Meat analogues
Tofurky Plant-Based Deli Slices Hickory Smoked
52 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 67
Tofurky Plant-Based Deli Slices Hickory Smoked scores 67 out of 100 (Good) 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 1.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 26.9 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 · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Fresh Roasted Organic Turkey Breast Slices Diestel · 6 oz/170 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Organic plant based meals Raised Real · 3.5 oz/99 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Plant-Rich Meals Quinoa, Banana, Spinach & Coconut Butter Raised Real · 3.5 oz/99 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Chargrilled chicken breast slices Sainsbury's · 300 g Less salt · No seed oils Score 84 out of 100 , 17 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Plant-Based Deli Slices Hickory Smoked
Ingredients
- Wheat gluten minus 2.5 points
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Calcium lactate minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 212 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 26.9 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 33.5 = 66.5 → 67
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 212 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6 g |
| Sugars | 1.9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g |
| Protein | 26.9 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
Serving: 5 slices (52 g)
Ingredients
- WATER
- VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN
- TOFU (WATER, SOYBEANS, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE)
- SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT)
- EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL
- NATURAL FLAVORS
- SEA SALT
- ONION
- CARROT
- CELERY
- GARLIC
- LEEK
- LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
- CORNSTARCH
- GARBANZO BEAN FLOUR
- WHITE BEAN FLOUR
- ROSEMARY EXTRACT
- NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR
- CALCIUM LACTATE
- POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Label text, as published
WATER, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, TOFU (WATER, SOYBEANS, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, SEA SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF ONION, CARROT, CELERY, GARLIC, LEEK, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, CORNSTARCH, GARBANZO BEAN FLOUR, WHITE BEAN FLOUR, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, CALCIUM LACTATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Celery
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Tofurky
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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