Prepared meats
Applegate Naturals Smoked Turkey Breast
56 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 81
Applegate Naturals Smoked Turkey Breast scores 81 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.3 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 20 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better deli meat
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Organic Applewood-Smoked Turkey Breast 365 Whole Foods Market · 6 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Applegate · 12 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Turkey Breast Plainville Farms · 6 oz Not ultra-processed Score 99 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Organic Turkey Breast Plainville Farms · 9 oz Not ultra-processed Score 99 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Gourmet Lite Turkey Breast Dietz & Watson · 7 oz/198 g Not ultra-processed Score 99 out of 100 , 18 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Smoked Turkey Breast
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Protein 20 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 19 = 81
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 91 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g |
Serving: 2 slices (55 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
TURKEY BREAST ***, WATER. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SEA SALT, POTATO STARCH, SALT, CHICKEN BROTH, ROSEMARY EXTRACT.
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More prepared meats on GoodSwap
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Smoked Snack Stick Slim Jim · 8 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains nitrites or nitrates Score 11 out of 100 Bad -
Turkey Pepperoni Hormel · 6 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains nitrites or nitratesContains added sugars Score 21 out of 100 Poor -
Turkey Bacon Butterball · 12 oz Ultra-processedContains nitrites or nitratesContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 30 out of 100 Poor -
Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins Sun-Maid · 6 oz Ultra-processedHigh in sugarHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 27 out of 100 Poor -
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More from Applegate Naturals
Sources
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“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
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“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