Hickory Rub, Hickory
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
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
635602100140
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size4.09999990463257 g
Amount per serving
Calories
10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 640mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate N/A
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.1mg
1%
* 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
15 listed · 6 flagged for reviewSALT, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, RED SMOKE POWDER (MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, & SILICON DIOXIDE), GARLIC, ONION, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CARAMEL COLOR, ACID, SOYBEAN OIL, & LESS THAN 2% SILICON CORNSTARCH, CITRIC DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING).
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Hickory Rub, Hickory scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): 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 Hickory Rub, Hickory'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: Sugar, Brown Sugar, Red Smoke Powder (Maltodextrin, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor, & Silicon Dioxide), Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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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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