Polish Spears
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 8 ingredients, including artificial colors and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
070152800421
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 300mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 1g
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
8 listed · 3 flagged for reviewCUCUMBER SPEARS, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, YELLOW 5, POLYSORBATE 80.
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, Polish Spears scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavorings): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Polysorbate 80): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
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 Polish Spears' 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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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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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