Lifesavers, Hard Candy, Butter Rum
Processing Score
9.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 10 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
019000085054
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size15 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 70mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 12g
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
9 listed · 5 flagged for reviewMADE OF: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MOLASSES, SALT, DEXTROSE, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (PALM KERNEL AND COTTONSEED OILS), VINEGAR, CARAMEL COLOR.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Lifesavers, Hard Candy, Butter Rum scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel And Cottonseed Oils)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
Within Candy, this product is more processed than about 32% 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 Lifesavers, Hard Candy, Butter Rum'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: Made Of: Sugar, Molasses, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate 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 Butter vs Margarine 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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