Seaweed Salad
Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup and MSG. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
851167002716
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 830mg
36%
Total Carbohydrate 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 14g
50%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 0g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
14 listed · 6 flagged for reviewSEAWEED, AGAR-AGAR, SESAME SEED, BLACK FUNGUS, RED CHILE PEPPER, SESAME SEED OIL, SUGAR, SALT, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (WATER, CORN, SOYBEANS, WHEAT), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Seaweed Salad scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Proteins (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Water, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Agar-Agar): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Prepared Salads, this product is more processed than about 16% of the 1,234 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 Seaweed Salad'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate 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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