Ground Beef Round

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Is Ground Beef Round healthy?

Ground Beef Round scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This ground beef product is ultra-processed due to the inclusion of natural flavorings, which are often used to enhance taste but lack transparency.

How processed is Ground Beef Round?

Ground Beef Round is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

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Ground Beef Round

65 Fair

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

$6.69 · 1 lb · $6.69 / lb
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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This ground beef product is ultra-processed due to the inclusion of natural flavorings, which are often used to enhance taste but lack transparency. While ground beef itself is a high-quality protein source, the processing level limits the score. The presence of natural flavorings, despite being derived from natural sources, adds to the processing concerns.

Key ingredients 2

Ground beef
Neutral

Ground beef is a natural source of protein and nutrients, but it is also high in saturated fat, which is why it is considered neutral overall.

natural flavorings
Neutral

Natural flavorings are added to enhance taste without artificial ingredients, maintaining a neutral classification.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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