Thousand Island Dressing & Spread, Lite
Processing Score
13.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 35 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
021130479498
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 240mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 9g
3%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 6g
Includes 6g Added Sugars
12%
Protein 0g
Calcium 10mg
1%
Potassium 190mg
4%
* 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
23 listed · 10 flagged for reviewWATER, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, RELISH (PICKLES, SUGAR, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, RED BELL PEPPER, NATURAL FLAVORS, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE, POLYSORBATE 80), VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL), DISTILLED VINEGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, ONION*, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, LACTIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, MUSTARD FLOUR, DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVORS, GARLIC*, PHOSPHORIC ACID, POLYSORBATE 60, SPICES, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA AND OLEORESIN TURMERIC, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Thousand Island Dressing & Spread, Lite 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 Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate And Calcium Disodium Edta): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Dressings & Mayo, this product is more processed than about 71% of the 5,534 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 Thousand Island Dressing & Spread, Lite'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.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Polysorbate 60.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Relish (Pickles, Sugar, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Red Bell Pepper, Natural Flavors, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Polysorbate 80), Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil And/Or Canola Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Of: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Phosphoric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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