Ruby Red Fish Flavored Candy, Ruby Red
Processing Score
11.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 11 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
064777844038
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 5mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 13g
Includes 13g Added Sugars
26%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 0mg
0%
* 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
9 listed · 5 flagged for reviewCORN SYRUP, SUGAR, WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, RED 40, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, GLAZING AGENTS (MINERAL OIL, CARNAUBA WAX).
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Ruby Red Fish Flavored Candy, Ruby Red scores Ultra-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.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavor): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
Within Candy, this product is more processed than about 32% of the 21,778 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 Ruby Red Fish Flavored Candy, Ruby Red'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.
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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