Garlic

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Is Garlic healthy?

Garlic scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains beneficial ingredients like minced garlic and onion, which are minimally processed and retain their natural health benefits.

How processed is Garlic?

Garlic is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Garlic's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Minced garlic, Minced onion, Garlic powder count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Garlic

65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$1.63 · 3 pack · 3 oz · $8.69 / lb
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Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Condiments
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like minced garlic and onion, which are minimally processed and retain their natural health benefits. However, the presence of salt and citric acid, along with its processed nature, limits its score. While the ingredients are generally clean, the processing level prevents it from achieving a higher rating.

Key ingredients 7

Minced garlic
Good

Minced garlic is a fresh, natural ingredient known for its rich flavor and potential health benefits, making it a positive addition.

Minced onion
Good

Minced onion adds natural flavor and nutrients, contributing to the overall quality of the product.

Garlic powder
Good

Garlic powder provides concentrated garlic flavor and retains many of garlic's beneficial properties.

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Chives
Good

Chives add a mild onion-like flavor and are a natural source of vitamins, enriching the ingredient profile.

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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is a common seasoning that enhances flavor but should be used in moderation to avoid excessive intake.

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Citric acid
Neutral

Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, commonly found in foods and generally recognized as safe.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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