Salad dressings
Marzetti Simply Ranch
12 fl oz/354 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 61
Marzetti Simply Ranch scores 61 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 7 points Salt 2.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: flavor enhancer, flavoring and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Simply Ranch
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
- Yeast extract minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 2.1 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 161 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 39 = 61
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [10]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 161 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 12.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.7 g |
| Sugars | 3.2 g |
| Added sugars | 3.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Salt | 2.1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (31 g)
Ingredients
- BUTTERMILK
- SOYBEAN OIL
- DISTILLED VINEGAR YOGURT (CULTURED PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK)
- FILTERED WATER
- SALT
- EGG YOLK
- CORNSTARCH SUGAR
- GARLIC
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- ONION
- XANTHAN GUM
- SPICE YEAST EXTRACT
- LACTIC ACID
Label text, as published
BUTTERMILK, SOYBEAN OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR YOGURT (CULTURED PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK), FILTERED WATER, SALT, EGG YOLK, CORNSTARCH SUGAR, GARLIC*, NATURAL FLAVOR, ONION*, XANTHAN GUM, SPICE YEAST EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID. *DRIED
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy, Egg
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Marzetti
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org