Butterball Turkey Burgers
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Turkey patties

Butterball Turkey Burgers

24 oz

Score

Excellent 82 out of 100 High confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • No additives

Why it scores 82

Butterball Turkey Burgers scores 82 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. plus 4 points Protein 20.5 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
  3. minus 3 points Saturated fat 2.7 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Turkey Burgers

START100

Ingredients

  • Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [1][2]
subtotal−2.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [2]
subtotal−18

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 2.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
    Strong High in saturated fat. [3]
  • Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points
    Strong Contains some salt. [4]
  • Energy 161 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [5]
  • Protein 20.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
    Info A good source of protein. [5]
subtotal−1

Bonuses

  • No additives plus 3 points
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [2]
subtotal+3

TOTAL 82Excellent

100 − 18.5 = 81.5 → 82


GTIN 00022655724155 · 2026-07-08

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy161 kcal
Fat8.9 g
Saturated fat2.7 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein20.5 g
Salt0.6 g

Serving: 1 patty (112 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

WHITE TURKEY, LESS THAN 2% SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVORING. GLUTEN FREE.

Allergens and diets

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  2. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  4. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  5. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  6. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”

    doi.org