Vlasic, Bold & Spicy Sweet Chipotle Spears, Medium
Processing Score
10.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including artificial colors, high-fructose corn syrup and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
054100021205
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 260mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 4g
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
12 listed · 5 flagged for reviewCUCUMBERS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, DEHYDRATED, CHIPOTLE PEPPER FLAKES, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, POLYSORBATE 80, SWEET AND SMOKY FLAVOR (POLYSORBATE 80, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, NATURAL FLAVORS INCLUDING NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, WATER), NATURAL FLAVOR, YELLOW 5.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Vlasic, Bold & Spicy Sweet Chipotle Spears, Medium 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.
- Emulsifiers (Polysorbate 80): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Sweet And Smoky Flavor (Polysorbate 80, Propylene Glycol, Natural Flavors Including Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor, Water), Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Vlasic, Bold & Spicy Sweet Chipotle Spears, Medium'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.
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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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