Lite Caesar Dressing & Marinade, Caesar
Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including preservatives and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041335001744
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size32 g
Amount per serving
Calories
70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 610mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
18 listed · 4 flagged for reviewWATER, VINEGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA), CIDER VINEGAR, ROMANO CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SUGAR, SALT, DRIED GARLIC, ANCHOVIES, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER, MUSTARD FLOUR, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA, BETA CAROTENE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Lite Caesar Dressing & Marinade, Caesar scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Propylene Glycol Alginate, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Dressings & Mayo, this product is more processed than about 23% 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 Lite Caesar Dressing & Marinade, 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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Soybean And/Or Canola).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Disodium Edta.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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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