Processing Score
12.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 9 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
030800846003
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size12 g
Amount per serving
Calories
45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 9g
Includes 9g Added Sugars
18%
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
5 listed · 4 flagged for reviewSUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR. COLOR (RED 40, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, BLUE 1).
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, Candy Canes 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.
- Artificial Colors (Natural & Artificial Flavor. Color (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1)): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
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 Candy Canes' 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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