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Salad Topping Roundup

We analyzed 7 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Salad Topping shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 7 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Salad Topping you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
500
Protein
29g
Great Value

Mediterranean Style Salad topper

Ingredients: ALMONDS, SEASONED CHICKPEAS (CHICKPEAS HIGH OLEIC CANOLA OIL, SEASCING SALT, BROWN SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, GARLIC AND ONION POWDER, SPICES (INCLUDING BLACK PEPPER), LEMON JUICE POR (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS LEMON JUICE, NATURAL FLAVOR, EXTRACTIVE, NATURAL FLAVORS]), GREEK STYLE SEASONED LENTILS (GREEN LENTILS, SUNFLOWER AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, VINEGAR POWDER [MALTODEXTRIN, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR], SALT, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, ONION POWDER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LEMON JUICE POWDER [LEMON JUICE, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS DRIED FETA CHEESE CRUMBLES (FETA CHEESE PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE TO 6 PREVENT CAKING, NATAMYCIN [MOLD INHIBITOR]).

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
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Calories
536
Protein
18g
Nature Source

Organic Salad Topper

Ingredients: Pumpkin seeds, Cashews, Dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil), Sunflower seeds, Cane sugar, Tapioca syrup, Sea salt, Arabic gum, Natural flavor, Cranberry powder, Citric acid, Strawberry powder

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
429
Sugar
43g
Fresh Gourmet

Cranberry Walnut Salad Topping

Ingredients: Dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, glycerin, sunflower oil), honey glazed walnuts (walnuts, honey glaze [sugar, wheat and corn starch, honey, salt, carrots {color}, arabic and xanthan gum, natural and artificial flavors, caramel color, invert sugar, molasses, raisin juice concentrate, citric acid], vegetable oil [canola, sunflower and/or soybean] and/or soybean], maltodextrin, salt).

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
467
Sugar
3g
Hidden Valley, The Hvr Company

Original ranch organic salad dressing topping

Ingredients: Organic soybean oil, water, organic vinegar, organic sugar, organic egg yolk, organic buttermilk or organic buttermilk blend (organic buttermilk, organic skim milk), less than 2% of: dried organic garlic, dried organic onion, organic spices, salt, organic lemon juice concentrate, organic rosemary extract, inactive organic dry yeast, organic corn starch, lactic acid, natural flavor, xanthan gum.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
200
Sugar
3g
Hidden Valley, The Hvr Company

Original ranch light salad dressing & topping gluten free

Ingredients: Water, vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola), maltodextrin, buttermilk, sugar, salt, modified corn starch, less than 2% of: spices, garlic*, onion*, natural flavors, egg yolk, phosphoric acid, vinegar, artificial flavor, disodium phosphate, xanthan gum, monosodium glutamate, disodium inosinate & guanylate, sorbic acid and calcium disodium edta added to preserve freshness.

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Contains Phosphoric Acid
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Calories
40
Sugar
2g
Fresh Gourmet

Walnut Apple Salad Topping

Ingredients: Home roasted walnuts, honey powder, sugar, wheat starch, candied honey, cane sugar, molasses, salt, corn starch, carrot powder, gum arabic, xanthan gum, propylene glycol, natural and artificial flavor, caramel color, dried apples, sunflower oil, ascorbic acid, citric acid.

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
429
Protein
43g
Kroger

BAC'N BUDS

Ingredients: SOY FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL WITH TBHQ ADDE LESS THAN 2% OF HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, YEAST B SUNFLOWER OIL, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, DRIED YEAST, CARE VEGETABLE PROTEIN (HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN P

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Contains TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Salad Topping category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 7 products in the Salad Topping category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Salad Topping?+
We rank Salad Topping based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Salad Topping here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.