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Seabrook Farms Creamed Spinach
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Seabrook Farms Creamed Spinach

Seabrook
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
4g
Protein
3g
Sugars
450mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Seabrook Farms Creamed Spinach (9 oz) reads like a ready-to-heat side dish built for convenience and tradition. You'd typically find it in the refrigerated prepared-sides or frozen microwaveable aisle, shelved near other instant vegetable sides, boxed mashed potatoes, and ready-to-heat casseroles. The label leans on heritage—Since 1893—evoking an old-fashioned, home-cooked lineage while the prominent microwaveable claim signals modern ease. This product suits rushed weeknight dinners, holiday spreads as a classic green side, or meal-prep afternoons when shoppers want a quick vegetable component without chopping and simmering. Brand positioning skews toward mainstream American families and older shoppers who appreciate familiar comfort foods; marketing plays up tradition and convenience rather than artisanal or organic credentials. Label characteristics often include small health halos like milk- and butter-forward language and a vintage logo, but there are no organic or specialty-health certifications on the front; it is not marketed as a kids’ product and lacks brightly colored child-focused branding. In plain terms, it is a processed convenience food: spinach combined with dairy, thickeners, and flavoring agents to create a stable, quick side. Sensory details deliver a creamy, silky texture with soft chopped spinach pieces suspended in a pale, seasoned sauce; salt and buttery notes dominate with a slightly starchy mouthfeel from modified food starch. Packaging is a single-serve microwavable container or tray, designed for a short heat-and-serve ritual—pop it in the microwave, stir, and plate alongside roast meats or holiday mains—making it a familiar, no-fuss accompaniment in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium450mg20%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars3g
Protein4g
* 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

Chopped, Spinach,, Water,, Milk,, Cream,, Food, Starch, Modified,, Partially, Hydrogenated, Soybean, and/or, Cottonseed, Oil,, Skim, Milk,, Butter,, Salt,, Rice, Flour,, Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Flavorings..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Cottonseed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Partially Hydrogenated Soybean and/or Cottonseed Oil - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains modified food starch, partially hydrogenated oils, and flavorings indicative of industrial formulations and additives, classifying it as ultra-processed. The ready-to-heat format and multi-ingredient industrial preparations further support a NOVA 4 rating.

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Common Questions about Seabrook Farms Creamed Spinach

The healthiness of Seabrook's creamed spinach really depends on your personal dietary goals. At 120 calories per serving, it’s relatively low in calories, but it does contain some saturated fat and sodium. If you're looking for a quick side dish that adds some greens to your plate, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially when paired with whole grains or lean proteins.

Perfect For

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holiday-dinner
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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