In this overview you see the top 10 healthiest foods per product category. The values in this list were determined by representative quantitative market research conducted among twelve hundred consumers. This research value is reflected in the values behind the product. The first number indicates the health value of a product, the number in brackets the emotional value.

Healthiest alcoholic beverages

Wine, red, 13 % v/v Wine, red, 13 % v/v
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Wine, red, 13 % v/v6,0 (7,0)
Wine, rosé, 11 % v/v5,2 (7,1)
Wine, sekt, 12-14 % v/v5,1 (6,2)
Apple cider 5 % v/v5,1 (5,9)
Beer, no alcohol4,8 (5,6)
Wine, white, sweet, 11 % v/v4,7 (5,3)
Sherry, medium 15 % v/v4,6 (5,0)
Muscatel, 15 % v/v4,6 (4,9)
Wine, white, 11,5 % v/v4,2 (6,0)
Vermouth, 12 % v/v4,2 (5,3)

Healthiest beverages

Orange juice Orange juice
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Orange juice8,4 (8,4)
Grapefruit juice, fresh8,4 (6,6)
Water, bottled, mixed varieites8,1 (7,4)
Water, bottled, non-carbonated8,0 (7,0)
Water, bottled, carbonated8,0 (7,2)
Cranberry juice8,0 (6,1)
Pomegranate juice, bottled7,9 (5,4)
Carrot juice, canned7,9 (6,1)
Red berry juice7,8 (6,5)
Tomato juice, canned7,7 (6,1)

Healthiest bread and bread products

Bread, Multi-Grain Bread, Multi-Grain
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Bread, Multi-Grain8,8 (8,4)
Bread, whole-wheat8,7 (8,5)
Bread, brown8,7 (8,7)
Bread, wheat8,6 (8,4)
Bread, rye, dark8,5 (7,6)
Crackers, crispbread, whole wheat8,4 (7,7)
Bread, rye, mixed varieties8,4 (7,4)
Crackers, whole-wheat8,3 (7,8)
Bread, seven grain8,1 (7,0)
Bread, mix wheat and rye8,1 (7,8)

Healthiest cakes and pastries

Cake gingerbread, ready-to-eat Cake gingerbread, ready-to-eat
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Cake gingerbread, ready-to-eat6,6 (7,4)
Muesli, candybar6,2 (6,8)
Cookies, shortbread, mixed varieties5,5 (7,4)
Oat, cookie5,3 (6,0)
Apple pie, Dutch5,1 (7,8)
Pancakes Puffs5,0 (6,7)
Danish pastry, raisins4,8 (6,0)
Cookie, coconut macaroons4,6 (6,3)
Pie, rice, commercially prepared4,3 (5,3)
Pie, fruit, mixed varieties4,2 (6,7)

Healthiest cereals

Semolina cooked with milk Semolina cooked with milk
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Semolina cooked with milk- (-)
Oat malt- (-)
Oat bran, raw- (-)
Muesli, dried fruit and nuts, mixed varieties- (-)
Muesli, crispy, sweetened, mixed varieties- (-)
Cornflakes- (-)

Healthiest cheese

Cheese 20+ Cheese 20+
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Cheese 20+7,8 (6,7)
Cheese spread, Gouda 20 +7,2 (6,6)
Cheese 30+7,0 (6,9)
Goat cheese, soft type6,7 (6,1)
Cheese, cottage, Hüttenkase6,6 (5,8)
Cheese, with cumin seeds6,5 (6,7)
Cheese, Edam, 30+6,5 (6,4)
Cheese, cottage6,4 (6,2)
Goat cheese, semisoft type6,3 (6,3)
Cheese, Fèta6,2 (6,7)

