Whole Dried Shrimp
Processing Score
8.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including artificial colors, preservatives and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and cholesterol.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Cholesterol
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
044989007261
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size17 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 85mg
28%
Sodium 680mg
30%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 19g
* 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 reviewSHRIMP, SALT, SULFITES, WATER, IODIZED SALT, PEPPERS, ACETIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, HERBS, SPICES, SODIUM BENZOATE AS PRESERVATIVE, RED 40 AND FD&C YELLOW 6.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Whole Dried Shrimp scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate As Preservative): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40 And Fd&C Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 33% of the 7,439 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 Whole Dried Shrimp'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, Iodized Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sulfites.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acetic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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