Meijer, Pasta Salad, Ranch & Bacon
Processing Score
19.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
7.5/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 44 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, MSG, plus 5 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
708820200296
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size47 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 360mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 6g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
* 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 · 11 flagged for reviewENRICHED PASTA [DURUM FLOUR (NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)], DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, *PEAS, *CARROTS, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, GARLIC*, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BUTTERMILK, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL BACON FLAVOR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, *ONION, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED, LACTIC ACID, VINEGAR, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY, CORN, WHEAT), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, XANTHAN GUM, *PARSLEY, SODIUM CITRATE, LIPOLYZED BUTTER OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL SMOKE FLAVOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CARAMEL, RED 3, YELLOW 6, SOY LECITHIN, SPICE EXTRACT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Meijer, Pasta Salad, Ranch & Bacon scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Modified Proteins (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Soy, Corn, Wheat)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
- Artificial Flavors (Natural And Artificial Smoke Flavor): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Artificial Colors (Red 3, Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
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 Meijer, Pasta Salad, Ranch & Bacon'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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Monosodium Glutamate.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Caseinate.
Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Diacetate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- 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: Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Pasta [Durum Flour (Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)].
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Bacon vs Sausage 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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