Turkey breasts
Applegate Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
6 oz
Score
- High in salt
- Certified organic
Why it scores 79
Applegate Oven Roasted Turkey Breast scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 5 points Salt 1.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 20 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Protein 20 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 9 = 91 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 91 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 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 | 1.7 g |
Serving: 2 slices (55 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC TURKEY BREAST
- WATER
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC POTATO STARCH
- ORGANIC CHICKEN BROTH
- ROSEMARY EXTRACT
- TURKEY NEVER ADMINISTERED ANTIBIOTICS
- ADDED GROWTH HORMONES (not recognized)
- OR FED ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS (not recognized)
Label text, as published
ORGANIC TURKEY BREAST***, WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SEA SALT, ORGANIC POTATO STARCH, ORGANIC CHICKEN BROTH, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, ***TURKEY NEVER ADMINISTERED ANTIBIOTICS, ADDED GROWTH HORMONES, OR FED ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT THE USE OF ADDED HORMONES IN POULTRY
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
More turkey breasts on GoodSwap
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Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Applegate Naturals · 7 oz Score 93 out of 100 Excellent -
Roasted Turkey Breast ORIGINALS Organic · 9 oz High in saltCertified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Slow Roasted Turkey Breast Hillshire Farm · 33 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains nitrites or nitratesContains added sugars Score 41 out of 100 Okay -
Minis Original Turkey Archer · 46 oz High in saltContains nitrites or nitrates Score 75 out of 100 Good -
Organic Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Trader Joe's · 6 oz High in saltCertified organic Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Hillshire Farm · 9 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains emulsifiers studied for gut effects Score 62 out of 100 Good
More from Applegate
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.”
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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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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