Ground Turkey

Common questions

Is Ground Turkey healthy?

Ground Turkey scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This ground turkey product is a processed food with a simple ingredient list, primarily consisting of ground turkey, which is a lean protein source.

How processed is Ground Turkey?

Ground Turkey is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Ground Turkey's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Ground Turkey, Dry Vinegar count in its favor; Natural Flavors is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Ground Turkey

Kroger
75 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Kroger
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This ground turkey product is a processed food with a simple ingredient list, primarily consisting of ground turkey, which is a lean protein source. However, the inclusion of 'natural flavors' introduces a level of processing and potential for undisclosed additives, which can be concerning for those with sensitivities. While the product is relatively clean, the processing level limits its score potential.

Key ingredients 3

Ground Turkey
Good

Ground turkey is a lean source of high-quality protein, supporting muscle health and overall nutrition.

Dry Vinegar
Good

Dry vinegar adds flavor without added sugars or artificial ingredients, and may aid in digestion.

Natural Flavors
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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