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Dr Pragers Kids,  Spinach Littles
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📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Dr Pragers Kids, Spinach Littles

Dr. Praeger's
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Dr. Praeger’s Kids Spinach Littles are small, round frozen patties marketed as a kid-friendly vegetable option for quick meals. You’d find them in the frozen foods aisle—usually in the children’s or frozen vegetables/vegetarian section—shelved near other frozen veggie burgers, fish sticks, and kid-targeted heat-and-serve items. They fit shopping lists for parents grabbing easy weeknight dinners, back-to-school lunch components, or bulk buys on meal-prep Sundays when convenience and a vegetable boost are priorities. The Dr. Praeger’s brand positions itself as a health-forward, family-conscious choice: it trades on vegetable content, simple ingredient lists, and “better-for-you” messaging that appeals to health-minded parents seeking alternatives to traditional processed snacks. Packaging often features bright, playful kid-focused art and claims such as “made with vegetables” or “simple ingredients,” contributing to a health halo, though this product is not explicitly labeled organic on the provided information. In plain processing terms, these are manufactured frozen patties made from whole and reconstituted ingredients (potatoes, spinach, egg whites, oils), so they’re more processed than home-cooked vegetables but simpler than many ready meals. Sensory notes: pan-fried or oven-baked, they develop a lightly crisped exterior that gives way to a soft, mashed-potato texture studded with spinach and onion; flavor is savory and mild with a touch of garlic and sea salt. Packaged in a frozen bag or box, they’re pulled from the freezer and reheated—an easy ritual for hurried families who pair them with dips, cut fruit, or a sandwich for a quick, comforting plate.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Spinach,, Potatoes,, Onions,, Potato, Flakes,, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Egg, Whites,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Arrowroot, Powder,, Sea, Salt,, Garlic..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a manufactured frozen ready-to-heat product made from whole and reconstituted ingredients (potatoes, spinach, flakes, oils, egg whites) without many industrial additives, so it fits NOVA 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Dr Pragers Kids, Spinach Littles

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Spinach Littles pack in some veggies with spinach and onions, plus they’re low in sugar and don’t contain any added sugars. They can be a great option for a quick snack, especially when you're looking for something that combines convenience with a bit of nutrition.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep

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