Salad dressings
Chosen Foods Classic Ranch Dressing & Dip
237 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 48
Chosen Foods Classic Ranch Dressing & Dip scores 48 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener): An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 7 points Salt 2 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better ranch dressing
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Ranch Dressing & Dip Toby's · 12 oz/340 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 79 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Classic Ranch Dressing & Dip Tessamae's · 10 fl oz/296 mL Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 77 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Dips Mexi-Ranch Dan-O's · 1 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Dude Ranch Dressing and Dip Salad Girl · 8 fl oz/236 mL Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 79 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Avocado Ranch Dressing Little Salad Bar · 11 fl oz (325 mL) Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 87 out of 100 , 39 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Classic Ranch Dressing & Dip
Ingredients
- Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) minus 20 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 2 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 333 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
100 − 52 = 48
Can’t score above 79. Contains fruit juice concentrate (sweetener), an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 333 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 36.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 2 g |
Serving: 2 tbsp (30 ml)
Ingredients
- AVOCADO OIL
- PEAR JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE (WATER, PEAR JUICE CONCENTRATE)
- WATER
- LEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE (WATER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE)
- ORGANIC BUTTERMILK POWDER (ORGANIC SKIM MILK, LACTIC ACID, STARTER CULTURE)
- SEA SALT
- WHITE VINEGAR
- GARLIC PUREE
- ONION POWDER
- ORGANIC SOUR CREAM CONCENTRATE (ORGANIC CULTURED CREAM, ORGANIC NONFAT DRY MILK)
- BASIL
- DILL
- TAMARIND SEED GUM
- BLACK PEPPER
- CITRUS FIBER
- DRIED CHIVES
Label text, as published
AVOCADO OIL, PEAR JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE (WATER, PEAR JUICE CONCENTRATE), WATER, LEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE (WATER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE), ORGANIC BUTTERMILK POWDER (ORGANIC SKIM MILK, LACTIC ACID, STARTER CULTURE), SEA SALT, WHITE VINEGAR, GARLIC PUREE, ONION POWDER, ORGANIC SOUR CREAM CONCENTRATE (ORGANIC CULTURED CREAM, ORGANIC NONFAT DRY MILK), BASIL, DILL, TAMARIND SEED GUM, BLACK PEPPER, CITRUS FIBER, DRIED CHIVES
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More salad dressings on GoodSwap
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The Original Ranch Condiment & Dressing Hidden Valley · 16 fl oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 27 out of 100 Poor -
Ranch Dressing & Marinade Primal Kitchen · 8 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltSeed-oil free Score 70 out of 100 Good -
Classic Ranch Yogurt Dressing & Dip Bolthouse Farms · 12 fl oz/355 mL Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 34 out of 100 Poor -
Ranch Plant Powered Topping & Dressing Hidden Valley · 12 fl oz High in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 53 out of 100 Okay -
Balsamic Vinaigrette Newman's Own · 30 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 40 out of 100 Okay -
Homestyle Ranch Dressing & Dip Litehouse · 20 fl oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effects Score 16 out of 100 Bad
More from Chosen Foods
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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“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