Common questions

Is Ground Beef healthy?

Ground Beef scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This ground beef product is a minimally processed whole food, which contributes to its high score.

How processed is Ground Beef?

Ground Beef is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Ground Beef's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Beef counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Ground Beef

Name: Ground Beef
Brand: Winco Foods

Winco Foods

Good

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Category Meat and Seafood

Summary

This ground beef product is a minimally processed whole food, which contributes to its high score. It provides a good source of protein and healthy fats, with no additives or harmful ingredients. The processing level is low, similar to other high-quality meat products, making it a nutritious choice.

Key ingredients 1

Beef

Good

Provides a high-quality source of complete protein, essential amino acids, iron, zinc, and B vitamins.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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