Pickled Sweet Scallion
Processing Score
6.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 10 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
070864036040
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size20 g
Amount per serving
Calories
20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 140mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 0g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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
10 listed · 6 flagged for reviewSCALLION, WATER, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, ACETIC ACID, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE.
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, Pickled Sweet Scallion scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Pickles & Relishes, this product is more processed than about 59% of the 10,255 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 Pickled Sweet Scallion'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: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Acetic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial 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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