Eggplant Parmesan
Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This Eggplant Parmesan contains several beneficial ingredients like Italian tomatoes, eggplant, and various cheeses, which provide essential nutrients and antioxidants. However, the presence of soybean oil, a highly processed seed oil, significantly impacts the healthiness of the product due to its potential to promote inflammation. The overall processing level of the dish also limits its score, despite the presence of nutritious components.
Key ingredients 21
EggVery Good
Minimally processed whole-food ingredient.
See more about Egg →Italian Tomato PuréeGood
Provides natural tomato flavor and lycopene, an antioxidant that supports cellular health.
MilkGood
Whole dairy ingredient.
See more about Milk →CulturesGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Cultures →Garlic PowderGood
Concentrated whole-food seasoning.
See more about Garlic Powder →ParsleyGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Parsley →PaprikaGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Paprika →EggplantNeutral
A wholesome vegetable providing dietary fiber and various essential nutrients.
Whole Milk MozzarellaNeutral
Traditional cheese providing dairy protein and calcium, though moderate in saturated fat.
SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Natural enzymes commonly used in cheese making to curdle milk.
See more about Enzymes →BreadcrumbsNeutral
Standard bakery ingredient used for texture and coating.
Whole Wheat FlourNeutral
Provides more fiber and nutrients than refined wheat flour due to the inclusion of the whole grain.
See more about Whole Wheat Flour →WheyNeutral
Dairy byproduct that provides a source of complete protein.
See more about Whey →YeastNeutral
Natural leavening agent used in the breadmaking process.
See more about Yeast →SpiceNeutral
Generic seasoning used to enhance the flavor profile of the dish.
See more about Spice →Onion PowderNeutral
Dehydrated onion used for seasoning and savory flavor.
See more about Onion Powder →Malted Barley FlourNeutral
Malted grain flour used to assist with yeast fermentation and dough browning.
See more about Malted Barley Flour →Wheat FlourBad
Refined grain flour stripped of bran and germ.
See more about Wheat Flour →SugarBad
Refined added sugar.
See more about Sugar →Soybean OilVery Bad
A heavily processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids which can be pro-inflammatory in excess.
See more about Soybean Oil →Processing
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