Meat analogues
Abbot's Ground "Beef"
10 oz
Score
- High in salt
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 79
Abbot's Ground "Beef" 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 5 points Salt 1.6 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 21.2 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Capped at 79: High in salt (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
Ground "Beef"
Ingredients
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.2 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 1.6 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Protein 21.2 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 12.5 = 87.5 → 88 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 153 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.9 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 21.2 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (85 g)
Ingredients
- FILTERED WATER
- PEA PROTEIN
- TOMATO PASTE
- EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
- PORCINI MUSHROOM
- SEA SALT
- ONION POWDER
- APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
- BALSAMIC VINEGAR
- GARLIC POWDER
- BLACK PEPPER
- MUSTARD SEED
- VINEGAR
- GINGER ROOT
- CORIANDER
- THYME
Label text, as published
FILTERED WATER, PEA PROTEIN*, TOMATO PASTE, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, PORCINI MUSHROOM, SEA SALT, ONION POWDER, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, BALSAMIC VINEGAR, GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER, MUSTARD SEED, VINEGAR, GINGER ROOT, CORIANDER, THYME.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Mustard
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Abbot's
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).”
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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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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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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