Baby spinach

President's Choice
92 Excellent

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Loblaw Companies
Category Vegetables
Summary

Baby spinach is a minimally processed whole food with no added ingredients, making it an excellent choice for health. It is rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins K, A, and C, as well as folate, iron, and calcium, providing numerous health benefits. The simplicity and nutritional density of spinach contribute to its 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 and minerals. It contains high levels of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, iron, and calcium. As a whole food, it is minimally processed and provides numerous health benefits.

Benefits

Spinach is rich in antioxidants and nutrients that support bone health, immune function, and overall well-being. It is also low in calories and high in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Baby spinach

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Common questions

Is Baby spinach healthy?

Baby spinach scores 92/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Baby spinach is a minimally processed whole food with no added ingredients, making it an excellent choice for health.

How processed is Baby spinach?

Baby spinach is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Baby 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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