The Original Cucumber Ranch
Processing Score
12.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 32 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
071100211948
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 240mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0mg
0%
* 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
22 listed · 5 flagged for reviewWATER, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA), BUTTERMILK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SUGAR, LESS THAN 2% OF: CUCUMBER (CUCUMBER, WATER, SALT, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, XANTHAN GUM), DRIED NONFAT YOGURT (CULTURED WHEY, NONFAT MILK), CUCUMBER JUICE CUCUMBER, SALT, DRIED CUCUMBER, DILL, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, DRIED EGG YOLK, VINEGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS (SOY), PHOSPHORIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SORBIC ACID AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA AS PRESERVATIVES.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, The Original Cucumber Ranch scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (Soy), Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
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 The Original Cucumber Ranch'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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Soybean And/Or Canola).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- 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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Phosphoric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sorbic Acid And Calcium Disodium Edta As Preservatives.
Added minerals often compensate for 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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