Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower & Ranch

Processing Score

12.4Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

8/10Excellent

The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including preservatives, ingredients listed as artificial, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

011140108853

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size27 g

Amount per serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.5g

Saturated Fat 0g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 460mg

20%

Total Carbohydrate 19g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 3g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 30mg

Iron 0.4mg

Potassium 380mg

* 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

20 listed · 7 flagged for review

IDAHO POTATOES, CAULIFLOWER, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, OF: BUTTERMILK, CREAM, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (GARLIC, ONIONS), NONFAT MILK, YEAST EXTRACT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SPICES, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CANOLA OIL, GUAR GUM, FRESHNESS PRESERVED WITH: SODIUM BISULFITE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, BHA, BHT.

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, Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower & Ranch scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Chemical Preservatives (Bha, Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 4,145 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 Mashed Potatoes with Cauliflower & 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.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Processed Vegetable ProductsProcessing indicator

In this product: Dehydrated Vegetables (Garlic, Onions).

Extracts and powders indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Freshness Preserved With: Sodium Bisulfite.

Natural sources but industrial application.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

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