Frozen ground beef preparations
Great Value Beef Burgers
8 lb
Score
- High in saturated fat
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Great Value Beef Burgers 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 3.5 points Saturated fat 9.7 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
- plus 2 points Protein 15.9 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Capped at 79: High in fat and saturated fat (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 Receipt
Beef Burgers
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 9.7 g / 100 g minus 3.5 points
- Energy 292 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 15.9 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 10 = 90 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 292 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 24.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.7 g |
| Trans fat | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 15.9 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 burger (113 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
100% BEEF.
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
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)”
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