Turkey breasts
Archer Minis Original Turkey
46 oz
Score
- High in salt
- Contains nitrites or nitrates
Why it scores 75
Archer Minis Original Turkey scores 75 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Salt 4.4 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 7.5 points Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source): Provides nitrite like synthetic curing salts. Regulatory
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 · 12 oz Less salt · No nitrites or nitrates Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Turkey Breast Plainville Farms · 6 oz Less salt · No nitrites or nitrates Score 99 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Turkey Breast Plainville Farms · 9 oz Less salt · No nitrites or nitrates Score 99 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Gourmet Lite Turkey Breast Dietz & Watson · 7 oz/198 g Less salt · No nitrites or nitrates Score 99 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Applewood-Smoked Turkey Breast 365 Whole Foods Market · 6 oz Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Minis Original Turkey
Ingredients
- Cultured celery powder (natural nitrite source) minus 7.5 points
- Collagen minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3.8 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
- Salt 4.4 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 308 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 38.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 25 = 75
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 308 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 15.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 38.5 g |
| Salt | 4.4 g |
Serving: 1 stick (13 g)
Ingredients
- Turkey
- Water
- Sea Salt
- Encapsulated Citric Acid
- Cultured Celery Powder (Celery Powder, Sea Salt) (moderate concern)
- Spices (Including Rosemary, Basil, Thyme)
- Dried Vegetable Powders (Carrot, Garlic, Onion)
- Cherry Powder
- Colored Beef Collagen Casing
Label text, as published
Turkey, Water, Sea Salt, Encapsulated Citric Acid, Cultured Celery Powder (Celery Powder, Sea Salt), Spices (Including Rosemary, Basil, Thyme), Dried Vegetable Powders (Carrot, Garlic, Onion), Cherry Powder, Colored Beef Collagen Casing.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Celery
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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“the presence of nitrites and nitrates in foods can give rise to the formation of nitrosamines some of which are carcinogenic.”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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