Turkey breasts

Good & Gather All Natural Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast Ultra-Thin Deli Slices

Good out of 100 Medium confidence

High in salt
Contains added sugars
No additives

Why it scores 69

Good & Gather All Natural Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast Ultra-Thin Deli Slices scores 69 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
minus 5 points Salt 1.6 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

All Natural Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast Ultra-Thin Deli Slices

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Ingredients

Sugar minus 20 points

Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
Natural flavors minus 2.5 points

Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [4][5]

subtotal−22.5

Processing

Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points

Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [5]

subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

Salt 1.6 g / 100 g minus 5 points

Strong High in salt. [6]
Protein 17.9 g / 100 g plus 4 points

Info A good source of protein. [2]

subtotal−1

TOTAL 69Good

100 − 31.5 = 68.5 → 69

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy	107 kcal
Fat	2.7 g
Saturated fat	0 g
Trans fat	0 g
Carbohydrates	3.6 g
Sugars	1.8 g
Added sugars	1.8 g
Fiber	0 g
Protein	17.9 g
Salt	1.6 g

Serving: 1 portion (56 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

TURKEY BREAST, TURKEY BROTH, VINEGAR+, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF NATURAL FLAVORS (INCLUDING CELERY POWDER+), POTATO STARCH, SALT, SEA SALT, SUGAR+. +TO PRESERVE QUALITY

Allergens and diets

Not vegan
Not vegetarian
Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

who.int
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

cdn.realfood.gov
Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

efsa.europa.eu
21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

ecfr.gov
Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

doi.org
Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

“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
Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

Score

Why it scores 69

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Nutrition per 100 g

Ingredients

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