Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 8 ingredients, including artificial colors and preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0023545202081
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 19g
Includes 15g Added Sugars
30%
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
6 listed · 4 flagged for reviewGUAVA PULP, SUGAR, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE), RED 40.
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, La Fe Guava Paste, 18 Count, 18 Oz scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Pectin): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Candy, this is among the less processed of the 21,778 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 La Fe Guava Paste, 18 Count, 18 Oz'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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate).
Natural sources but industrial application.
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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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