Western the Original Dressing, Western
Processing Score
8.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, sodium and total fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh SugarHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041321301520
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 220mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 11g
4%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 11g
Includes 11g Added Sugars
22%
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
17 listed · 4 flagged for reviewHIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, TOMATO PASTE, CIDER VINEGAR, DISTILLED VINEGAR. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, PAPRIKA (COLOR)SPICE, XANTHAN GUM, BEET JUICE CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED GUM ACACIA, ONION EXTRACTIVES, DRIED ONION, NATURAL FLAVORS, CANOLA OIL, DATEM, GARLIC EXTRACTIVES, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT QUALITY).
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, Western the Original Dressing, Western 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.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Modified Gum Acacia): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Processed Fruit Products (Beet Juice Concentrate): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Datem): 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 Western the Original Dressing, Western'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: Soybean Oil, Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Disodium Edta (To Protect Quality).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
Ketzal for iPhone
Avoiding Soy?
This product lists soy in its ingredients. Ketzal, our iPhone app, tracks this and other allergens and ingredients on your Avoid List. Download Ketzal to set up your own Avoid List and get an alert when a product you scan contains something on it.
Get Ketzal
Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
100% Fine Ground Roasted Sesame Seeds Tahini
1.08.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
100% Sesame Seeds Tahini
1.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Achva Sesame Tahini, 16 Oz
Achva
1.08.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Ahold, Nature's Promise, Sesame Tahini
1.08.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Similar Products
Same category, at a similar Processing level.
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.
Something wrong on this page? Let me know. If it's a product, you can also submit photos of its label using our mobile app, Ketzal.