Spinach

H-E-B
91 Excellent

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by H-E-B
Category Vegetables
Summary

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is minimally processed, retaining its rich content of vitamins and minerals. It is consumed fresh or lightly cooked, which helps preserve its nutritional profile and antioxidant properties. The absence of additives and its status as a whole food contribute to a high health rating. Its plastic packaging can shed microplastics into the food and lowers its score.

Key ingredients 1

Spinach
Very Good

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like iron and calcium. It is minimally processed and typically consumed fresh or lightly cooked, preserving its nutritional profile. Spinach is known for its antioxidant properties and potential to support eye health and reduce oxidative stress.

Benefits

Spinach provides essential vitamins and minerals, supports immune function, and may contribute to bone health due to its vitamin K content.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Common questions

Is Spinach healthy?

Spinach scores 91/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is minimally processed, retaining its rich content of vitamins and minerals.

How processed is Spinach?

Spinach is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Spinach's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Spinach counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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