Lite Dressing, Caesar
Processing Score
11.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 40 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
074175264253
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 270mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g
Calcium 20mg
2%
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
35 listed · 8 flagged for reviewWATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, ROMANO AND PARMESAN CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), LESS THAN 2% SALT, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, BUTTERMILK, WHEY, LACTIC ACID, CULTURED CREAM, CULTURED MILK*, GELATIN, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, GARLIC, HORSERADISH, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, GARLIC*, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR, YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, LEMON JUICE, ONION*, MALIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SPICES, POLYSORBATE 60, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA, CARAMEL COLOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Lite Dressing, Caesar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Calcium Disodium Edta): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): 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 Lite Dressing, 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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Flavor EnhancersUPF marker
In this product: Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate.
Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Polysorbate 60.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Molasses.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil And/Or Canola Oil), Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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