Healthiest confectionery

Rose hip, jam Rose hip, jam
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Rose hip, jam7,7 (6,6)
Honey7,5 (7,5)
Chewing gum7,4 (6,0)
Jams, strawberry6,7 (6,6)
Candy, tutti frutti6,6 (6,0)
Chewing gum, sugarless6,4 (6,9)
Maple syrup6,1 (5,3)
Yeast extract spread, Marmite5,8 (4,1)
Chocolate, dark, 45-59% cacao solids5,7 (6,5)
Chocolate, milk5,6 (7,0)

Healthiest convenience foods

Spaghetti/macaroni with tomatosauce Spaghetti/macaroni with tomatosauce
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Spaghetti/macaroni with tomatosauce6,2 (7,0)
Ratatouille, cooked5,6 (5,1)
Pasta, plain, cooked5,3 (5,8)
Lasagne, ready-to-eat5,1 (6,4)
Moessaka, Greek dish4,8 (5,1)
Ravioli, cooked4,7 (4,8)
Pizza, mixed varieties, ready-to-eat4,3 (6,3)
Crepes, plain- (-)

Healthiest desserts

Puddings, rice, ready-to-eat Puddings, rice, ready-to-eat
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Puddings, rice, ready-to-eat6,5 (5,8)
Custard pudding with milk5,4 (5,5)
Chocolate pudding, ready-to-eat5,3 (6,8)
Caramel custard pudding4,6 (6,2)
Ice cream, vanilla, rich4,2 (7,6)
Chipolatapudding4,1 (5,4)
Puddings, dry mix, mixed varieties4,0 (4,6)
Puddings, dry mix, chocolate3,8 (4,5)
Ice cream, mixed varieties- (-)
Ice cream, frozen novelties, juice type- (-)

Healthiest eggs and egg products

Egg, whole, hard-boiled Egg, whole, hard-boiled
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Egg, whole, hard-boiled7,5 (8,0)
Egg, whole, omelet6,5 (8,5)
Egg, whole, fried6,4 (8,1)
Egg, white, raw5,9 (6,0)
Egg, yolk, raw5,4 (6,2)
Egg salad4,4 (6,4)
Egg, whole, raw- (-)
Egg, whole, dried, powder- (-)

Healthiest fish and fish products

Mackerel, Atlantic, cooked Mackerel, Atlantic, cooked
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Mackerel, Atlantic, cooked8,2 (7,3)
Flatfish, flounder, raw8,2 (7,1)
Herring, Atlantic, raw8,1 (7,2)
Whiting, mixed species, raw7,9 (6,9)
Flatfish, sole, cooked7,9 (7,3)
Trout, rainbow char, cooked7,8 (6,0)
Herring, slightly salted, raw7,8 (6,8)
Halibut, Atlantic and Pacific, white, raw7,8 (6,0)
Cod, Atlantic, fillet, cooked7,8 (7,1)
Trout, mixed species, cooked7,7 (6,5)

Healthiest fruit

Oranges, fresh Oranges, fresh
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Oranges, fresh9,2 (8,5)
Apple, fresh9,2 (8,4)
Strawberries, fresh9,1 (9,0)
Kiwi, fresh9,1 (8,4)
Tangerines, mandarin oranges, fresh8,9 (8,3)
Pineapple, fresh8,8 (8,4)
Pears, fresh8,7 (8,4)
Grapefruit, fresh8,7 (7,4)
Currants, red, fresh8,7 (6,8)
Blackberries, raw8,7 (7,8)

Healthiest grains

Rice, brown, regular, cooked Rice, brown, regular, cooked
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Rice, brown, regular, cooked8,4 (7,9)
Rice, basmati, raw7,8 (6,8)
Barley, raw7,0 (4,8)
Oats, raw6,9 (4,8)
Rice flour, white6,8 (5,7)
Soydrink6,7 (4,8)
Soy yogurt, plain6,7 (4,8)
Corn on the cob, cooked6,7 (6,1)
Corn, yellow, raw6,6 (6,0)
Corn, yellow, canned6,6 (6,5)

