Spaghetti

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Common questions

Is Spaghetti healthy?

Spaghetti scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This spaghetti is primarily made from semolina, a high-quality wheat product that provides essential carbohydrates and proteins.

How processed is Spaghetti?

Spaghetti is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Spaghetti's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Niacin, Riboflavin 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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Spaghetti

Everyday Essentials
70 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Supervalu
Category Pasta
Summary

This spaghetti is primarily made from semolina, a high-quality wheat product that provides essential carbohydrates and proteins. The ingredient list is short and free from harmful additives, artificial colors, or flavors, which is a positive aspect. However, it is a processed food, which limits its score despite the clean ingredient profile.

Key ingredients 6

Niacin
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Riboflavin
Good

Essential B vitamin — beneficial micronutrient.

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Semolina (Wheat)
Neutral

Semolina is the main ingredient in traditional pasta, providing carbohydrates and energy. It is a common staple in many diets without known harmful effects.

Ferrous Sulfate (Iron)
Neutral

Ferrous sulfate is used to fortify foods with iron, which is essential for healthy blood and energy levels, without adverse effects when consumed appropriately.

Thiamin Mononitrate
Neutral

Thiamin mononitrate is a form of vitamin B1 added to enhance nutritional content, supporting energy metabolism in the body.

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Folic Acid
Neutral

Folic acid is added to promote healthy cell growth and development, especially important during pregnancy, with no known harmful effects in typical consumption.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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