Food
Member's Mark Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
22 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 52
Member's Mark Oven Roasted Turkey Breast scores 52 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 2.5 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better deli meat
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Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Applegate Naturals · 7 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 93 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Simply Nature · 6 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 96 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast True Story · 6 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 94 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Applegate · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 48 points higher -
Thick Carved Oven Roasted Chicken Breast True Story · 6 oz/170 g Less salt · No added sugars Score 91 out of 100 , 39 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Ingredients
- 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 2.5 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Protein 19.4 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 48 = 52
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). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 97 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 19.4 g |
| Salt | 2.5 g |
Serving: 3 slices (62 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
turkey breast, turkey broth, salt, sugar, vinegar, sodium phosphate, natural flavors
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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“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