Tender Ribs
Processing Score
7.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
736490008331
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size112 g
Amount per serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
21%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 60mg
20%
Sodium 290mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 16g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.7mg
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
12 listed · 7 flagged for reviewMALTODEXTRIN, HONEY CRYSTALS, TOMATO POWDER, SALT, SPICES, GRANULATED GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVORS (SUCROSE, LIME AND LEMON OILS), GRANULATED ONION, SUCRALOSE, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, VINEGAR SOLIDS (MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, VINEGAR), CARAMEL COLOR.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Tender Ribs scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (Sucrose, Lime And Lemon Oils), Natural Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 45% of the 6,852 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 Tender Ribs' 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: Maltodextrin, Honey Crystals.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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1.06.5
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1.0
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1.05.0
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1.03.5
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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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