Healthiest herbs and spices

Celery, raw Celery, raw
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Celery, raw8,4 (7,1)
Garlic, raw8,3 (7,8)
Parsley, raw8,2 (7,9)
Chive, fresh8,0 (7,5)
Celery leaves7,9 (7,0)
Parsley, dried7,6 (7,4)
Basil, fresh7,6 (7,4)
Ginger root, raw7,3 (6,0)
Oregano, dried7,1 (7,1)
Rosemary, dried6,9 (6,6)

Product
Healthy (emotional)

Healthiest meat

Chicken, breast, meat only, raw Chicken, breast, meat only, raw
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Chicken, breast, meat only, raw7,5 (7,9)
Turkey, breast, meat only, raw7,1 (6,5)
Beef steak, loin7,1 (7,5)
Pork, roast, fricandeau7,0 (6,8)
Beef, tenderloin7,0 (7,3)
Beef, roulade, lean7,0 (7,0)
Beef, ribeye, prepared7,0 (7,2)
Turkey, all classes, meat and skin, raw6,9 (6,7)
Minced meat, tartar, beef6,9 (7,3)
Lamb, trimmed retail cuts, lean6,9 (6,6)

Healthiest meat substitutes

Tofu, extra firm, raw Tofu, extra firm, raw
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Tofu, extra firm, raw6,6 (5,6)
Burger, vegetables, Vegetarian6,5 (4,5)
Meat substitute, raw, mixed varieties6,3 (5,0)
Tempeh6,2 (5,3)
Quorn, meat substitute6,2 (5,1)
Meat substitute, milkproteïne based6,1 (4,5)
Hamburger, vegetarian6,0 (4,5)
Schnitzel, vegetarian, breaded5,9 (4,9)
Meat substitute, breaded, mixed varieties5,9 (4,5)
Cheeseburger, vegetarian5,9 (5,5)

Healthiest meats and sausages

Chicken, breast, meat only, cooked Chicken, breast, meat only, cooked
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Chicken, breast, meat only, cooked7,3 (7,9)
Beef, smoked, lean7,1 (7,2)
Roast beef, lean7,0 (7,4)
Pork, cured, legham, roasted7,0 (7,6)
Roast, fricandeau, pork, fried6,5 (6,9)
Ham, dried, Prociutto6,5 (7,5)
Roast, fricandeau, veal6,3 (6,4)
Pork, cured, legham, pan-broil 6,1 (7,2)
Roast, fricandeau, pork, cooked6,0 (6,7)
Ham, pork, cured, dried, raw6,0 (7,5)

Healthiest milk and milk products

Quark, cottage cheese, non-fat Quark, cottage cheese, non-fat
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Quark, cottage cheese, non-fat8,0 (7,4)
Buttermilk, unsweetened7,7 (6,2)
Yogurt, plain, no-fat7,5 (7,1)
Yogurt, Bulgarian, no-fat7,5 (7,1)
Milk, reduced fat7,5 (7,3)
Yogurt, plain, reduced fat7,4 (7,5)
Quark, cottage cheese, half and half7,2 (7,2)
Milk, reduced fat, calcium enriched7,2 (6,4)
Milk, nonfat7,1 (6,0)
Yogurt, vanilla flavor, reduced fat, 7,0 (7,7)

Healthiest miscellaneous

Vinegar, balsamico Vinegar, balsamico
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Vinegar, balsamico6,7 (6,7)
Vinegar, distilled6,3 (6,5)
Yeast extract4,7 (4,1)
Salt, table4,2 (5,5)
Agar-agar, seaweed, dried-1,0 (-1,0)
Yeast, dried- (-)
Yeast bakers, fresh- (-)
Gelatin, dried- (-)

Healthiest nuts and seeds

Sunflower seed kernels Sunflower seed kernels
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Sunflower seed kernels8,0 (7,2)
Walnuts, raw7,8 (7,5)
Almonds7,7 (7,3)
Hazelnuts, raw7,5 (7,1)
Pumpkin, seeds7,3 (6,2)
Pistachios, roasted, salted7,0 (7,6)
Pine nuts, raw7,0 (7,0)
Sesame seeds6,9 (6,8)
Coconut, meat, raw6,6 (5,9)
Coconut, meat, grated6,6 (6,9)

