Sweet Garden Mix
Processing Score
9.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including artificial colors, high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
688267038396
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
35
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 180mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 8g
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
15 listed · 6 flagged for reviewCUCUMBERS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CAULIFLOWER, ONIONS, VINEGAR, SALT, WATER, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPERS, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, ALUM, NATURAL FLAVORS, POLYSORBATE 80, YELLOW 5, SODIUM BISULFITE (COLOR PROTECTANT), POTASSIUM SORBATE.
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, Sweet Garden Mix scores Ultra-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.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): 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 84% 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 Sweet Garden Mix'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.
- 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.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bisulfite (Color Protectant).
Natural sources but industrial application.
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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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