Meat analogues from pea proteins
Beyond Beef Plant-Based Ground
16 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Seed-oil free
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 66
Beyond Beef Plant-Based Ground scores 66 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
- minus 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: color (added), flavoring, industrial protein and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- plus 4 points Protein 18.6 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 same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Beyond Beef Plant-Based Ground
Ingredients
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Rice protein minus 2.5 points
- Methylcellulose minus 1.5 points
- Fava bean protein minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.8 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 204 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 18.6 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 34 = 66
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 204 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 12.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 18.6 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 1 portion (113 g)
Ingredients
- Water
- Yellow Pea Protein
- Avocado Oil
- Natural Flavors
- Brown Rice Protein
- Red Lentil Protein
- Methylcellulose
- Potato Starch
- Pea Starch
- Potassium Lactate
- Faba Bean Protein
- Apple Extract
- Pomegranate Concentrate
- Potassium Salt
- Spice
- Vinegar
- Vegetable Juice Color
Label text, as published
Water, Yellow Pea Protein, Avocado Oil, Natural Flavors, Brown Rice Protein, Red Lentil Protein, Methylcellulose, Potato Starch, Pea Starch, Potassium Lactate, Faba Bean Protein, Apple Extract, Pomegranate Concentrate, Potassium Salt, Spice, Vinegar, Vegetable Juice Color
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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“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.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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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