Is Hellmann's Spicy Dipping Sauce healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (700 mg). Natural Flavor, Phosphoric Acid and Calcium Disodium EDTA to Preserve Flavor are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Hellmann's Spicy Dipping Sauce?

In label order (largest amount first): CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, TOMATO PUREE, WATER, SUGAR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, EGG YOLKS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, SALT, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVOR, DRIED GARLIC, and 7 more.

Does Hellmann's Spicy Dipping Sauce contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Natural Flavor (worth noting): Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe but lack transparency regarding specific components. Phosphoric Acid (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to enamel erosion or bone health concerns. Calcium Disodium EDTA to Preserve Flavor (worth noting): Excessive consumption may lead to mineral depletion or toxicity concerns.

Food & BeveragesSauces & condimentsUnited States

Hellmann's Spicy Dipping Sauce

Name: Hellmann's Spicy Dipping Sauce
Brand: Hellmann's
SKU: 0048001010536

Hellmann's

Listed as: SPICY DIPPING SAUCE

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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Natural FlavorWorth noting
Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe but lack transparency regarding specific components.
Worth knowing: Some consumers prefer to avoid due to lack of ingredient disclosure.
Evidence debated
Phosphoric AcidWorth noting
Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in EU
Excessive consumption may contribute to enamel erosion or bone health concerns.
Worth knowing: Used as an acidity regulator in processed foods.
Depends on amount

1 more flagged ingredient in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

74/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Unilever Bestfoods North America
Serving size: 15 g (1 Tbsp (15g))
Last updated: 15 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL
2TOMATO PUREE
3WATER
4SUGAR
5DISTILLED VINEGAR
6EGG YOLKS
7MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
8APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
9SALT
10SPICES
11NATURAL FLAVOR
12DRIED GARLIC
13DRIED ONION
14PAPRIKA
15APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE
16PHOSPHORIC ACID
17LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
18XANTHAN GUM
19CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA TO PRESERVE FLAVOR

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (15 g)
Energy	333 kcal	50 kcal
Fat	33.3 g	5 g
of which saturated	0 g	0 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	13.3 g	2 g
of which sugars	13.3 g	2 g
of which added sugars	6.7 g	1 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	700 mg	105 mg

Questions about Hellmann's Spicy Dipping Sauce

Is Hellmann's Spicy Dipping Sauce healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 74/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (700 mg). Natural Flavor, Phosphoric Acid and Calcium Disodium EDTA to Preserve Flavor are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Hellmann's Spicy Dipping Sauce?: In label order (largest amount first): CANOLA AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, TOMATO PUREE, WATER, SUGAR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, EGG YOLKS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, SALT, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVOR, DRIED GARLIC, and 7 more.
Does Hellmann's Spicy Dipping Sauce contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Natural Flavor (worth noting): Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe but lack transparency regarding specific components. Phosphoric Acid (worth noting): Excessive consumption may contribute to enamel erosion or bone health concerns. Calcium Disodium EDTA to Preserve Flavor (worth noting): Excessive consumption may lead to mineral depletion or toxicity concerns.

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