Spinach
veg · base score 1 · also listed as spinach, spinach leaf, spinacia oleracea
What is it?
Spinach is a vegetable ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- veg
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 564 products
- Also listed as
- spinach, spinach leaf, spinacia oleracea
Common questions about spinach
Is Spinach good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain spinach?
564 UK products list spinach as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is spinach called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: spinach, spinach leaf, spinacia oleracea. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade spinach?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
Is spinach safe for dogs in dog food?
Spinach is a leafy green used as a vegetable ingredient in some UK dog foods. It provides fibre, vitamins, and minerals. It is included in small amounts and is generally considered safe.
Why is spinach added to dog food?
Spinach adds nutrients and fibre from plants to a recipe. It is often listed as a recognisable vegetable on labels. Some dogs may be sensitive to leafy greens, so introduce new foods gradually.
