Common questions

Is Sliced Pickled Beets healthy?

Sliced Pickled Beets scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains beets, which are nutrient-rich and provide essential vitamins and minerals.

How processed is Sliced Pickled Beets?

Sliced Pickled Beets is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sliced Pickled Beets' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

Sliced Pickled Beets

Name: Sliced Pickled Beets
Brand: Food Lion

Food Lion

Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Ahold Delhaize

Category Vegetables

Summary

This product contains beets, which are nutrient-rich and provide essential vitamins and minerals. However, the addition of refined sugar contributes empty calories and is a common ingredient in processed foods, which can lead to health issues if consumed in excess. The processing level limits the score, as it involves added sugar and other ingredients beyond the whole food itself.