Tartar Sauce
Processing Score
7.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
647108000053
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g
22%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 180mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
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
22 listed · 4 flagged for reviewINGREDIENTS IN ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT: VEGETABLE OILS (CANOLA, SOYBEAN), WATER, CUCUMBERS, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, EGGS, SUGAR, SALT, LEMON JUICE, MUSTARD SEED, ONIONS, NATURAL VITAMIN E (PROTECTS FLAVOR)CULTURED DEXTROSE, XANTHAN GUM, GARLIC, DILL WEED, CITRIC ACID, CELERY, SPICES, PEPPERS (GREEN BELL, RED BELL, RED CHILI), CAPERS, NATURAL FLAVORS, PARSLEY, TURMERIC.
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, Tartar Sauce scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Ketchup & Mustard, this product is more processed than about 42% of the 6,563 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 Tartar Sauce'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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ingredients In Order Of Predominance By Weight: Vegetable Oils (Canola, Soybean).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric 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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