Healthiest oils and fats

Olive oil Olive oil
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Olive oil8,3 (8,1)
Oil, light, reduced fat7,4 (6,3)
Sunflower oil7,2 (7,4)
Almond oil7,1 (5,8)
Soy oil7,0 (5,6)
Rapeseed oil6,9 (5,3)
Linseed oil6,9 (5,3)
Butter, light6,9 (7,0)
Walnut oil6,8 (5,9)
Cod-liver oil6,8 (3,6)

Healthiest potatoes and potato products

Potatoes, cooked, no skin Potatoes, cooked, no skin
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Potatoes, cooked, no skin7,9 (7,6)
Sweet potato, raw7,1 (6,1)
Potatoes, sliced, prebaked6,4 (7,2)
Potato, baked5,8 (7,9)
Potatoes, mashed, instant, prepared5,5 (6,3)
Potato, sticks, mashed, breaded5,5 (6,3)
French fries, oven-heated5,4 (6,1)
Rösti, ready-to-eat5,3 (6,3)
French fries, unsalted5,3 (6,1)
French fries, deep fried4,0 (5,9)

Healthiest savory snacks

Quiche, vegetable type Quiche, vegetable type
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Quiche, vegetable type6,2 (6,6)
Pork chops, in peanut sauce6,1 (6,5)
Chicken chops with peanut sauce6,0 (6,6)
Pizza, vegetarian, mixed variet5,6 (5,0)
Popcorn5,1 (5,9)
Krupuk, Indonesian snack, prawn based5,0 (6,8)
Potato chips, plain, light 4,7 (6,3)
Spring rolls, Chinese4,3 (6,6)
Russian salad, diced potatoes, beef4,0 (6,0)
Mini pizza, mixed varieties3,9 (5,6)

Healthiest seafood

Lobster, mixed species, cooked Lobster, mixed species, cooked
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Lobster, mixed species, cooked7,5 (5,8)
Oyster, Pacific, raw7,1 (4,8)
Gamba, shellfish7,1 (6,1)
Crab, mixed species, raw7,1 (6,7)
Mussels, blue, fried 7,0 (6,5)
Scampi or Langoustine6,8 (6,1)
Mussels, blue, raw6,7 (6,0)
Crayfish, European, mixed species, cooked6,7 (5,1)
Scallop, mixed species, raw6,4 (4,8)
Cockle, shellfish6,2 (5,0)

Healthiest soups and sauces

Soup, vegetarian, vegetable Soup, vegetarian, vegetable
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Soup, vegetarian, vegetable 7,4 (7,3)
Tomato paste, canned, conc. 30 %7,3 (7,2)
Soup, chicken, noodle7,0 (6,8)
Souo, cream of mushroom6,9 (6,6)
Soup, fish, mixed varieties6,7 (5,7)
Soup, brown beans6,7 (6,3)
Tomato sauce, canned6,5 (6,9)
Tomato ketchup6,5 (6,9)
Soup, minestrone6,3 (6,6)
Stock, prepared6,2 (6,5)

Healthiest vegetables and legumes

Broccoli, cooked Broccoli, cooked
Product
Healthy (emotional)
Broccoli, cooked9,2 (8,0)
Green salad, mixed varieties9,0 (8,1)
Snow peas, raw8,8 (8,0)
Endive, green, raw8,8 (7,0)
Tomatoes, red, raw8,7 (8,3)
Radishes, fresh8,7 (7,1)
Chicory, raw8,7 (7,5)
Bell pepper, mixed varieties8,7 (7,8)
Asparagus, white, raw8,7 (8,0)
Kale, raw 8,6 (7,9)
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