Walden Farms, Ketchup
Processing Score
14.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
072457880115
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size15 g
Amount per serving
Calories
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 170mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Calcium 0mg
0%
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
23 listed · 10 flagged for reviewINGREDIENTS*: TRIPLE FILTERED PURIFIED WATER, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, VEGETABLE FIBER, SALT, TOMATO FLAVOR, TOMATO PASTE, XANTHAN GUM, CELLULOSE GEL, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL SPICES, CARAMEL COLOR, ONION POWDER, PURPLE SWEET POTATO COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUCRALOSE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, LEMON JUICE, RED 40, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, CAYENNE PEPPER.
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, Walden Farms, Ketchup scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gel): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Ketchup & Mustard, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 6,563 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 Walden Farms, Ketchup'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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate 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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