Turkey breasts
Columbus Turkey Breast
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 58
Columbus Turkey Breast scores 58 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Brown sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 23.2 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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Turkey Breast Plainville Farms · 6 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 99 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Applegate · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Simply Nature · 6 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 96 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Organic Turkey Breast Plainville Farms · 9 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 99 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Gourmet Lite Turkey Breast Dietz & Watson · 7 oz/198 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 99 out of 100 , 41 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Turkey Breast
Ingredients
- Brown sugar minus 20 points
- Sodium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Protein 23.2 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 42 = 58
Can’t score above 79. Contains brown sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 107 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 23.2 g |
| Salt | 1 g |
Serving: 56 g
Ingredients
- Turkey breast
- turkey broth
- brown sugar (high concern)
- potassium chloride
- sodium phosphates
- flavorings
- paprika
Label text, as published
Turkey breast, turkey broth, brown sugar, potassium chloride, sodium phosphates, flavorings, paprika
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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 -
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Great Value · 9 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains nitrites or nitratesContains added sugars Score 26 out of 100 Poor -
Smoked Turkey Breast Oscar Mayer · 9 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effects Score 46 out of 100 Okay -
All Natural Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast Ultra-Thin Deli Slices Good & Gather · 8 oz High in saltContains added sugarsNo additives Score 69 out of 100 Good
More from Columbus
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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“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