The Original Ranch Topping & Dressing, the Original Ranch
Processing Score
15.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 28 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
071100007077
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg
1%
Sodium 320mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 10mg
1%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 40mg
1%
* 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
27 listed · 9 flagged for reviewWATER, BUTTERMILK*, CORN SYRUP, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, LESS THAN 2% OF: SPICES, ONION, GARLIC, SOUR CREAM (CREAM, NONFAT MILK, CULTURES)*, NATURAL FLAVORS, EGG YOLK*, SOY LECITHIN*, MONOGLYCERIDES*, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, LACTIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, WITH POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, DL-ALPHATOCOPHEROL AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS, ONION+, GARLIC+, VINEGAR, XANTHAN GUM, NONFAT MILK.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, The Original Ranch Topping & Dressing, the Original Ranch 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 Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (With Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors, Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin*): Industrial emulsifiers indicate 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 Ranch Topping & Dressing, the Original 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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Monoglycerides*.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, 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: Lactic Acid, Phosphoric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Dl-Alphatocopherol And Calcium Disodium Edta Added To Preserve Freshness.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
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