Common questions

Is Fresh Ground Turkey healthy?

Fresh Ground Turkey scores 65/100 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, which limits its maximum score.

How processed is Fresh Ground Turkey?

Fresh Ground Turkey is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Fresh Ground Turkey's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Turkey 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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Fresh Ground Turkey

Name: Fresh Ground Turkey
Brand: Harris Teeter

Harris Teeter

Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Kroger

Category Meat and Seafood

Summary

This ground turkey product is a processed food, which limits its maximum score. It contains turkey as a beneficial ingredient, providing lean protein and essential nutrients. However, the presence of 'natural flavoring' introduces some uncertainty due to its vague nature, which can include various additives.

Key ingredients 2

Turkey

Good

Turkey is a lean source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients, making it a healthy choice for many diets.

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Natural Flavoring

Neutral

Natural flavoring is used to enhance taste without artificial additives, maintaining a neutral impact on health.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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