processing Score
8.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
7/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including MSG, modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
071100211887
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size40 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 440mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate 29g
11%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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
9 listed · 4 flagged for reviewENRICHED ROTINI (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, 2% OF DRIED ONION, DRIED GARLIC, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SPICES, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH. CALCIUM STEARATE, NATURAL FLAVOR (MILK, SOY).
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Pasta Salad, Original 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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor (Milk, Soy).
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Rotini (Durum Wheat Semolina, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Modified Food Starch. Calcium Stearate.
Common in powdered processed foods.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Hidden Valley vs Ken's Ranch Dressing comparison.
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