Common questions

Is Rao's 93% Lean Ground Beef healthy?

Rao's 93% Lean Ground Beef scores 95/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product consists solely of ground beef, which is a high-quality source of protein and essential nutrients such as iron and B vitamins.

How processed is Rao's 93% Lean Ground Beef?

Rao's 93% Lean Ground Beef is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Rao's 93% Lean Ground Beef's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Ground 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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Rao's 93% Lean Ground Beef

Name: Rao's 93% Lean Ground Beef
Brand: Rao's

Rao's

Excellent

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Campbell's

Category Meat and Seafood

Summary

This product consists solely of ground beef, which is a high-quality source of protein and essential nutrients such as iron and B vitamins. The lean nature of the beef reduces saturated fat content, making it a healthier option compared to higher-fat ground beef. It is minimally processed, retaining most of its natural nutritional benefits, which contributes to its high score.

Key ingredients 1

Ground Beef

Good

Ground beef is a high-quality source of protein and essential nutrients like iron and B vitamins. The lean nature of this product reduces saturated fat content, making it a healthier option compared to higher-fat ground beef. It is minimally processed, retaining most of its natural nutritional benefits.

Benefits

Provides a rich source of protein and essential nutrients such as iron and vitamin B12, supporting muscle growth and energy metabolism.

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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