Barbecue Rub, Barbecue
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0052100040837
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size4.5 g
Amount per serving
Calories
15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 380mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
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
14 listed · 5 flagged for reviewBROWN SUGAR, SEA SALT, SPICES (INCLUDING CHILI PEPPER, BLACK PEPPER, CINNAMON, CELERY SEED), GARLIC, ONION, SUGAR, TOMATO, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, SILICON DIOXIDE (TO MAKE FREE FLOWING), APPLE CIDER VINEGAR SOLIDS, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVOR (INCLUDING MESQUITE SMOKE), DISODIUM INOSINATE, GUANYLATE (FLAVOR ENHANCERS).
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, Barbecue Rub, Barbecue scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor (Including Mesquite Smoke), Guanylate (Flavor Enhancers)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 68% of the 11,127 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 Barbecue Rub, Barbecue'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: Brown Sugar, Sugar, Corn Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide (To Make Free Flowing).
Common in powdered processed foods.
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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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