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Simple Truth Organic Whole Grain Puffs Broccoli & Spinach

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Is Simple Truth Organic Whole Grain Puffs Broccoli & Spinach healthy?

Simple Truth Organic Whole Grain Puffs Broccoli & Spinach scores 1/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Simple Truth Organic Whole Grain Puffs Broccoli & Spinach scored 1/100.

Does Simple Truth Organic Whole Grain Puffs Broccoli & Spinach contain seed oils?

No — Scout's ingredient analysis marks Simple Truth Organic Whole Grain Puffs Broccoli & Spinach as seed-oil free.

Has Simple Truth Organic Whole Grain Puffs Broccoli & Spinach been lab-tested?

Yes. Simple Truth Organic Whole Grain Puffs Broccoli & Spinach carries an independent laboratory panel from Independent third-party laboratory testing covering 3 contaminants (including Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead) — the full results are on this page.

How processed is Simple Truth Organic Whole Grain Puffs Broccoli & Spinach?

Simple Truth Organic Whole Grain Puffs Broccoli & Spinach is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Simple Truth Organic Whole Grain Puffs Broccoli & Spinach compare to other baby snacks?

Simple Truth Organic Whole Grain Puffs Broccoli & Spinach ranks #23 of 26 baby snacks in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Once Upon A Farm Puffs Strawberry, Coconut & Sweet Potato at 94/100.

Which ingredients drive Simple Truth Organic Whole Grain Puffs Broccoli & Spinach's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Whole Grain Rice Flour, Organic Rice Flour, Organic Broccoli Powder count in its favor; Organic Apple Juice Concentrate, Synthetic Vitamin & Mineral Fortification are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Simple Truth Organic Whole Grain Puffs Broccoli & Spinach

Simple Truth Organic
Seed oil free Lab tested
1 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by The Kroger Co.
Category Baby Snacks
Summary

Simple Truth Organic Whole Grain Puffs Broccoli & Spinach scored 1/100. Testing detected inorganic arsenic at 307 ppb (>3× FDA limit), lead at 9.8 ppb (right at the action level), and cadmium at 13.5 ppb. Kroger's in-house organic line — the 'organic' seal does not protect against soil-borne heavy metals in rice-based puffs.

Contaminants 3

Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing

Arsenic
307 ppb
High

Detected at a high level — at or above health-based exposure limits. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. Inorganic arsenic at 307 ppb — >3× the FDA action level for infant rice cereal.

Independent third-party testing.

Cadmium
13.5 ppb
Low

A low level of cadmium — present but modest; a sourcing-quality note rather than a safety concern at typical intake.

Independent third-party testing.

Lead
9.8 ppb
Low

A low level of lead — present but modest; a sourcing-quality note rather than a safety concern at typical intake.

Independent third-party testing.

Key ingredients 7

Organic Apple Juice Concentrate
Bad

Added free sugars.

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Synthetic Vitamin & Mineral Fortification
Bad

Includes electrolytic iron, synthetic B-vitamin blend, calcium carbonate — heavy processing signature.

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Organic Whole Grain Rice Flour
Good

Whole-grain rice source — main arsenic vector.

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Organic Rice Flour
Good

Additional rice base.

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Organic Broccoli Powder
Good

Cruciferous vegetable powder, small amount.

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Organic Spinach Powder
Good

Leafy green powder, small amount.

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Mixed Tocopherols
Good

Vitamin E antioxidant.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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