Frozen meats
Member's Mark Ground Angus Beef & Beef Patties
96 oz/6 lb/2.72 kg
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 76
Member's Mark Ground Angus Beef & Beef Patties scores 76 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
- plus 4 points Protein 17.2 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 3.5 points Saturated fat 7.9 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
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
Ground Angus Beef & Beef Patties
Ingredients
- Hydrogenated oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 7.9 g / 100 g minus 3.5 points
- Energy 258 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 17.2 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 24.5 = 75.5 → 76
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 258 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 19.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.9 g |
| Trans fat | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 17.2 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 patty (151 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Angus beef, beef, seasoning (salt encapsulated with hydrogenated cottonseed oil, mustard, flavoring).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Mustard
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Member's Mark
Sources
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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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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)”
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