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Don Lee Farms Angus Choice Beef Patties
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Beef patties

Don Lee Farms Angus Choice Beef Patties

3 lb (48 oz)

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • High in saturated fat
  • No additives
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Why it scores 75

Don Lee Farms Angus Choice Beef Patties scores 75 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Saturated fat 5.3 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
  3. Protein 20.4 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.

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The Receipt

Angus Choice Beef Patties

START100

Ingredients

  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [1][2]
subtotal−2.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [2]
subtotal−18

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 5.3 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [3]
  • Salt 1.2 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [4]
  • Energy 239 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [5]
  • Protein 20.4 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [5]
subtotal−5
TOTAL 75Good

100 − 25.5 = 74.5 → 75

Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]

GTIN 00087427442439 · 2026-03-01

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy239 kcal
Fat16.8 g
Saturated fat5.3 g
Trans fat0.9 g
Carbohydrates2.7 g
Added sugars0 g
Protein20.4 g
Salt1.2 g

Serving: 1 patty (113 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

USDA CHOICE ANGUS BEEF, WATER, ARROWROOT FLOUR, 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF: ONION, SEA SALT, GARLIC, SPICES, GRILL FLAVOR (FROM SUNFLOWER OIL), NATURAL FLAVOR.

Allergens and diets

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. 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

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  8. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org