Hidden Valley, Salad Crispins, Original Ranch

Processing Score

13.7Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

5/10Good

The processing score reflects 36 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, MSG, preservatives, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

071100008340

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size7 g

Amount per serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g

Saturated Fat 0g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 125mg

Total Carbohydrate 5g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 1g

* 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

26 listed · 7 flagged for review

ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN), SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP, DRIED CARROTS, SALT, DRIED ONION, WHEY, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL, BUTTERMILK, YEAST, LESS THAN 1% OF: DRIED GARLIC, ROMANO CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MILK, SPICES, CULTURED NONFAT BUTTERMILK, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DEXTROSE, CALCIUM SULFATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CORN STARCH, AMMONIUM SULFATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PAPRIKA, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, NATURAL FLAVORS (SOY), TBHQ AS A PRESERVATIVE.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Hidden Valley, Salad Crispins, Original Ranch 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 Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And/Or Cottonseed Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
Chemical Preservatives (Tbhq As A Preservative): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors (Soy)): 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, Salad Crispins, 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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Disodium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Calcium Phosphate, Ammonium Sulfate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Propionate.

Natural sources but industrial application.

This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Hidden Valley vs Ken's Ranch Dressing comparison.

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